Child Protection Project Coordinator

Missions :
Ensure all CPIE operations have a clear focus on addressing the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women.
Carry out needs assessments as required, in line with Plan International’s standard tools.
Support the development of CPIE related funding submissions
Implement the current CPIE projects in line with Plan International standards and humanitarian approaches.
Ensure emergency CPIE activities are carried out in accordance with CPMS and CHS
Represent Plan International with local external stakeholders (local Government, Traditional Authorities, peer agencies, and the target communities)
Facilitate donor visits or visits by other stakeholders to the project, as required
Actively participate in the local CPIE cluster and related working groups ensuring regular input to the 3Ws
Support the development of staff capability on CPIE interventions by requesting training as needed, or providing it directly.
Collect field monitoring and reporting data, and prepare project reports for submission to the CO
Management of the whole CPIE team including both Case Management and PSS interventions. Ensuring complementary planning.
Knowledge & Experience :
Technical qualifications in social work or relevant CPIE specialization
Experience with child protection, counseling and case management
Experience of organizing Child Friendly Space programs and lifeskills work.
Experience of working with vulnerable groups including children, adolescents and vulnerable adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Project Management Cycle
Experience in managing and leading teams of people
Experience of representation with a wide range of external stakeholders at the local level

Good knowledge of CPMS and the CHS.
Strong team management, staff capacity building and motivation skills in teamwork and networking.
Willingness to work long hours, weekends and holidays in order to ensure timely delivery of programmes, and occasionally to travel to field sites for program activities
Language skills desirable (for example English,French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic)
Plan international operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourage diversity. Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International has a Child Protection and a gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.