Child Protection Officer in Akkar

The Child Protection Officer supports the coordinator in overseeing the implementation of the project.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Design and Monitoring of the project’s implementation

• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with the proposed activities.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation processes of Child Protection activities.
• Feed in the design of activities according to implementation lessons learned and community feedback.
• Follow up on the implementation of the whole projects.
• Ensure that communities are targeted by the project.

Coordinating and representing Red Oak

• Work closely with Red Oak Team
• Coordinate and facilitate team communication
• Supports advocacy and communications
• Liaise with partners and participate in relevant working groups and other coordination platforms
• Timely identify, inform, and discuss any issues with his/her supervisor

Handling Management and Administration activities

• Ensure that all project reports are submitted on time.
• Perform any duties assigned by the project manager. 
• Oversee the implementation of the project.
• Follow up with the staff
• Ensure that all CP staff are complying with code of conduct, Child Safeguarding, and other policies.
• Manage progress reports and timetables
• Have a good understanding of project objectives and goals, ensuring all team members have the resources needed
• Prepare and maintain a well-organized documentation of the project.
• Work in office, on the field and from home upon requirement 
• Maintain organized and protected database and beneficiary data

EXPERIENCE:

Preferably previous experience working with children and vulnerable populations.

At least two years’ experience in similar jobs. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong English skills and fluency in Arabic
• Attention to detail with strong follow up
• Team-oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with others
• Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines
• Experience in remote work using Zoom and other applications. 

Red Oak believes in diversity and invites candidates to apply regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or ethnic and national origins, etc.

About Red Oak

Red Oak is a Lebanese NGO. It promotes innovative approaches to existing social, educational and cultural structures through education, art, art therapy and mental health, for the protection of children, and the empowerment of women and girls, with a special attention for people with disabilities.