Lead the development and timely revision of CPHA strategies and approaches in line with the objectives of WV's Response Strategy and the OCHA Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
Seek collaboration with other sector teams to support integrated programme for child-wellbeing outcomes.
Ensure CP considerations are mainstreamed into all WV's sector strategies and approaches.
In coordination with Programme/GAM teams, support the design and development of new CPHA project proposals/concept notes.
Provide technical leadership to CPHA-related case studies, learning reviews and publications within the Response.
Organisation and Staff Capacity Building
Promote technical excellence in the application of internal and interagency minimum standards including humanitarian standards, child protection minimum standards, IASC guidelines.
Develop contextualized training or other guidance materials for CPHA staff and partners based on project needs and assessment findings.
Lead the hiring process for qualified local and expatriate staff to implement CPHA and/or integrated programmes.
Support the response leadership in partners identification by using sector guidance, competency frameworks and other tools tailored to assess partners capacity to respond for CPHA in line with WV and interagency standards.
Support the Safeguarding Advisor to establish/strengthen the safeguarding mechanisms within the Response, including partner agencies.
Facilitate training opportunities for CPHA, other sector teams and partners on CPHA-related topics and integration.
External Engagement and Networking
Participate, and whenever possible lead, in the CP AoR/sub-cluster and other relevant task forces as deem necessary for strong coordination efforts and to leverage WV's CPHA expertise and be considered as partner of choice.
Actively contribute to the discussions and development of Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and relevant process to shape the priorities and directions for CPHA in early stages of the emergency; and lead on facilitating CP coordination tools and guidelines.
In coordination with Programme/GAM team, build strong relationships with existing/new donors, and explore potential donors who prioritise CPHA interventions for new program ideas and approaches based on evidence.
When appropriate, build relationships and ensure coordination with the national/local government ministries to contribute to strengthening the formal CP system in the Response.
Enhance World Vision's visibility and leverage World Vision's CPHA expertise as a partner of choice in external engagement opportunities.
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Additional Information
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Country location to be determined based on response.
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV in English.
Children's lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.
Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.
Please note: A pplying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses.
Here's where you come in:
As a Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) Technical Advisor for a response, you will provide the strategic development and quality implementation of child protection programming in World Vision's humanitarian responses. You will lead the designing and developing of proposals to mobilise resources for maintaining or scaling up of CPHA response programmes. You will also ensure child protection is mainstreamed in all operations and seek effective collaboration with other sectors to promote integrated programming.
You will provide capacity building for field staff and key stakeholders in the areas of CPHA, through training and coaching, contributing to improving knowledge and skills of World Vision and partners' staff in addressing protection concerns of children in crisis. You will share global minimum standards, inter-agency guidance, best practices, etc. with the CPHA and other relevant teams.
To support positioning World Vision in external forums, you will represent World Vision and contribute actively to the work of the cluster/CP AoR at national and local levels. When appropriate, you will also contribute to advocacy efforts and research related to issues concerning the crisis-affected children.
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