Purpose of the Position
The HR Protection Officer has the responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of Child Protection strategies and activities in Windle International Kenya operational areas.
HR-PO will be accountable for the professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection Programme activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building.
Key Accountabilities and Duties and Tasks
Confidential information management
Leadership on the development of child protection delivery strategy
Implementation of child protection policies
Risk management in child protection
Capacity building of staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders
Promotion of Effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Knowledge sharing & networking
Child Protection & Case Management
Child protection documentation and reports
Working with communities on child protection
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
University degree in Human Resource, social sciences, law or child development, Community Development or any other closely related field. A higher qualification would be an advantage.
Work Experience
At least three years of relevant professional and field work experience.
Evidence based direct dealings with child protection procedures from identification to best interest determinations, case management, child community interventions, and partnership dealings.
Competencies
Clear understanding of child protection issues
Ability to keep up to date with new forms of issues that impact child protection
Formulating Strategies and Concepts o Use of data indicators in child protection
Knowledge of Kenyan Laws on child protection
Demonstrated ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality 2
Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili are essential
Mastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and HRIS.
Knowledge of global child protection and human rights issues specifically relating to children and women
