VACANCY ALERT: CATHOLIC INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT JUSTICE AND PEACE (CIDJAP), ENUGU
Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) is looking for an experienced person for the position:
Job Title: OVC Protection Officer
Job Reference No: CIDJAP-00001
Job Purpose
- The purpose of this position is to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of Protection activities for community based OVCs support in the 4GATES project component of CIDJAP Treatment, Prevention and Support for OVC Project.
- The OVC Protection Officer is under the supervision of the Program Manager, in collaboration with other thematic area officers organize a range of duties related to child protection.
Responsibilities:
- The Protection Officer will provide technical leadership in protection OVC services.
- The OVC Protection Officer will have some combination of technical expertise and experience in OVC service areas that include; child protection, psychosocial support, education, child rights and advocacy.
- The OVC Protection Officer will guide the project technically in terms of: OVC service provision; capacity development and mentoring of community volunteers and care givers on child protection and education.
- To develop detailed annual work-plan for OVC child protection and participate in project activities.
- To plan for and oversee debriefing training for adolescent youths.
- To plan for and undertake follow-up trainings for community volunteers.
- To facilitate the formation and training of Community OVC coalitions and task forces
- To represent PCI in OVC forums at local and national levels.
- To prepare and submit timely monthly, reports and share with partners as appropriate.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Minimum of first Degree or HND in Social Sciences or a degree in public health, Social Sciences or other relevant fields
- 2-3 years post NYSC experience.
- Have an understanding of the child right sector, OVC frameworks in Nigeria and OVC programming guidelines including National Service Standards is essential.
- Experience working with children
- Experienced in child rights
- Knowledge of OVC programming is essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and power point presentation
- Excellent project management skills and attention to details
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Innovative
- Fluency in English and Igbo is essential and
- Must reside in Enugu state.
Application Deadline
Wednesday; 26th August, 2020.
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter with four (4) copies of their credentials in person to CIDJAP office, Enugu.
Applications are to be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Catholic institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) Enugu
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