Child & Youth Protection and Development Coordinator at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

IRC began work in Nigeria in 2012 in the north of Adamawa State in response to the flood emergency. It is one of the few international humanitarian actors present in Nigeria’s north eastern States. Since October 2014, IRC, in partnership with Creative Associates, has been leading implementation of the three-year Nigeria Education Crisis Response project funded by USAID. IRC is implementing this project in Adamawa State, aiming at addressing the education needs of IDP children and youth through non-formal learning centres, Youth Learning Centres, and Adolescent Girls Centres, and promoting social and emotional wellbeing for learning, peace building and conflict mitigation skills for social cohesion. IRC is also seeking to expand its work in education to expand access to safe quality basic education for out-of-school children in host communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Child & Youth Protection and Development Coordinator

Location: Nigeria
Sector: Child Protection
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time

Job Description

• In the sector of child protection, the IRC recently launched activities in Adamawa State.
• The child protection response has a main focus on child friendly spaces, case management for unaccompanied children and the creation of community based child protection mechanisms.
• Child Protection activities are currently funded by ECHO and Stichting Vluchteling.
• IRC is planning to expand the activities to cover the needs of vulnerable children and youth as well as caregivers.

Scope of Work

• The CYPD Coordinator provides key leadership to the IRC's CYPD programme in Nigeria.
• S/he will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and implementation of the multifaceted CYPD program.
• The CYPD Coordinator reports to the Field Coordinator.
• This position requires a team player, experienced professional with a strong project management skills, technical background in child protection and/or education who has a dynamic approach to programming, and ideally comes with some African experience.

Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and management leadership to the CYPD staff and extend technical oversight to project partners implementing activities in the field, ensuring that IRC programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Nigeria program.
• Promote the quality of the IRC’s CYPD programs by setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other staff.
• Contribute to reviews and evaluation processes which will inform project implementation and direction.
• Work with the Technical Unit in HQ in programme design, and coordination of technical input to CYPD programs in Nigeria.
• Work closely with local government partners in education and child protection to ensure all programme activities are aligned to sectoral development and emergency response priorities, and to promote sustainability of project interventions.
• Establish and maintaining strategic partnerships with key education and child protection sector stakeholders, including UN agencies, local civil society organizations, religious institutions and community-based organizations.

Strategic

• Work the Country Program and the Regional Unit to develop the new Country Action Plan and support the integration of its objectives into the Child Youth and Protection Development sector
• Work with the Country Program and Technical Advisors to evaluate, review and plan the emergency response and recovery plan for Child Youth Protection and Development programmes.
• Develop the IRC’s sector strategy Child & Youth Protection and Development programme, leading efforts in fundraising and fostering donor relations within the education and child protection sectors in country.
• Develop new/complimentary concepts/proposals to ensure sustained funding for the CYPD sector
• Collaborate with and support other program coordinators (Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Health) to ensure knowledge and best practice are shared across the programme, ensuring that children and youth needs are addressed in a holistic manner across all programme sectors.
• Work with the other programme coordinators and Field Coordinator to identify areas of integration and joint programming.

Team management, Leadership and HR:

• To provide management leadership and expertise to ensure CYPD programmes provide the best value for money
• Oversee and manage the practical day-to-day management and implementation of the program while promoting the active participation and involvement of relevant government officials at the state and local level as well as stakeholders.
• Lead the staff performance management, including the development or review of staff performance objective, establishment of professional development plans and conducting annual staff performance evaluations for all CYPD field staff. Provide training and professional development opportunities for CYPD staff (mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal trainings).
• Oversee all CYPD budget management, ensuring that project budgets are spent on time and in line with donor rules and regulations.
• Work closely with the support departments (eg finance, logistics and grants) to ensure quality programming is delivered in line with approved project work plans.

Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:

• Ensure effective and efficient monitoring & evaluation systems are in place for program oversight, quality control and reporting.
• Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of all CYPD projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation follow up, including any required operational research, with technical support from the Technical Unit in HQ and the Country Director as needed.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to review programme activities and staff performance, and to ensure project modifications are made as needed.
• Ensure high-quality IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements.

Requirements

• At least five years of international experience in child protection and/or education project management with a minimum two years in a managerial position.
• International experience, with preference in emergency settings and/or Africa.
• Advanced university degree in Social work, education and/or relevant human development field;
• Strong networking and donor relations skills.
• Strong planning, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Proven personnel management experience;
• Strong facilitation and training skills;
• Excellent writing skills including previous proposal writing experience;
• Demonstrated budget management;
• English written and spoken language fluency.

Specific Security Situation /Housing:

• U n-accompanied, shared housing provided, Security code orange.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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