Senior Child Protection Officer - Idlib / Nationals Only

Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in Emergency and humanitarian programming existing since 1933 and working in more than 40 countries. In response to the influx of refugees in Syria, the IRC started a Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program and a Livelihood program in 2012 with program strategies implemented in various locations. To complement these ongoing programmes in 2013 started child protection programming throughout the country. In 2015 Child Protection activities included: psychosocial support for children and caregivers, awareness raising, life skills for adolescents and individual case management services. The IRC will also continue to implement specific activities for street and working children. Capacity building efforts will be strengthened through the continuation of the case management coaching program, and more targeted case management and PSS trainings for local partners.Job Overview/Summary: With direct management support from the Integrated Protection Manager and technical support from CP Senior Manager, The IRC Senior CP Officer will ensure the good delivery of the Child Protection activities in Idleb and the other Syrian governorates. The Child Protection Senior Officer plays a key role in leading project Implementation, monitoring and evaluation, providing technical oversight, Support and guidance to the IRC’s child protection services including partners inside Idleb and the other Syrian governorates.Major Responsibilities: The Senior Child Protection Officer will be responsible for technical support and supervision of ---— field level implementation of IRC’s and partners’ CP programming in Syria. Including comprehensive child protection services through case management, Safe Healing and Learning Spaces, parenting education; outreach PSS; raising awareness on child protection; support to community protection committees; training of service providers and community leaders; and rapid emergency assessments and response. The Senior Child Protection Officer will be supporting the design, set-up and monitoring and evaluation of the program in Idleb and the other Syrian governorates and ensuring timely, effective and quality programming by sharing tools and resources and providing capacity building support and on-the-job coaching to the child protection staff recruited by IRC and IRC’s local partner. The Senior Child Protection Officer will be working closely with the Child Protection team to oversee the ---- field level implementation of IRC’s and partners’ CP programming implementation in Idleb and the other Syrian governorates ----. Under the supervision by the Project Manager, the Senior Child protection officer will work closely with the project team to contribute to the project implementation.Program:* Support the design, set-up, monitoring and evaluation of the child protection program interventions (eg: Psychosocial Support, Case management, parenting program, awareness raising activities, etc. * Ensure timely, effective and quality of program implementation – and in line with the IASC Guidelines, standards, and tools. * Provide capacity building support, on-the-job coaching and technical supervision of the Child Protection staff on the implementation of child protection program activities. * Support the development of child protection tools, resources and lessons learned from IRC’s child protection program. * Develop project support tools as needed and activity modules in close consultation with the program manager. * Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and accountability tools are utilized and completed. * Seek opportunities for close coordination and collaboration between the project team and other IRC programs (i.e. education, Health, ERD, Early childhood development, protection and women’s protection and empowerment). * Ensure that all cases of children at risk of or affected by exploitation, abuse, neglect and violence are immediately supported by the case management team. * Support in the planning, organization and implementation of targeted awareness raising and advocacy events on the protection of children in close coordination with the program manager. * Write and send out weekly and monthly reports to the Program manager in a timely manner. * Actively participate in all relevant working group meetings as well as bilateral meetings with other agencies on behalf of IRC’s child protection program, in close consultation with the Program Manager. * Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future child protection programming. * Ensure child protection principles are mainstreamed across all IRC interventions. * Strengthen collaboration with local and international partners to enhance referral pathways and service delivery. * Build the capacity of community-based organizations and Child Protection Committees (CPCs) to ensure sustainability and community ownership of interventions.Monitoring & Reporting* Develop weekly and monthly plan for the CP Officers, Assistants, and Caseworkers, in consultation with the Program Manager. * Fill observations checklists whenever conducting field visits * Compile a weekly and monthly reports of activitiesStaff Management and Development* Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing professional development guidance. * Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including recruiting, communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews. * Provide constructive feedback and counselling on appropriate career paths and professional development. * Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.Other* Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs * Other duties as assigned by the program manager to enable and develop the program. * Comply with IRC policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and proceduresKey Working Relationships:Position Reports to: IP Program Manager Indirect Reporting: N/A Other Internal and/or external contacts: IP Coordinator, CP senior manager, IP officer, CP M&E team and IM officerPosition directly supervises: As relevant (CP Officers, CP Assistants, etc)Internal: Other IRC programs on the fieldExternal: other NGOs, Child Protection working group, Protection working groupJob Requirements:Education***:*** University degree in social science, social work pedagogy or relevant fieldWork Experience:* At least bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human rights preferred, or any other field. * Minimum of four years’ experience of implementing child protection programs in humanitarian or development settings. * At least two years in team supervision. * Experience in capacity building, conducting training courses, on-the-job coaching and technical supervision * Demonstrated experience of planning and conducting children’s psychosocial support activities; * Ability to work on the street supporting psychosocial activities for children; * Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children; * Good communication skills with children and particularly vulnerable children; * Strong drafting and reporting skills; * Knowledge and experience in using and updating Excel databases; * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; * Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English * Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting; * Staunch advocate of child protection and child rightsDemonstrated Skills and Competencies:Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure, enjoying working in the fieldAbility to develop partnerships, network and attend coordination meetingGood communication skillsLanguage Skills:Fluency in writing and typing in Arabic and English is mandatory. Kurdish is preferableCertificates or Licenses:Proficient in Word and ExcelWorking Environment: Office work and field tripsProfessional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is based and are currently residing outside of your home country, you may be eligible for an attractive relocation package. Eligibility is determined based on IRC's operational needs and specific role requirements. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.HOW TO APPLYInterested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV through the application link here provided in this announcement no later than 16th February 2026. Females are highly encouraged to apply.