{"id":11353,"date":"2013-09-06T07:12:56","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T07:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=11353"},"modified":"2013-12-26T09:21:29","modified_gmt":"2013-12-26T09:21:29","slug":"plan-ghana-recruiting-child-protection-and-advocacy-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/plan-ghana-recruiting-child-protection-and-advocacy-specialist.html","title":{"rendered":"Plan Ghana Recruiting Child Protection and Advocacy Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plan Ghana<\/strong>, an international child-centered community development organisation, is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of Child Protection and Advocacy Specialist. The position is located at the Ghana Country Office, Accra and reports to the Program Support Manager (Strategy).<\/p>\n

Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

To lead and provide technical expertise in the design and management of child protection programmes, particularly using the Child-Centred Community Development approach.<\/p>\n

Typical Responsibilities \u2013 Key End Results of Position<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops and manages the implementation of the child protection and participation program component of the CSP to achieve the set objectives in a quality and timely manner to support the fulfilment of the rights of the child.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provides technical support to PUs in the implementation of all ROC related programme activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provides technical support in building the capacity of CBOs to enhance their capacity and improve their performance.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitates situational analysis, baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation of ROC activities: in the PUs to identify current situations, future impacts and guide implementation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Liaises with Grants department in sourcing adequate funds both internally and externally for the implementation of ROC activities as outlined in the Country Programme.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops training programmes, and facilitates training of staff, partner NGOs and project communities to improve the delivery of educational programmes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Conducts regular visits to the PUs to provide technical guidance to staff for effectiv4 implementation and management of all ROC related programme activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitates building of partnerships, networks coalitions and alliances with other stakeholders to participate in and support collaborative efforts in addressing child right programs.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Liaises with other Technical Specialists to ensure effective integration of Education, Health Water and Sanitation, Child Protection and Household Economic Security programmes for the integration of Plan program activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures Gender is mainstreamed in all ROC related program in the CSP and maintain gender sensitivity towards staff and Plan associates to avoid gender discrimination.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures Child Protection is mainstreamed in all ROC related program in the CSP to meet program goals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures rights based programming in all ROC related national policy to make Plan
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Liaises with other Technical Specialists to ensure effective integration of Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Child Protection and Household Economic Security programmes for the integration of Plan program activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures Gender is mainstreamed in all ROC related program in the CSP and maintains gender sensitivity towards staff and Plan associates to avoid gender discrimination.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures Child Protection is mainstreamed in all ROC related program in the CSP to meet program goals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures rights based programming in all ROC related national policy to make Plan recognized voice in the domain in country
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is well integrated in all ROC programme activities to assure child protection in the country programme.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Conducts ROC related researches to inform Plan\u2019s advocacy strategy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures effective ROC Management Information System (MIS) is in place to support Knowledge Management.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participates in the development of action plans and budgets and provides assistance to implement them to achieve program goals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Prepares and submits quarterly work plans detailing tasks (including monitoring plans) to be undertaken and indicators of performance and prepares progress reports for work implementation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participates in regular Technical Support Team meetings to discuss work progress and develops appropriate strategies to ensure the attainment of project objectives.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participates in, and contributes to regional, sub-regional and national networks and aI1iances on partnership development and other ROC initiatives in the light of the CCCD approach.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Writes and submits Child and Protection related write ups tor publication to share internal and external audience monthly and quarterly
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops\/initiates and supports partnership with research institute to improve program activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fulfills Plan\u2019s Child Protection Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Performs any other duties that maybe assigned to support the achievement of organizational goats.<\/p>\n

Dealing with Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Designs, develops and supports that implementation of Child Rights and Protection within the organisation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Puts in place creative and easy-to-understand approach that would support staff to understand and implement child rights and protection programming
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Works with minimum supervision
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Analyses issues for decision-making to strengthen and support delivery of child rights and protection programming that meets organizational requirements and refers to high manager for approval.<\/p>\n

Communications and Working Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 There is a medium contact with community members, children and other stakeholders develop and implement programs that would meet Plan Ghana\u2019s child rights and protection program implementation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Maintains high contact with staff working on child rights and protection program activities at PU level to offer support for understanding and implementation of child rights al protection related activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 There is a low contact with other staff to support them with understanding child rights al protection and supporting in the implementation of related activities.<\/p>\n

Knowledge, Skills, Behavlours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role\u2019s Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree in Human Rights or equivalent
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A University degree in Child Psychology, Social Science, law or equivalent
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least 5 years\u2019 experience in a child protection related field of practice
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least 5 years\u2019 experience in the civil service would be an added advantage
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least 5 years\u2019 experience in an international organization similar to Plan would be added advantage.<\/p>\n

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledgeable of the UNCRC and Child Protection Policy and practices in Ghana.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops, motivates, coaches and promotes high performance by Education staff al collaborators.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Teamwork.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Communicates clearly and effectively.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develops winning grants proposals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Works in a participative community approach.<\/p>\n

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.
\nExcellent knowledge of the Rights of the Child
\nAnalytical skills
\nCommunication skills, appropriate to an audience
\nExcellent report writing skills
\nStrong team-building and motivational skills.
\nStrong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills.
\nProficient in Microsoft office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing; spreadsheet, database, internet programs.<\/p>\n

Travel requirements:<\/strong>
\nThis position requires about 40% travel within Plan Ghana\u2019s program units and outside the country<\/p>\n

Level of Contact with Children:<\/strong>
\nMid contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Occasional interaction with children
\nThe job responsibilities of this position require occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interested applicants should submit the following documents in addition to a cover letter:-<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Salary expectation and other benefits<\/p>\n

Applications should reach:<\/p>\n

The Country Human Resource Manager,<\/strong>
\nPlan Ghana,<\/strong>
\nPrivate Mail Bag, Osu Main Post office, Accra,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or to<\/p>\n

Plan Ghana Country Office,<\/strong>
\nNo. 10 Yiyiwa Street, Abelemkpe, Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Female candidates are encouraged to apply<\/p>\n

Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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