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War Child’s child protection programming focuses on prevention and response to abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation of children whose lives are affected by conflict. Our work with individual children utilises a ‘case management’ approach to ensure children receive the appropriate and targeted support they need. We also work with communities to help establish community-owned structures that serve to uphold the safety of children and young people. In Africa War Child has programs in Burundi, Chad, DR Congo, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, with our offices located in Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.
The Regional Child Protection (CP) Advisor plays a key role in strengthening War Child regional child protection capacity in general, with focus on War Child’s core intervention programming (case management and community-based child protection), through technical assistance, strategic and programmatic support, coordination, competency building (training/mentoring/coaching), and surge capacity for emergencies.
The main objectives of Regional CP Advisor role are to provide technical support and quality assurance, to ensure cross-country learning and best practices sharing as well as coordinate, represent and carry out fundraising among partners and other stakeholders, including Government counterparts.
The Regional CP Advisor works closely together with the Regional teams in Africa, Program Quality team, Research & Development (R&D) team and Program, Partnerships and Grants team at the Amsterdam office of War Child.
The Regional CP Advisor reports directly to WCH’s Regional Representative Africa. This role includes travel to War Child’s Country Offices in the Regional, its affiliates and HO when required (once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted).
The Regional CP Advisor is based in Kampala, Uganda. Strong preference will be given to local candidates. Please note that fluent French is an absolute requirement for a successful candidate.
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Job Location: Kampala, Uganda.
Contract: War Child Holland offer a 1 year contract with the intention to prolong.
Starting date: ASAP
War Child strives to create an inclusive work environment. Candidates from all backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences who judge that they are able to fill all or most of the essential requirements for this role are encouraged to apply. East African candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by no later than 31 January 2021. Make sure to upload your English language CV and cover letter.
Please, refer to KALETA.co as your source while applying for this job.
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