Child Protection Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Responsibilties Child Protection Service Delivery: - Support identification, registration, and referral of children at risk, including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC). - Assist in child protection case management under the supervision of the Protection Officer. - Support implementation of structured psychosocial support (PSS) activities for children and caregivers. Community Engagement & Prevention: - Facilitate child-friendly awareness sessions on child rights, protection risks, and available services. - Engage parents, caregivers, community leaders, and protection committees on child protection issues. - Support family tracing and reunification (FTR) activities for at-risk children where applicable. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting: - Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of child protection cases and activities using approved tools. - Support protection monitoring and reporting of child protection trends and risks at community level. - Assist in collecting feedback from children and caregivers in line with accountability to affected populations (AAP). Safeguarding & Ethics: - Ensure all child protection activities adhere to child safeguarding, PSEAH, and confidentiality standards. - Promote safe referral pathways and child-friendly complaint mechanisms. Required Qualifications: - Interested candidates should possess an OND / NCE / B.Ed Degree with 2 - 5 years experience.