CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Senior Protection Assistant (BID/Child) is part of the Community Services unit which falls within the Protection Section. He/she is supervised by a Child Protection Expert Deployee (ICMC, IUNV or Refuge Point) and in their absence, by the Senior Protection or Community Services Officer/Associate.
The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to conduct Best Interest Determination (BID) Reports for unaccompanied and separated children in line with agreed upon objectives with his/her supervisor. S/he will receive regular supervision in the form of review of his or her BID reports and structured, supervision sessions.
The incumbent works in a team with between one and four other child protection/BID caseworkers with a similar job description however, he/she will, when required, take on additional responsibilities such as mentoring of new caseworkers, preparing and facilitating BID Panel and case management meetings with external partners and conducting initial reviews of other caseworkers’ BID reports. The incumbent will be required to take on some of the functions of the Child Protection Expert Deployee in his or her absence.
THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNED DUTIES:
- 16-20 BIDs are produced each month directly in English using the BID report generated in proGres.
- The Child Protection Expert is assisted in the organization of the BID Panel and with the mentoring of caseworkers as required.
- Complete regular narrative and statistical reports of activities is done in accordance with the demands of the Child Protection Expert.
- Organize interviews with beneficiaries a week in advance in line with the list of prioritization assigned by the Child Protection Expert.
- Consult the physical file (including the BIA), the database and with the necessary social worker from IRC before the organization of any interview.
- Proceed with the conducting of interviews directly either in the camps or in the urban setting in line with the SOPs for the protection of refugee children and asylum seekers in Burundi and the 2008 BID Guidelines.
- Receive refugees in a professional and respectful manner and be attentive to their needs, addressing them in a personal and adapted manner if the person has specific needs.
- Conduct home visits in order to collect information and inform beneficiaries of the BID procedure throughout the process.
- Analyze the situation of children at risk and make referrals as necessary.
- Evaluate the maturity of the child and their ability to give informed consent to share information. According to the age and maturity of the child, obtain their consent and the consent of their caregiver to share information with organizations specified, explaining the reason for each referral.
- Revise and correct BIDs in line with feedback given from the Child Protection Expert.
- Present BIDs in front of the panel regularly.
- Update proGres events as well as the physical file and in the case tracking excel sheets. Ensure that the final version of the BID is saved in the K drive with the scanned signature page directly after the BID Panel.
- Inform his or her supervisor if there is any difficulty or delay in producing the required number of BIDs.
- Inform the child and family of the decision taken during the panel and explain to them the follow up actions. Ensure that responsibility is taken for completing all follow up actions needed.
- Participate in necessary trainings in order to remain up to date regarding BID procedures and the SOPs.
- Regularly participate in supervision sessions and team meetings organized by the Child Protection Expert.
- Make recommendations in the best interest of the children in question and complete BID reports.
- Analyze the credibility of information provided during interview and assess the possibility of fraud. Send all potential cases of fraud to the Senior Protection Officer of the office.
¬Functional Title: Senior Protection Assistant (Child/BID)
Position Number: One (1)
Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Grade and duration: G5/ Temporary Appointment until 30 June 2017 with possibility of extension
Issuing Date: 23 November 2016
Closing Date: 7 December 2016
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-11-23 |
| Job Location: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Job Role: | Law/Legal |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
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