CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER

CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER

SUMMARY

2 Apr 2026

8 Apr 2026 - 15:30 UTC

Afghanistan

Programme Operations

Permanent

Full-time

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITY :
1. Programme Planning, Implementation & Monitoring
•    Supervise, monitor, and support effective implementation of all child protection activities at field level.
•    Develop weekly, monthly, and long‑term implementation plans in alignment with the annual work plan and in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
•    Work across sectors to plan integrated activities, trainings, and contribute to service mapping and development of referral pathways.
•    Facilitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of activities to ensure timely identification and response to child protection concerns, including issues raised through the CFM (Complaints and Feedback Mechanism).
•    Collect accurate weekly and monthly activity data to support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
•    Support MEAL teams during surveys, monitoring visits, and contribute to post‑distribution monitoring where relevant.
•    Participate in project evaluations and assessments, assist in analysing results, and provide inputs for improving programme quality and impact.
•    Identify lessons learned and best practices from implementation to support organizational learning and programme improvement.
2. Capacity Building, Training & Community Engagement
•    Design and deliver orientations and trainings for staff, community volunteers, and CBCPN members based on identified needs.
•    Provide on‑the‑job coaching for volunteers on child protection themes, including safe identification and referrals, case management basics, and cash for protection referral criteria.
•    Support planning and organizing of all training and awareness session materials.
•    Facilitate MHPSS and Psychological First Aid (PFA) trainings for staff and beneficiaries, ensuring alignment with SCI standards.
•    Establish and maintain strong relationships with communities and stakeholders to encourage active participation and promote community ownership of child protection activities.
3. Coordination & Representation
•    Attend inter‑agency coordination meetings, workshops, and conferences as assigned by the Line Manager.
•    Establishing and maintaining good relationship with stakeholders and community and creating an environment that community feel empowered to participate and ownership over the project.
•    Contribute to service mapping and maintain functional referral pathways with internal and external partners.
4. Reporting, Documentation & Compliance
•    Maintain an organized and confidential filing system for storing project documentation in line with SCI standards and data protection requirements.
•    Compile and submit timely and accurate reports on trainings, awareness sessions, and other field activities.
•    Develop high‑quality case studies capturing successes, challenges, lessons learned, and key project experiences.
•    Ensure full adherence to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and immediately report any safeguarding concerns to the Child Safeguarding Focal Point.
•    Ensure all activities comply with SCI policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles.
5. Other Responsibilities
•    Perform any other tasks related to child protection programming as assigned by the Line Manager.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
Ambition:
•    Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace
Collaboration:
•    Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
Creativity:
    Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Integrity:
    Other duties as directed. 
Supporting other project team in related to Save the Children programs.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
•    Holds Bachelor degree in psychology, social work or social science faculty.
•    Minimum 2 years of proven experience in Child Protection, in roles such as CP Officer, Senior CP Officer, CP Coordinator, CP Team Leader, or Case Management Supervisor, including at least 1 year of MHPSS experience within Child Protection programmes in humanitarian or development settings.
•    Strong understanding of CPMS, humanitarian principles, and child safeguarding.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Excellent communication skills (understanding, speaking and writing) of Pashto/Dari/English languages.
•    Knowledge and skills of working with communities.
•    Ability to travel to districts and other province when it is required.
•    Committed to the aims and principles of Save the Children, including adherence to the child protection policy.
•    Detail-oriented skills
•    Knowledge of Computer (Ms. Office and internet)
•    Accuracy with responsibilities
Additional job responsibilities
•    Supporting other project staff for the implementation of program activities
•    Take active role in responses whenever an emergency happens
•    Assist support staffs when needed
In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.
Equal Opportunities 
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health &Safety and Security
The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.
Compliance policies: Child Safeguarding and Code of Conduct; Anti-Bribery and Fraud
The post holder is required to comply with these key policies, and other organizational policies and procedures, at all times.

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