Child Protection Case Officer

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities

Effective Case Management that is in line with the inter-agency guidelines and practices

• Implement the full process of case management from identification, assessment, case planning, monitoring and follow up and close closure
• Conduct home visits to the girls, boys and their households in the caseloads for understanding their current situation and make proper support
• Document, regularly update and maintain proper filing of all case management forms and support data entry of the cases
• Work with public service providers (health, education, etc.) in the communities to ensure children and families can access available services
• Involve and support in mapping of community resources and available services
• Support service delivery and referrals to address the immediate needs of the at-risk children
• Take immediate action on urgent cases and seek support from supervisor and/or Project Manager to address challenges in the case management process
• In collaboration with the Project Manager and other Project staff, with the support of the PM and CP Specialist for the linkage among child protection incidents reporting, rights violations issues and case management under specific issues

Mobilize and facilitate community groups (Community Engagement) to own the development process

• Educate and mobilize community to have desire to address their respective needs
• Build up communities’ capacity to be able to address their needs properly.
• Required support is given to the community with a given criterion in line with Child Protection Case Management standard.
• Mentor Community Child Protection Promotors to be able to engage with children, families and community.
• Support community mobilization to increase understanding of children's needs and encourage community members to report child protection concerns.

Obtain training and able to deliver that knowledge to community members including volunteers to improve the protective environment for girls and boys

• Obtained the training especially CM and Psychosocial Support from Project Manager, CP Specialist, and other technical experts accordingly.
• Provide relevant training or awareness to the children and parents/caregivers specific to age and gender in the target villages.

Nurture good coordination mechanism with other child protection focused organization and initiate proactive advocacy activities to make policy/ guideline favourable for the vulnerable groups

• Regularly participate in CM coordination meetings with formal and informal CP stakeholders in target villages. Also participate in the sub-cluster CP coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with PM and other project staff for analyzing case information and sharing trends and patterns to improve program response and advocacy.
• Attend case management meeting and case conference to review and discuss cases, progress and challenges with Project Manager and/or CP Specialist.
• Attend individual coaching and supervision meetings with supervisors and develop skills in implementing quality case management.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ensure child safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up.

Accurate and timely narrative reports as required World Vision Myanmar funds and assets are utilized in the most efficient and effective manner

• Submit monthly, biannual and annual reports on time.
• Document and share project activities, results, best practices and lessons learned
• All financial and non-financial (GIK) related are properly documented and followed the standards and guidelines set by World Vision Myanmar and World Vision International

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably social science or law or human rights related subjects)
• Minimum 2 years working experience in CP sector in conflict/humanitarian settings preferably having Case Management knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with children in conflict/humanitarian settings
• Experience working in strengthening community structures, preferably in conflict/humanitarian settings
• Received training on CP case management is a plus
• Able to read, write, and speak in Myanmar language.
• Able to communicate in local language (desirable)
• This position is based in the areas of CPHA sector under MRM Project such as Mawlamyine, Bilin, Hseni, Nawnghkio, Dawei, Thetyetchaung, Launglon and Yangon Townships and involves regular visits to target villages and AP as well as Field Office as per requirement.
• Must be good health (mentally and physically)
• Good verbal and written English skills
• Detail-oriented, mature, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good facilitation and documentation skills, good computer skills (word, excel)
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, negotiating, networking and organizational skills
• Project Management in child protection project in conflict/humanitarian settings

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only