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Protection Officer – (CP&GBV) job at War Child Alliance | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
War Child International is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war, focusing on protection, education, and advocacy for children's rights in conflict zones. Established in the early 1990s, War Child has expanded its operations across 14 countries, including regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, delivering life-changing services and support in communities affected by conflicts.
The organization is recognized for its commitment to reaching children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and supporting them long after the cameras have gone. War Child fosters a work culture rooted in values of integrity, transparency, and accountability, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Job opportunities span various roles, with positions advertised on their official website, providing details on work arrangements and application procedures. Innovation is central to War Child's approach, implementing evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children's well-being, education, and self-determination. As a networked expert organization, War Child collaborates with partners to maximize its reach and impact.
The organization's core values emphasize being accountable to children, ensuring their safety and involving them in decisions that affect their lives. Corporate social responsibility is inherent in War Child's mission, as it strives to uphold the rights of children and support their recovery from the effects of armed conflict. For more information, visit their official website at www.warchild.org.uk.
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Job Title
Protection Officer – (CP&GBV) job at War Child Alliance
War Child Alliance
Job Description
Job Title: Protection Officer – (CP&GBV)
Organisation: War Child Alliance
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 2,570,880 – 3,957,752 Sh per month
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Support
Support local partners in implementing CP and GBV activities in line with project plans and quality standards.
Ensure timely and high-quality implementation of activities, including case management, community-based protection mechanisms, and awareness campaigns.
Support local partners to provide first-level support to survivors of GBV and children at risk, ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality.
Facilitate case conferences and referrals to specialized services as needed.
Assist in monitoring and evaluating program impact, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Capacity Building and Technical Support
Provide mentorship and coaching to partner case workers on GBV and CP prevention and response.
Support the development and dissemination of CP and GBV tools and guidelines.
Organize and facilitate training on case management and survivor-centered approaches.
Strengthen community-based GBV and CP structures in collaboration with implementing partners for sustainability of interventions.
Coordination and Advocacy
Participate in coordination meetings, including the CP and GBV sub-sector working groups.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local service providers and authorities.
Advocate for improved protection services and referral pathways for children and GBV survivors.
Support the establishment of feedback mechanisms to enhance accountability.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Ensure partner adherence to CP and GBV quality standards and best practices.
Work with M&E teams to collect and analyze data on CP and GBV services.
Contribute to weekly, monthly, annual and donor reports, case studies, and learning documents.
Regularly assess community needs and update program strategies accordingly.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Child Protection, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in CP and GBV programming, preferably in humanitarian settings.
Strong knowledge of CP and GBV case management and survivor-centered approaches.
Experience in training and capacity-building for local partners and community structures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English; knowledge of refugee languages in Uganda is an asset.
Experience working in refugee or emergency settings.
Knowledge of War Child’s programming and safeguarding policies.
Takes responsibility for decision-making and resource management.
Holds self and team accountable for program quality and impact.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
Values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment.
Develops and encourages innovative solutions in protection programming.
Willing to take measured risks to improve program outcomes.
Acts in a transparent and ethical manner, upholding humanitarian principles.
Committed to War Child’s mission, child safeguarding, and protection policies.
MUST have the following;
Familiarity with proGresV4, CPIMS+ and GBVIMS+ application and experience data management systems is a MUST.
Knowledge and experience in using UNHCR (BIP) especially hands on administration BIA and BID a MUST.
MUST know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license Class A permit.
How to Apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 10th April 2025
