2 Protection Officer Jobs at War Child Canada - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:2 Protection Officer
Jobs at:
War Child Canada
Deadline of this Job:
October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
Duty Station:
Uganda
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INTRODUCTION:
War Child Canada is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war". War Child Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
War Child Canada has been working in Uganda since 2005 and currently implements legal protection and education programs for refugees and host communities in Adjumai, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe districts in West Nile region, and is also staring new projects in Nakivaie and Lamwo refugee settlements in Isingiro districts.
The War Child Canada Legal Aid clinic is a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and legal awareness.
Background
War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto.
War Child Canada works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to" 5 education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle 0.‘ violence can be broken.
War Child Canada currently works in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, Uganda and Iraq. In Uganda, War Child Canada is operational in West Nile region, Insingiro, and Kamwange districts.
Job Title: PROTECTION OFFICER (2)
Reports to: Project Manager, ProtectionlLegal Aid.
Location: Arua & Yumbe
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Based in the WCC Uganda Legal Aid project districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Kiryandongo and Kamwenge districts respectively, and reporting to the Project Manager for Legal Aid, the Protection Officer will be responsible for leading and coordinating the protection work of WCC Legal Aid project implemented in each oi the target districts in Uganda respectively, proving timely and effective protection to vulnerable refugee and host communities, particularly women and children. his include, undertaking needs assessment in the target population; developing and implementing clear protection strategy and plans; Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E); and capacity building of community based protection workers, partners and stakeholders.
He /she will work closely with other members of the legal aid project, forge strong partnership and collaboration with governmental departments and non-governmental organizations to identify and effectively respond to protection concerns, with particular focus on violence against women and children.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- University degree in International Law, Human Rights, Social Science or related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the field of protection,
- Good coordination, facilitation, training, mentoring and motivational skills.
- Excellent experience or understanding of participatory approaches and community mobilization.
- Proven ability lo establish and implement robust M&E plans for protection activities.
- Ability to work in multi partner environments in implementing protection activities and services.
- Good organizational, planning and time management skills with attention to details.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, time, tight schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Proven communication skills (both in written and spoken English).
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills.
- Excellent networking, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Computer skills (word, excel, outlook, power point, internet).
- Experience working at a global organization and in emergency situations is an asset.
- Firm belief in human rights and gender equality and clear understanding oi issues surrounding child protection and
- Experience oi developing and using information systems and running a range of reports.
- Able to travel, at times at short notice, and spend time away from work base and home.
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with WCC Uganda national staff salary scale and Human Resources (HR) regulations.
Application process
interested applicants are invited to submit hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter In a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager
War Child Canada (WCC)
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga
Kampala
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada‘s Child Protection Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please. Locals are encouraged to apply For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.
Deadline: October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
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