To support the implementation of activities of Child Protection and Education Technical Program and Projects in targeted communities and undertake professional sectorial responsibility for effective and proper implementation of assigned activities. The Child Protection & Education Officer works with community members on daily basis for implementation of activities in specific sector, including capacity building of identified partners, networking with other stakeholders and making sure communities are willing to lead their own development processes.
Programme Implementation
- Work closely with Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator and ensure quality implementation of the technical program at Area Program level;
- Ensure the quality monitoring of all training/capacity building events within the scope of the sector according to the quality standards;
- Actively organize and participate in different meetings, events, initiatives, discussions, including feedback, reflection and learning related to or including the sector;
- Support Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator in conducting local level advocacy actions;
- Support Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator to administer relevant project budgets;
- Provide monthly reports and ensure complete preparation and timely submission of documentation related to his/her tasks and activities.
Learning and capacity building
- Support in designing and implementation of capacity building events for beneficiaries and stakeholders;
- Work closely with Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator for organization of quality capacity building of partners in the respective sector.
Networking with community stakeholders at Area Program level
- Support Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator in networking with the stakeholders and potential actors in the relevant sector in the Area Program area;
- Under the guidance of Child Protection and Education Marz Coordinator conduct research on sector specific issues and provide quality data for local/ marz level advocacy;
- Raise the profile of WV Armenia to advocate on children’s issues in Marz;
- Ensure effective cooperation with sectorial partners at Area Program level for successful implementation of programming;
Building relationships within communities; cross cutting functions in support to other sectorial activities
- Be able to facilitate discussions with communities and provide necessary information related to other sectors if necessary;
- Build good relationships that communicate World Vision’s mission, values and identity to all appropriate stakeholders, including community groups, local authorities, churches and other NGOs;
- Actively network with other stakeholders, and facilitate the communities to network, for advocacy, resource mobilization and project implementation;
- Facilitate ongoing capacity building of the community stake holders to advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable children and families;
- Support community stakeholders to participate in the gathering of reflection, visioning and planning their own involvement in their community development processes.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
- Understanding of Child Protection and Education sector in Armenia;
- Proven ability in coordination of integrated programs/project interventions, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing;
- Confidence and ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with senior management in partner organizations and Marz/local government officials;
- Ability and willingness to learn new things and support new initiatives;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management;
- Good relationships/networking with the actors of Child Protection and Education sector;
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community;
- Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking;
- Understanding of community mobilization and empowerment principles and approaches;
- Good computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
- Good knowledge of English and Russian;
- The position requires willingness to be flexible with hours when necessary and ability to travel locally up to 80% of time.