ChIld Advocacy Fund Job Vacancy : Child Protection Officer

ChIld Advocacy Fund Job Vacancy : Child Protection Officer

December 15, 2014

Job Description

Child Protection Officer – Job Description

Job Title: Child Protection Officer

Reports to: Child Protection Manager

The Child Protection Officer has the main responsibility for managing child protection issues in
Child Advocacy Fund. The Child Protection Officer will be supported by the Fund to ensure they are appropriately trained and supported to fulfil their role. The role and responsibilities of the Child Protection Officer will be as follows:

Skills required:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Good listener
• Approachable with friendly manner
• Well organised
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Understanding and appreciation of the need for confidentiality

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the main contact within the club for the protection of children.
• Ensure all persons working with children at the Child Advocacy Fund are fully aware of their responsibilities and are adequately trained and qualified for the role they are fulfilling.
• Be the first point of contact for helpers, parents and members on any issues concerning the well being of children in Child Advocacy Fund.
• Establish and maintain a Disciplinary and Complaints procedure and Child Protection Policy.
• Attend appropriate training courses including ‘In Safe Hands’ and ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’
• Be familiar with current child protection legislation.
• In the event of a complaint being made ensure that the complaints procedures are met and see the procedures through to the final decision.
• Act as adviser, when required, to the Management Committee on matters of policy and procedures related to child protection.
• Encourage good practice and support of procedures to protect children.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure information is only held on an individual whilst the person continues to carry out their regulated work role within the club.
• Ensure all incidents are correctly recorded and reported in accordance with the Child Advocacy Fund policy and procedures.
• Seek advice from the appropriate agencies as and when required.

Benefits:
Salary of USD 3450-USD 3560 PM depending on qualifications and experience

Allowances: Transport, entertainment, leave.

Health Educational Insurance as agreed at the time of employment.

How to Apply

Applicants will be required to submit a detailed and current CV;

Applications to be submitted electronically with the email subject as Child Protection Officer by 5.00pm, January 23rd 2015 through our website at www.childadvocacyfund.org then be part of us page