About World Vision International:

World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.

JOB PURPOSE :

The Child Protection Monitor is responsible to conduct the full cycle of case management activities, including identification, assessment, care planning, service provision and referrals as well as home visits and review of case progress, targeting at risk children, monitoring the PSS and recreational activities for children and youth enrolled in the CFS and other administrative activities under the specific projects in Herat. S/he will work directly with children, families and children to strengthen the prevention and response to issues of abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation against children in the current crisis. The Child Protection Monitor will ensure data management of the cases using the standard case management forms and tools in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the confidentiality principle. The position holder will also coordinate closely with the Food Security and Livelihood and other relevant sectors to prevent and mitigate risks against children as well as to support timely referrals of survivors of violence. S/He will be line managed by the Project Manager but requires to provide field reports and activity updates or challenges to the education and Child Protection Officer on a regular basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Implementation of Project Activities

• Undertake follow up/home visits and monitoring within agreed timeframe to gain insights into the situations of the child & family and the outcomes of the support.
• Sensitize community leaders and members on CP case identification and safe referrals including life-threatening issues that need to be prioritized for immediate response.
• Conduct timely monitoring from CFS & PSS activities in target locations
• Establish a good working relation with community shuras and key actors in the project areas to ensure access and regular contact with children and families.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with other staff and project teams ensuring smooth coordination, information sharing and referrals.
• Attend internal and external training on CP and related topics to enhance knowledge on case management and other CP programming approaches.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ensure safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up.
• Conducts community and households’ assessments through field visits in villages, camps and other informal settlements with persons of concern within the community and identifies individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to monthly work plan.
• Under the guidance of the education and Protection Officer, facilitate Focus Group Discussions amongst Persons of Concern in the field on selected protection concerns.
• Offers general information to the PoCs on services available
• Refer cases of vulnerable people to the education and Protection Officers for further follow up
• Report to the education and Protection Officer of any immediate protection concerns or protection needs witnessed in the field.
• Assist caseworkers in identification of the following cases: eviction, forced displacement, detention, confiscation/missing / damaged civil documentation issues, Housing Land and Properties issues, child protection concerns, GBV concerns, etc.
• Works with Protection Staff in order to map service networks for referral
• Works to strengthen WVA’s relationship with community leaders in order to maintain good access to POCs
• Conduct additional other duties assigned by supervisors in support of the protection programme.

Other

• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
• Adhere to WV accountability standards.

• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of fragile interventions.

• The project interventions address the immediate protection needs of girls and boys.
• All aspects required for the case management implementation, are well-coordinated and in line with the SOPs and sector’s minimum standards
• Project communities are aware and supportive of the case management activities, with increased referrals of at risk children to WVA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification,

• 14th Grade or Diploma in community development, psychology, social work, sociology, and other social sciences relevant.
• Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Gender-based Violence, International Humanitarian Law or other relevant subject
• Basic knowledge of child protection principles and programming approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to effectively communicate with children and their caregivers
• Knowledge and awareness of inter-agency Child Protection in Humanitarian Action tools, guidelines and other resources is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently

1. Minimum 1 year of experience implementing protection or child protection programmes including ECD in humanitarian settings
2. Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities
3. Experience in implementing programme with case management and psychosocial support components is desirable
4. Experience and willingness in conducting assessments and regular home visits in the field/remote areas particularly in engaging families and communities to address sensitive issues
5. Worked in a team setting and able to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders
6. Must have basic level computer skills- Word –Excel
7. Commitment to and understanding of WV’s aims, values and principles.

Required Language(s)

Knowledge of the local language (Dari). English skill is desirable.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations.

The position is based in Herat with frequent travel to the project districts and communities.

Submission Guideline:

The application closing date is 30-Jan-2025. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their

Submission Email:

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