Türkiye: Child Protection & MHPSS Specialist – Project Senior Officer

Orange is a non-governmental civil society organization devoted to alleviating the suffering and improving the sustainability mechanisms of the conflict-affected population.

Orange partners directly with the affected populations delivering humanitarian and development programmes, Livelihood, Education, and Protection, to enable them to improve their living practices and their sustainability mechanisms.

Orange also collaborates with national and international non-governmental organizations, local initiatives responding to the humanitarian Syrian crisis with capacity development programmes, to be better equipped with the skills they need to prepare and respond to affected population’s needs and to ensure that these communities, which we work within, are ready for any future disasters.

Job Purpose:

On 8th February 2023, Orange initiated an emergency response in both Syria and Türkiye, targeting the affected communities by the earthquake disaster through the delivery of life-saving aids, ready-to-eat food items, winterization items, non-foodie items, hygiene materials, and PSS and education services. Accordingly, Orange calls for new employees under the education and child safeguarding program since these sectors are severely affected by this catastrophe, we plan to respond to the impacted children through integrated education and protection services which ensure a quick and healthy recovery.

This is an urgent call to join the efforts of Orange to deliver education, child protection, and MHPSS interventions to the most affected population by the earthquake disaster. This call prioritizes applicants who have a physical presence in the targeted locations.

This position is based in Turkey in Gaziantep Office. The Child Protection & MHPSS Specialist/Project Senior Officer reports to the Education & Child Safeguarding Program Manager. This position will directly lead the technical child protection and MHPSS teams with the support of the program manager and will be responsible for providing technical support, coordination, and implementation of child protection and mental health and psychosocial support activities within the organization’s humanitarian response. The e Child Protection & MHPSS Specialist/Project Senior Officer will work closely with other members of the organization’s team and partners to ensure that the interventions are relevant and responsive to the needs of the affected population.

Duties, Objectives, and Competencies:

Project Implementation: 

• Design, implement, and monitor child protection and MHPSS interventions for individuals and communities affected by emergencies such as conflicts, earthquakes, floods, and other social difficulties or humanitarian crises.
• Conduct assessments, identify needs and gaps in the provision of MHPSS services, and develop appropriate interventions to address the needs of affected populations.
• Provide direct support and counseling services to individuals and groups as well as psycho-education sessions to enhance the mental health and psychosocial well-being of the affected population.
• Develop and conduct training programs to build the capacity of staff and partners in child protection and MHPSS interventions and provide ongoing coaching and supervision to ensure quality programming.
• Ensure that child protection and MHPSS services are delivered in accordance with ethical and professional standards and protocols.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other actors in the field to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication of services.
• Supervise case management pathways and ECF (Emergency Case Fund) technically.
• Maintain up-to-date services mapping in the areas of intervention.
• Design and lead the implementation of awareness sessions and outreach activities.
• Ensure participation of the community in the implementation of the projects through appropriate mechanisms ensuring the projects address the needs of the most vulnerable.
• Manage and implement operational project plans based on a plan submitted to donors and in accordance with the program management tools.
• Ensure that Child protection is mainstreamed and all staff members are informed on the Child safeguarding policy.

Staff Management: 

• Communicate and coordinate with the project field staff/team to ensure effective and efficient program implementation and operational systems.
• Hold regular coordination meetings with key team members and regular meetings with the program Manager to discuss issues and ensure strong communication and learning from each other.
• In cooperation with Orange human resources, participating in project staff development by identifying required skills regarding protection activities.

Procurement: 

• In coordination with the logistics/procurement team, ensure that all relevant purchase orders are well prepared and submitted with providing all required BoQs and technical specifications to maintain the best level of provided services/supplies.

Monitoring & Evaluation: 

• Make sure that all child protection and MHPSS activities are in line with the logical framework and the project’s M&E plan. And ensure regular analysis and reporting of project data in coordination with Orange’s MEAL team.
• Ensure relative staff is aware of and understands the M&E requirements and data-sharing mechanisms, including monthly data collection, analysis, and reporting to all key stakeholders in a timely manner.

Reporting:

• Provide regular reports to the line manager on progress, challenges, and lessons learned in the implementation of the child protection and MHPSS interventions, and produce timely internal reporting in line with donor requirements.
• Report immediately all projects’ security challenges and ensure proper incident reports are submitted.
• Participate in protection cluster reports, data collection, and reporting activities via 4Ws submission.

Networking: 

• Represent Orange at different local coordination forums and national platforms and other working groups related to the protection and MHPSS programming.
• Regularly provide briefings on protection activities, emerging issues, and developments in the areas of implementation to Orange donors, UN OCHA clusters, and other networks when required.

Other: 

• Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Orange’s Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to Orange’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the line manager or the top management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in the implementation of child protection and MHPSS interventions in emergency, conflict, or disaster settings.
• Experience in capacity building and providing remote coaching and supervision to staff.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices in child protection, safeguarding, and MHPSS programming.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Turkish language skills is desired.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate with multiple parties and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with the geographical context of the areas of implementation (Azaz/Afrin/Jarablus)
• Excellent computer skills.

Orange’s Values and Principles:

We believe that:

• Maintaining a positive, healthy, and trusting relationship is central to making partnership a success.
• Appropriately trained and resourced staff and volunteers are key to effective and efficient service and program delivery in the development sector.

We are committed to:

• Shared responsibility, accountability, and decision-making in any partnership.
• Providing access to high quality learning to empower people and professionals in the development sector, particularly in the developing world.
• Learning from each other to strengthen and enhance the long-term sustainability of our services and programs for the benefit of children and communities that we serve.

Child Safeguarding Policy:

Orange aims to create an organization that is safe for children but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. Orange’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Orange capacity building must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the Orange Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of Orange commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

How to Apply: 

Kindly submit your application through this link: https://apps.orange.ngo/jobs/apply/189fc315-eda3-47ce-958a-91b6b1f6945f

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard from us within two weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

The position is to be filled ASAP.

Women are highly encouraged to apply for this position.