• Working closely with Program Directors, Program Managers, other members of the MHPSS Technical Unit and senior management, lead case management design and approach
• Lead development of child protection and policy approaches, SOPs, tools, protocols, processes, policies and clear guidance and standards consistent with international best practice
• Collaborate closely with SEED’s mental health, community-based MHPSS, and legal services to ensure that they align with international standards and meet children’s needs
• Ensure that all case management forms, guidance, and tracking systems are in place and implemented
• Identify, share, and adapt resources and materials
• Ensure referral pathways are in place
• Work closely with the MEAL team to administer case management database
• Provide input on safe and ethical data collection and storage
• Provide technical leadership on child protection advocacy campaigns
• Develop GBV Related communications, media and public awareness content
• Provide technical leadership on capacity building efforts as related to child protection, including for governmental and non-governmental service providers
Oversight and Technical Supervision of Case Managers and Cases (35%)
• Coordinate closely with Program Managers and Service Delivery Coordinators to ensure that all clients receive needed care
• Provide technical supervision and technical support in applying SEED policies and procedures to Service Delivery Coordinators
• Provide technical support to Case Managers
• Set up case conferences in coordination with Service Delivery Coordinators as needed for difficult cases
• Evaluate staff competencies and identify capacity building needs
• Develop and deliver, or organize, training
• Contribute to staff development plans
• Support staff care and wellbeing
Monitoring and Evaluation, Documentation, and Reporting (20%)
• Support program MEAL, including the development of tools, to ensure that MEAL systems provide adequate feedback on Community MHPSS interventions
• Make recommendations for program development and course correction
• Contribute to quality reporting
• Ensure all staff comply with relevant donor reporting requirements including GBVIMS, Activity Info, and CommCare
Coordination and Organizational Representation (10%)
• Represent SEED in cluster and working group meetings, with KRG and with donors
• Develop strategic partnerships and work closely with partners
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide content and input on communications materials including website, promotional materials, and social media, and ensure it complies with SEED’s storytelling policy.
Essential criteria:
• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, law, protection, gender or similar field.
• Three or more years of experience in child protection
• Three or more years of experience in delivering case management services.
• Three or more years overseeing MHPSS, protection, GBV, and Community MHPSS programming in international development or humanitarian settings; Iraq experience preferred.
• Experience in providing supervision and training to caseworkers and community mobilizers and other service providers.
• Strong belief in human rights and gender equality.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to gain trust and build relationships.
• Good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to work independently
• High standard of spoken and written English. Arabic and/or Kurdish desirable.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Salary, benefits, and allowances dependent on skills and qualifications.
TO APPLY:
• Send one PDF with your cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references to jobs@seedkurdistan.org using “Child Protection Advisor” as the subject of your email.
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only complete applications will be reviewed. NO CALLS PLEASE. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Email id: jobs(at)seedkurdistan.org