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Child Protection Community Based & Birth Registration officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Child Protection Community Based & Birth Registration officer (CPCB&BRO)
Employment category: H
Reporting to: CP Team leader
Unit/department: Protection
Location: Kibondo/Kasulu
Overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Community Based & Birth Registration officer (CPCB&BRO) works as part of DRC’s team under the direct supervision of the Protection team leader and guidance support of the Protection coordinator. The role is based in Kasulu/Kibondo and shall conduct regular field visits to the host villages near by Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camp.
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The CPCB&BRO will provide leadership oversight to CPCB social workers in Nduta/Nyarugusu camp by supporting both Burundian and Congolese new born children, to attain birth certificates upon birth and mobilize refugee communities to play an effective role in protecting the rights of children. The officer will also establish and strengthen community-based structures and support their activities which monitor, prevent and respond to child protection concerns. He will also work in collaboration with other sectors including case management, PSS and other agencies operating in the camp.
Program Responsibilities
• Support the nomination /forming of community-based child protection structures, including child protection committee (CPCs), child clubs and foster support groups and ensure they are functional as per agreed TORs.
• Actively contribute to the capacity building of child protection structure through targeted training and collaboration with humanitarian partner (eg on community mobilization, PRA techniques, identifying and responding to child protection issues)
• Adhere to child protection policy and reporting procedures
• Liaise with zone leaders and parents to introduce DRC programme activities and encourage community involvement in programme implementation and monitoring.
• Support structures to promote the inclusion of marginalized and minority groups and ensure meaningful child participation in child protection activities
• To ensure that child protection community based and Birth Registration social workers and incentive workers are following appropriate procedures for supporting refugee mothers with birth certificates to the new born children.
• Preparation and conducting of community awareness raising meetings/ sessions with refugee and religious leaders in the camp and host community on the issues affecting children and birth registration.
• Act as link between refugee and host community to address the issue of child labour both to refugees and host community.
• Collaborate with medical partners in making sure that relevant birth documents with correct information including names of the new born babies are provided on time.
• Liase and collaborate with key stakeholder such as MoHA, district RITA officer on collection of B1 forms, processing of birth certificates and making sure that, they are dispatched to the camp for distribution, in a timely manner.
• Making sure all queries related to birth registration and issuance of birth certificates are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensure that all birth certificates are scanned, photocopied, uploaded, filled and kept confidential.
• Create a database, seize and updates to be shared with CP team leader on monthly basis.
• Participate in coordination meetings in the camps, and in bilateral meetings with key partners: Present (report on BR development) where need be, clarify and respond to issues related to birth registration.
• Adhere to DRC SOPs and guidelines, policies, tools, handbook and guidelines and ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with project agreements.
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Data collection and reporting
• With support from Information Management officer, MEAL departiment, CP team leader track indicators, maintain, update and analyse data on Birth registration and indicator.
• With support from CP Team leader, prepare and submit timely and quality weekly, monthly, quality and other donor reports as per the donor requirements. Accountable to meet reporting deadline.
• Support and working closely with CP Information Management officer and M&E on program data collection, track indicators, maintain, update and analyse data on Birth registration and community-based child protection structure activity and indicator.
• In collaboration with CP Team leader, CPIM officer and M&E department, participate in CP rapid assessment ,birth registration and/or other CP related-assessment, and contribute to the CP and birth registration overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from community structure throughout community mobilization and engagement.
Program management
• With support and the supervision of CP Team leader participate in all prevention budget planning; accountable for developing and maintaining work plans, spending and procurement plans, tracking expenditures and ensure all prevention activities are allowable and allocated according to DRC and donor compliance and regulations.
• Build the knowledge and skills of community-based groups to be able to advocate, respond and prevent CP risks.
• Communicate any issue raised by Incentinve workers to CP Team leaders in a timely manner including recruitment of the new incentive staff.
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Logistics Duties
• Take care of equipment’s and supplies for the job
• Ensure working equipment’s are in good condition and replenish/repairs when out of order
• Reports immediately any security incidence/issue detected in the DRC premises
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in data analysis, birth registration activities, child protection, social worker and community based in emergencies.
• Demonstrates good understanding of mental health and psychosocial support practices in similar position.
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, team work, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Experience with refugees will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of compute applications.
• Good training abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili
Education:
• Bachelor degree in sociology, law, social work, social sciences, Psychology or equivalent.
Languages:
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English, and Swahili. Kirundi an added advantage
Key stakeholders:
• DRC programme staff (protection and others)
• Refugees and donors
• Local Government and host Community representatives.
• Referral partners
Core competencies
Basic Advanced Expert
Striving for excellence ☐ ☒ ☐
Collaborating ☐ ☒ ☐
Taking the lead ☐ ☒ ☐
Communicating ☐ ☒ ☐
Demonstrating integrity ☐ ☒ ☐
•Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
•Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.
•Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.
