全职 Recruiting for Child Protection Program Specialist

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Child Protection Program Manager, the Child Protection Program Specialist will be responsible for developing child protection technical modules and providing technical and managerial support to the implementation of child protection programs in China. It will include developing child protection project initiatives, conduct capacity building for staff and partners and partnership maintenance with stakeholders.

 

Dimensions of the Position:

(50%) Technical and managerial support to program implementation and Program Units by working with the CP team;

(20%) Technical development and capacity building;

(15%) Lead CPiE work and support Child Protection Policy implementation;

(15%) Development of concept notes and proposals.

 

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

To work with CO CPT and CO RM team to identify project needs and develop quality proposal for Yunnan Province; be responsible for the implementation of grants program in Yunnan, assuring quality program delivery and timely reporting program progress to CO RM team;

Support child protection program implementation in line with Plan International's program management requirements, financial requirements and donor requirements;

Participate in the development of child protection program, training modules, guidelines and IEC materials by working with CP team;

Deliver child protection training to staff and partners;

Guide and provide technical support to PUs in the implementation of child protection projects;

Lead the CPiE work working with relevant staff and other Plan International offices;

Assist the Child Protection Program Manager and HR team in the Child Protection Policy implementation including CPP audit;

Participate in the development of concept notes and proposals for new funding opportunities;

Support the M&E and documentation of lessons learned and experiences in the child protection projects;

Ensure gender is incorporated in all child protection projects;

Provide necessary input for incorporation of child protection in other project designs being prepared by Plan International China;

Establish and maintain partnership with government, NGOs and communities for effective program implementation and influence;

Accomplish other job-related tasks assigned by the child protection program manager.

 

Dealing with Problems/Risks in the position

Working strictly following Plan International’s child protection policies, and to make sure the best interest of children;

Solving the challenges related to child protection project implementation.

 

Communications and Working Relationships of the Position:

Internal:

Country Programme Team

Resource Mobilization Team

Administration Team

Finance Team

Communication Team

Program Units

External:

CO child protection project partners;

Relevant government and CSOs;

Other Plan International offices including ARO, NOs, etc.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Position’s Objectives:

 

Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree or higher degree with major in social work or law will be given preferred;

Thorough understanding of Chinese laws and regulation on child protection;

Knowledge with child protection system and relevant interventions;

Knowledge and experience with project cycle management;

Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks;

Knowledge of research frameworks, tools and approaches ;

Knowledge of child-rights and rights-based approach to development.

 

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills are required with proven experience in project report writing in English;

Proven ability to develop project concept notes and proposals;

Excellent communication skills at all levels;

Excellent networking and partnership building skills ;

Experience in planning and managing budgets;

Adept computer skills (especially in web, office based).

 

Behaviours/Attitudes

Ability to maintain strategic vision and link with everyday work;

Clear and effective communication that builds relationships in order to influence others;

Proactivity, demonstrates record of creativity and entrepreneurship;

Accountability and responsibility for own performance;

Promotes team work and cooperation;

Ability to work independently and problem solving skills;

Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities ;

Ability to address sensitive topics effectively in a culturally and politically appropriate manner;

Ability and willingness to travel often to the rural and other parts of the country.

 

Experiences

At least five years’ experience in child protection program design, training and management.

 

Physical Environment and Demands of the Position:

This post will be based in Beijing or Xi’an. Frequent travel to project provinces, poverty-stricken local communities and other Plan International China offices will be required and will account for approximately 40% of the time. Occasional international travel may also be required.

 

Level of Contact with Children of the Position:

The position has regular direct contact with children and/or in a position of authority over staff with direct contact with children.

 

Plan International offers an exciting career in civil society development, particularly focusing on children’s rights and equality for girls and the opportunity to significantly contribute to children protection and development in China.

 

Plan International is an organization committed to promoting gender equality and non-discrimination in the workplace.

 

Plan International in China is committed to actively safeguard children and young people (under the age of 18 years of age) from harm and ensuring children’s rights to protection are fully realised. We take seriously our responsibility to promote child safe practices and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation in any form. Please note that all applicants for employment (either paid or unpaid) with Plan International China are required to provide a declaration of their criminal history and employment disciplinary history.

 

Interested persons are requested to submit their applications IN BOTH ENGLISH & CHINESE LANGUAGES containing a letter of application and their curriculum vitae/bio data to the following email before March 9th, 2018:  planchina.hr@plan-international.org