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Job Vacancy

CHILD PROTECTION Capacity Building Specialist

Terre des hommes is recruiting a Child Protection Capacity Building Specialist responsible for the overall development and coordination of the various capacity building initiatives implemented by Terre des hommes Mission in Albania.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Coordinate and implement capacity building activities, including development of training modules, facilitation of training and professional coaching in the field of child protection and multi-stakeholder’s collaboration.
- Provide technical expertise in the field of psychosocial services for children, including the links with the other sectors such as education, health and law enforcement.
- Lead the development of the strategy on Community-Based Child Protection mechanisms at the local level and oversee its implementation on the ground[1].
- Contribute to fundraising efforts through technical expertise in the field of child protection and psycho-social services
- Contribute in research and development of technical resource materials conducted by the organization or together with partners.
- Represent Tdh in Albania in various advocacy meeting and events.

Qualifications and experiences

• Background in social field (MA in a social related field is a preference)
• Expertise in at least one or preferably more than one area such as: child protection, child rights, community development work
• At least 5 years of experience in implementing and managing projects on child rights, child protection and community based related field
• Experience in capacity building and adult learning (in the field of child protection and community development is preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Good team player
• Proficiency in English and fluent Albanian language is an absolute requirement

The titular will conduct his/ her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes, the Child Protection Policy and the Convention of the Rights of the Child.

CONTACT: Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter by
Wednesday 26th February 2014 to info@tdhalbania.org.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted



[1] Community-based child protection mechanisms include the people, groups, and networks that exist in communities to prevent and address child protection concerns and violations. These groups may be of formal and/or informal nature and should connect with the formal child protection mechanisms in order to prevent and respond to child protection violations.

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