Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?
The Case Management Coordinator has responsibility to initiate, oversee and effect the implementation of child protection case management for unaccompanied, separated children and unaccompanied minors in a Refugee Settlement and or within the camp, reception centre, entry points. The Case Management Coordinator will report to the Project Manager for supervision, mentorship, training, capacity building and all technical support.

The role
Key areas of accountability include:
• Administrative Case Management Supervision
• Developmental Case Management Supervision
• Supportive Case Management Supervision
• Community and Interagency Coordination
• Case Management Teamwork

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:
• Degree in social work, human rights, or related degree preferred and technical diploma/certificate in Child Protection as an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing case management in humanitarian or development settings.
• Good understanding of the national social welfare systems, alternative care systems, juvenile justice system and child protection mechanisms.
• Experience in capacity building, conducting trainings, on-the-job coaching and technical supervision.
• Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities, including the ability to work on supporting case management work for children at risk.
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of the local language of the affected population.
• Strong drive for results and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
• Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner.
• Coaching, teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with children and their caregivers.
• Able to empathize with children and families that have been impacted by the humanitarian emergency.
• Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation.
• Excellent community mobilization skills
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
• Good analytical, problem solving and project planning skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders as a representative. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Advocates for children’s rights and child participation in all decisions that affect them.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found athttps://uganda.savethechildren.net/careerss

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