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CHILD PROTECTION HUB COORDINATOR
The Catholic Medical Mission Board Zambia (CMMB-Z) is a faith-based local organisation whose mission is to provide long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and healthcare issues. CMMB Zambia seeks a Child Protection Hub Coordinator/Consultant to manage hub activities including supervision of community volunteers, implementing approved strategies, models, and approaches like Men Taking Action (MTA™), Coaching Boys into Men CBIM, and Stepping Stones.
Job Title: Child Protection Hub Coordinator
Location: Kabwe
Duration: 176 Days
Contract Type: Consultancy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, implementation and Reporting
Work closely with Kusamala team, Makululu Home Based care staff, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services and other key stakeholders to plan hub activities.
Support trainings – life skills for children, child ambassadors and hub psychosocial counsellors
Coordinate bi-weekly child and parent conversations.
Coordinate children fairs and edutainment activities.
Support the production and airing of a TV documentary.
Submit monthly, quarterly and end of project reports including success stories, lessons learnt and best practices.
Coordination and supervision/Monitoring
Monitoring project activities to ensure they are implemented within timelines.
Mentor and supervise community volunteers and child ambassadors.
Facilitate referrals for high impact services and ensure completed referrals of more than 90%
Participate in important meetings at Makululu HBC and at district level in line with hub operations.
In liaison with the Kusamala M&E Officer conduct quarterly Data Quality Assurance (DQA) and capturing data at the hub.
Attend to any other assignments as delegated by your supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in social work, psychology, or other related studies.
Child Protection, Mental Health and or Psychosocial Support training
1-2 years of previous relevant experience in working with children
Good command of English written and spoken
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate support groups.
Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable groups.
Able to engage various government departments and other key stakeholders.
Able to work effectively within a team and/or individually.
Well organised with strong time-management and report writing skills.
Share CMMB Zambia’s vision- a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all; and values- Collaboration, Love, Excellence, Accountability and Respect
Able to ride a motor bike (Motor bike licence is required)
Key Attributes and Skills
Compassionate, kind and patient
Key Attributes and Skills
Ability to work under pressure.
High-level communication skills.
Stakeholder management skills.
Good organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task.
Committed to high standards of service delivery.
Ability to work under pressure.
High levels of confidentiality
Applicant instructions
All interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters with copies of their most recent curriculum vitaes with at least three traceable references to [email protected]. The closing date for receiving applications is 26th January,2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.