The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: (Social Worker/ Counsellor)

• Lead and facilitate best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee best interest of the children. 
• Conduct family tracing and reunification for children at risk or victims of HTP.  
• Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at Woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks. 
• Identify, register and refer abused and exploited children for child protection services.
• Work as a case manager or case management focal person at Woreda level.
• Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfil children’s right based on SCI vision, mission and values.
• Lead and facilitate psychosocial support for children at risk or victims of HTP and their families.
• Facilitate placement of children in foster or kinship care arrangements and regularly follow up situations of children,
• Facilitate and lead the economic empowerment of families and their children.
• Support and assist CP Project Officer in establish/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children.
• Identifies community based child protection mechanisms capacity gaps and participates in building their capacity.
• Facilitate and lead community awareness raising and sensitization programs to promote positive values of the society towards children.
• Facilitate and provide trainings, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the CP project officer and CP Project Coordinator in establishing/strengthening referral linkages.
• Work closely with Woreda relevant government offices and community based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.
• Assists the CP Project Officer in preparation and compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and for other SCI and donor compliances and requirements.
• Document best practices of the project activities and share with relevant agencies.
• Performs other related activities as assigned by his immediate supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree/Diploma in the field Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Social Sciences, Community development, Psychiatric Nurse or equivalent
• Relevant work experience of 2 years for Degree holders and 4 years for Diploma holders is required
• Previous working experience in child protection in general and case management, community mobilization, psychosocial support, reunification/reintegration in particular is preferable.
• Computer literacy in all the Microsoft office applications, and internet literacy are required
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, writing and speaking
• Knowledge Afar Af language is an asset.
• Commitment to Save the Children values