Child Protection Assistant Jobs Vacancy at GIZ-UNHCR/BMZ

Job Title : Child Protection Assistant (1)
Location: Nakivale Refugee Settlement
DURATION : One year contract, renewable.

Terms of Reference:
Identification and documentation of UAMs/SC and other children at risk
Monitor the welfare of UAMs/SC and other children at risk
Provide psychosocial support to UAMs/SC and other children at risk
Conduct needs assessment for UAMs/SC and other children at risk
Monitor activities of community-based child protection networks, and provide capacity building and support to such networks.
Carry-out awareness raising activities among children, parents and communities on Child Rights and Protection.
Submit monthly reports on issues and trends related to Child Protection using the established reporting formats.

Essential Criteria:
University degree in social sciences or other related field
A minimum of 2 years experience in implementing protection programming, preferably with a focus on children.
Good experience in the area of implementing psychosocial projects, monitoring and reporting on child rights violation/abuse, preferably at the field level
Knowledge of current Child Protection issues, policies as well as social Programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation

Criteria to all candidates:
Should be ready to work in a refugee settlement and a multicultural environment showing respect for these various cultures.
Should be fluent in English, ability to speak / understand French, Swahili, Somali, Rwandese or other regional languages is an added advantage.
Computer proficiency is an added advantage.
Should have a strong sense for integrity, self motivation, good communication, interpersonal and reporting skills and is able to work with a team.

To Apply
Please submit your CV with 3 relevant references, along with a cover letter and academic documents not later than
28/02/2011 5:00pm to the following adress;
The Personnel Officer
GIZ-UNHCR/BMZ Partnership Programme
Plot 26 Wampewo Avenue-Kololo
Bakwanye House, Opposite Hotel Africana (2nd floor)
P. O. BOX 6638, Kampala.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.