Application due: 12/8/2022
Workplace: Kibondo/Kasulu
Department/Country: Tanzania
Contract type: National contract
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Job.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 12th December 2022
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Deadline: 12th December, 2022.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Child Protection Community Based & Birth Registration officer (CPCB&BRO)
Employment category: H
Reporting to: CP Team leader
Unit/department: Protection
Location: Kibondo/Kasulu
Overall purpose of the role:
The Protection Community Based & Birth Registration officer (CPCB&BRO) works as part of DRC’s team under the direct supervision of the Protection team leader and guidance support of the Protection coordinator. The role is based in Kasulu/Kibondo and shall conduct regular field visits to the host villages near by Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camp.
Recommended:
PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 - 2019. CLICK HERE!
The CPCB&BRO will provide leadership oversight to CPCB social workers in Nduta/Nyarugusu camp by supporting both Burundian and Congolese new born children, to attain birth certificates upon birth and mobilize refugee communities to play an effective role in protecting the rights of children. The officer will also establish and strengthen community-based structures and support their activities which monitor, prevent and respond to child protection concerns. He will also work in collaboration with other sectors including case management, PSS and other agencies operating in the camp.
Program Responsibilities
• Support the nomination /forming of community-based child protection structures, including child protection committee (CPCs), child clubs and foster support groups and ensure they are functional as per agreed TORs.
• Actively contribute to the capacity building of child protection structure through targeted training and collaboration with humanitarian partner (eg on community mobilization, PRA techniques, identifying and responding to child protection issues)
• Adhere to child protection policy and reporting procedures
• Liaise with zone leaders and parents to introduce DRC programme activities and encourage community involvement in programme implementation and monitoring.
• Support structures to promote the inclusion of marginalized and minority groups and ensure meaningful child participation in child protection activities
• To ensure that child protection community based and Birth Registration social workers and incentive workers are following appropriate procedures for supporting refugee mothers with birth certificates to the new born children.
• Preparation and conducting of community awareness raising meetings/ sessions with refugee and religious leaders in the camp and host community on the issues affecting children and birth registration.
• Act as link between refugee and host community to address the issue of child labour both to refugees and host community.
• Collaborate with medical partners in making sure that relevant birth documents with correct information including names of the new born babies are provided on time.
• Liase and collaborate with key stakeholder such as MoHA, district RITA officer on collection of B1 forms, processing of birth certificates and making sure that, they are dispatched to the camp for distribution, in a timely manner.
• Making sure all queries related to birth registration and issuance of birth certificates are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensure that all birth certificates are scanned, photocopied, uploaded, filled and kept confidential.
• Create a database, seize and updates to be shared with CP team leader on monthly basis.
• Participate in coordination meetings in the camps, and in bilateral meetings with key partners: Present (report on BR development) where need be, clarify and respond to issues related to birth registration.
• Adhere to DRC SOPs and guidelines, policies, tools, handbook and guidelines and ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with project agreements.
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Data collection and reporting
• With support from Information Management officer, MEAL departiment, CP team leader track indicators, maintain, update and analyse data on Birth registration and indicator.
• With support from CP Team leader, prepare and submit timely and quality weekly, monthly, quality and other donor reports as per the donor requirements. Accountable to meet reporting deadline.
• Support and working closely with CP Information Management officer and M&E on program data collection, track indicators, maintain, update and analyse data on Birth registration and community-based child protection structure activity and indicator.
• In collaboration with CP Team leader, CPIM officer and M&E department, participate in CP rapid assessment ,birth registration and/or other CP related-assessment, and contribute to the CP and birth registration overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from community structure throughout community mobilization and engagement.
Program management
• With support and the supervision of CP Team leader participate in all prevention budget planning; accountable for developing and maintaining work plans, spending and procurement plans, tracking expenditures and ensure all prevention activities are allowable and allocated according to DRC and donor compliance and regulations.
• Build the knowledge and skills of community-based groups to be able to advocate, respond and prevent CP risks.
• Communicate any issue raised by Incentinve workers to CP Team leaders in a timely manner including recruitment of the new incentive staff.
Recommended:
Download Your National ID (NIDA) Number Here | Download NAMBA NA KITAMBULISHO CHAKO CHA NIDA. BONYEZA HAPA!
Logistics Duties
• Take care of equipment’s and supplies for the job
• Ensure working equipment’s are in good condition and replenish/repairs when out of order
• Reports immediately any security incidence/issue detected in the DRC premises
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in data analysis, birth registration activities, child protection, social worker and community based in emergencies.
• Demonstrates good understanding of mental health and psychosocial support practices in similar position.
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, team work, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Experience with refugees will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of compute applications.
• Good training abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili
Education:
• Bachelor degree in sociology, law, social work, social sciences, Psychology or equivalent.
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Key stakeholders:
• DRC programme staff (protection and others)
• Refugees and donors
• Local Government and host Community representatives.
• Referral partners
Core competencies
Basic Advanced Expert
Striving for excellence ☐ ☒ ☐
Collaborating ☐ ☒ ☐
Taking the lead ☐ ☒ ☐
Communicating ☐ ☒ ☐
Demonstrating integrity ☐ ☒ ☐
•Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
•Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.
•Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.
Application due: 12/8/2022
Workplace: Kibondo/Kasulu
Department/Country: Tanzania
Contract type: National contract
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Job.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 12th December 2022
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
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We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Deadline: 12th December, 2022.
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