KE-SARU Child Protection Specialist (International)

• Regular travel to the field
• n-office work while in Nairobi

• Monitor outstanding cases, make assessments and follow-up with relevant partners to ensure smooth processing of referral submissions.
• Developing child safeguarding and protection policies to fit the needs of the population being served.
• Ensure that ARDU/SARU staff resources such as current processing practices and approaches in Child Protection and determining the best interests of the children are updated.
• Train staff on child protection and safeguarding to ensure dignified processing throughout all stages in the pipeline.
• Analyze all information and interview unaccompanied and separated children, with possible, home visits for the purpose of determining the best interest of the children.
• Contribute towards identifying resettlement cases, compiling interview lists, scheduling interviews, as well as carrying out resettlement interviews with the goal of completing referrals.
• Complete and update all case files and START database records per PRM/RPC guidelines.
• Maintain updated knowledge of current refugee situations, with an emphasis on child refugee populations, served in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Be available, to answer any specific technical questions raised by the team when it comes to child protection cases.
• Actively participate as a member of the SARU team and comply with CWS’ security requirements.
• Assist in developing SOPs and process flow to ensure efficient and effective processing of cases being considered or in the USRAP.
• Communicate challenges related to casework, logistics and relationship with partners to RSC management in a timely
• Submit reports as needed, to SARU/RSC management.
• Undertake additional assigned duties while in the field or at the CWS/RSC Africa office to support SARU and CWS/RSC Africa, including administrative tasks.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• A Minimum of Five (5) year’s work experience required
• A minimum of Eighteen (18) months of related experience in child protection or child welfare is required.
• Previous confidential case management experience, including use of age-appropriate and gender-sensitive interview techniques is required.
• Experience working in a child protection framework is required. USRAP casework experience is desirable.
• Four (4) years relevant work experience is preferred.

• Thorough and demonstrated knowledge of international child protection frameworks and Best Interests Procedure Guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USRAP resettlement processes.
• Excellent interviewing and counseling skills.
• Excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; secondary language skills in Kiswahili, French or any other African regional language preferred.
• Previous assessment/ monitoring and evaluation skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Strong computer skills, in particular with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, law (or a related field of study), or four (4) years additional work experience in a similar field required, in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in a related field of study is preferred

• Conduct assessments and identify protection needs of vulnerable children.
• Work effectively with partners and in team settings.
• Travel within sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and sometimes under difficult conditions, including to refugee camps.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS RSC Africa.
• Maintain a high performance standard with meticulous attention to detail.
• Carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of CWS RSC Africa.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS RSC Africa administrative and operational information.
• Manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation.
• Demonstrate leadership, take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• Analyze, solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

• Have strong English communication skills, both written and oral;
• Work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support

• This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field.
• This position requires use of laptops at all time, therefore competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel throughout sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program.
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must obtain a Certificate of Good Health from a recognized hospital before the start of deployment to UNHCR and have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa.
• Background check which includes references and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
• This is a full-time position.
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire.

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