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Applications are welcome from other countries where WVI is registered to operate

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Advisor for Child Protection in Emergencies will be responsible for the technical leadership, strategic development and quality implementation of child protection programming in WVs humanitarian responses. S/he will lead the development and testing of interventions and technical guidance for CPiE, as well as designing and developing proposals to mobilize resources for maintaining or scaling up child protection in emergency programs. The postholder will also ensure child protection is mainstreamed in all operations and seek effective collaboration with other sectors to promote integrated programming. This may also be done through deployments to field offices/Responses and/or dedicated technical support.

This role will provide capacity building for field staff and key stakeholders in the areas of Child Protection in Emergencies, through training and coaching, while contributing to improving knowledge and skills of WV and partners staff in addressing protection concerns of children in crisis. He/She will lead the development, recruitment and ongoing engagement of the CPiE roster of surge-ready staff. The Sr Advisor will share global minimum standards, inter-agency guidance, best practices, etc. with child protection in emergencies and other relevant teams. The Advisor will also represent World Vision in global CPiE/CPHA networks for increased learning, impact, income and influence as much as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

60% Technical Leadership and Strategic Development

Lead the development, testing/learning and timely revision of CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES strategies and approaches in line with the objectives of WVs Response Strategy and the Country technical and/or Humanitarian Response Plan (NHRP where available).

Seek collaboration with other sector teams to support and grow integrated programme for child-wellbeing outcomes, including specifically integration work with food security, education and MHPSS

Ensure CPiE considerations are mainstreamed into all WVs sector strategies and approaches

In coordination with Programme/GAM teams, support the design and development of new CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES project proposals/concept notes, contextualizing existing approaches, and supporting donor/external engagement with the aim of increasing funding for CPiE

Provide technical leadership to CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES – related case studies, learning reviews and publications within the Response

Deployments and technical assistance to the field/response settings

Deploy and/or offer remote/virtual technical assistance to response/field teams with technical programming support, to gap-fill for CPiE roles, provide capacity building, and/or strengthen systems and processes for CPiE

End Results

WV Strategy is informed by up-to-date information on CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES sector needs and priorities.

CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES technically sound concept notes and proposals developed and submitted align with sector standards and evidenced approaches, and donors/external parties sufficiently and effectively engaged.

Effective integrated programmes that address the holistic needs of crisis-affected children and their families.

20% Organization and Staff Capacity Building

Promote technical excellence in the application of internal and interagency minimum standards including humanitarian standards, child protection minimum standards, IASC guidelines

Develop contextualized training or other guidance materials for CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES staff and partners based on project needs and assessment findings

Lead the hiring process for qualified local and expatriate staff to implement CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES and/or integrated programmes when requested by field offices/responses and/or regions.

Lead the recruitment process and ensure ongoing engagement of the CPiE roster.

Support response leadership in partner identification by using sector guidance, competency frameworks and other tools tailored to assess partners capacity to respond for CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES in line with WV and interagency standards

Support the Safeguarding Advisor to establish/strengthen the safeguarding mechanisms within the Response, including partner agencies

Facilitate training opportunities for CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES, other sector teams and partners on CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES-related topics and integration

End Results

Relevant staff have needed knowledge and skills to implement quality standalone and integrated CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES programmes.

Consortium or partnership established with competent local partners

Qualified staff and/or partners are recruited to implement CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES and/or integrated programmes, both for full time positions and for the CPiE roster (surge)

10% External Engagement and Networking

Participate, and whenever possible lead, in the Alliance for CPHA, the Protection Cluster and other relevant task forces as deem necessary for strong coordination efforts and to leverage WVs CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES expertise and be considered as partner of choice

Actively contribute to the discussions and development of Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and relevant process to shape the priorities and directions for CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES in early stages of the emergency; and lead on facilitating CP coordination tools and guidelines

In coordination with Programme/GAM team, build strong relationships with existing/new donors, and explore potential donors who prioritize CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES interventions for new program ideas and approaches based on evidence.

When appropriate, build relationships and ensure coordination with the national/local government ministries to contribute to strengthening the formal CP system in the Response

Enhance World Visions visibility and leverage World Visions CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES expertise as a partner of choice in external engagement opportunities.

End Results

WVI represented in external networks and partnerships to highlight ongoing learning, contribute to global-level discussions, and participate in the development and review of child protection related strategic guidance and materials

10% Assessing Monitoring and Reporting

Ensure the inclusion of CP questions in internal or interagency assessments to allow the identification a robust CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES package for the response, as a standalone program and/or integrated programs

Conduct regular monitoring and analysis of the CP concerns and use the data to inform decisions on future priorities/strategies

Contribute to the monitoring and real-time evaluation on CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES activities for quality assurance and lessons-learnt for on-going adaptation and improvement of WV CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES activities

Support MEAL team to develop monitoring & evaluation tools to measure CP outcomes and build staff capacity on the use of the tools

Review grant progress/final reports and M&E reports ensuring compliance with WV expectations and donor requirements

End Results

Quality CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES project results/outcomes attained in accordance with donor agreements and established targets/indicators.

Adequate MEAL tools are in place to measure the outcomes and effectiveness of CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES programmes in the response strategy and in other external engagement opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education, training, license, registration…