Central African Republic: Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity: 

Plan International founded in 1937 is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. It strives for a just world, working together with children, young people, communities, and partners. The mission of Plan International CAR is to provide services for vulnerable Children, Youth and Adolescents in lifesaving, peace-building, humanitarian, and development operations that matter for people in need. The vision of Plan International CAR is to always satisfy beneficiaries/communities with management services that meet excellent standards of quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

The Child Protection in Emergency Specialist under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programme and Influencing and is responsible for the overall Child Protection Program funded by different donors implemented in Bangui or on the field coordinating with Child Protection Project Managers and Heads of Sub Offices.

The purpose of the Child Protection in Emergency (CPiE) Specialist position is the technical development of the Child Protection programme within Plan International CAR, strategic direction, and quality assurance.

Do you have what it takes?

• Excellent communication skills. The role requires the candidate to possess working fluency in both French and English.
• Master’s degree in development studies, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or related field or a demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the field of CPiE.
• Significant proven progressive experience in a similar role in an emergency and insecure context across different countries.
• Demonstrated track record in driving change and enabling high-performing teams, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management.
• Experience in programming in complex environments with a good understanding and appreciation of the security context, the political environment, and the humanitarian context in CAR or a comparable environment.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and other interagency guidelines for child protection

Location: We will be recruiting globally for this role, but the individual must be based in Bangui, Central Africa Africa. Relocation support is available. This is a non-accompanied position

Type of Role: 13 months Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Deputy Country Director

Closing Date: 2nd November 2023

How to Apply: 

Application Link: CPiE Specialist - CAR (plan-international.org)

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We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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