Child Protection Information Management (CPIMS+) Officer at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from destructive approaches towards cooperative solutions. With more than 600 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Child Protection Information Management (CPIMS+) Officer

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Case Management Coordinator
Direct Reports: The CPIMS Officer will have no direct reports

Position Summary

• The Child Protection Information Management Officer supports the information management of the “Supporting the Socio-Economic Reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Groups, and other vulnerable children, in North-East Nigeria” project by ensuring records of each individual child’s case are captured on the CPIMS. This includes all stages of the case management process such as registration, initial assessment, case plan, referrals, follow up and review, and case closure. 
• The CPIMS Officer will ensure that data trends and analyses are able to be extracted from the information entered into the system. They will also ensure data is gathered to report in monthly 5Ws, shared with UNICEF. This will ensure high-quality information management of target beneficiaries in the project. 
• The CPIMS Officer will also support with broader admin, finance, procurement, and logistics documentation to support the team in implementing project activities in a timely manner.
• They will also support the Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team as required. 
• Working Relations: Child protection Community Case Worker, Case management Officer and Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) coordinator

About the Project

• In the past decade, states in the North East region of Nigeria have faced frequent attacks by Boko Haram militants leading to widespread displacement, violations of national laws, international humanitarian and human rights laws, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Children, who are the most vulnerable members of society, have suffered the worst impacts as pre-existing problems of access to social protection, education and healthcare increase, new threats emerge, and the systems to protect children fail.
• This project aims to ensure that children verified and separated from CJTF receive a comprehensive child protection package including counselling, psychosocial support and socio-economic reintegration and that their communities understand the importance of their separation and reintegration. Search will work closely with the children, their families and communities, and CJTF to address the psychosocial and economic needs of the children and to influence the attitudes of communities and CJTF so they understand the negative impact of associating with armed groups on children and prevent the CJTF from using children. By increasing the resilience of children associated with CJTF and increasing their employability, this project will facilitate the lasting reintegration of these children and amplify positive narratives around their role in communities as productive civilian actors and agents for peace.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead on data entry into the Child Protection Information Management System Plus (CPIMS+). Ensure all cases are entered systematically.
• Ensure the information on the physical case files is synchronized with the CPIMS+ 
• Develop a case coding system for hard copy cases and ensure these are stored in a safe and confidential manner, according to data protection principles. 
• Work closely with the Case management Officers to prepare the monthly 5Ws.
• Identify training needs on CPIMS+ and deliver the training to the case management team.
• Represent Search at external meetings related to information management e.g. monthly CPIMS Task Force meetings. 
• Support the project team in preparing administrative/ financial/ logistical documentation, including Purchase Requests/ Advance Requests/ Travel Requests as needed. 
• Support the project team in drafting training reports following delivery of training per activities outlined in the proposal and work plan. 
• Support the project team in drafting weekly and monthly reports.
• Draft meeting minutes as required. 
• Support Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) team in tracking and analysing all pre and post-tests conducted in the northeast.
• Update action plan tracker for the project in Maiduguri.
• Support in documenting all project data.
• Support in conducting quality assurance (DQA) on a quarterly basis.
• Support in tracking the distribution of tickets during participatory theatre performances.  

Requirements
Education:

• University Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, or other relevant fields.

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in information management, database management, and data analysis. 
• At least 1-year of experience with CPIMS+ (Child Protection Information Management System).
• Excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles. 

Other Relevant Requirements:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. 
• Experience working on child protection programmes and knowledge of child protection principles including the best interests of the child. 
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Experience working in different communities in Borno State
• Excellent analytical and writing skills

Desirable:

• Ability to work individually and within a team with limited supervision 
• Good analytical, problem-solving and project planning skills
• Community-oriented and respect for local culture
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with MS Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Strong command of both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of a local language (Hausa, Kanuri) is desirable
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Provides good administrative and logistical support to team
• Actively seeks support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and organisational development
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Strong commitment to continuous learning.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested candidates should submit their Current Resume and Cover Letter (which includes expectations of compensation and projected start date).
• The recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
• Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.