Child Protection Casework/ BID Officer- Kakuma

Job title:

Child Protection Casework/ BID Officer

Line Manager:

Child Protection Supervisor

Functional Link:

Child Protection Supervisor

Supervises

Line management (direct):

CPVs

Workplace

Kalobeyei

Overarching responsibilities “Main goals”

Implementation of case management activities for refugee children, their parents, caregivers and

 families in need of protection at the Refugee camps.

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• Child Protection Casework Officer intervenes in the case identification and registration, Case planning, referral and follow-up of the beneficiaries in collaboration Child Protection Volunteers.
  
• Ensure that the consent/assent to proceed with the case management from both the child, the parent and/or caregiver and legal guardian for unaccompanied children is sought.
  
• Supervises and provide training for Child Protection Volunteers in structural case management to reinforce their skills and capacity to conduct interviews, fill data collection forms, refer and follow-up with children at household level.
  
• Develop an individual action plan for each beneficiary that responds to needs addressed in initial and comprehensive assessments and seek support of the Case Management Senior Officer whenever necessary.
  
• Establish and maintain positive and efficient relations with target beneficiaries, community members and all the other actors operating in the camp. Seek for synergies to optimize resources and time and strengthen services for the beneficiaries whenever possible.
  
• Regularly follow up the assigned case to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames. Ensure that progress is regularly reviewed.
  
• Regularly monitor and provide support to children and families through visits, providing guidance and advice.
  
• Work closely with the Psychosocial team members in the identification of psychosocial distress cases and makes appropriate references to Psychosocial team for help.
  
• Work closely with data team to ensure timely data entry to the IACPIMS and feedback on follow up cases are generated as required.
  
• Conduct Best Interests’ Assessments and Best interests Determination (BIAs/BIDs) for UASC and other children with heightened Protection concerns.
  
• Participate and be able to present Best Interest’s Assessment cases conducted by him/her in the BID panel and action on the recommendations entered by the panelists.
  
• Timely preparation of progress report including both qualitative and quantitative information on BIAs/BIDs activities and put into situation report, monthly report and quarterly report.
  
• Ensuring that issues for child protection are raised and addressed.
  
• Ensure the placement of children in alternative care adhere to Tdh procedure and with the Kenya Guidelines on Alternative Care.   
  
• Be ready to respond to emergency cases.
  
• Participate in surveys and data collection when required.
  

Specific Responsibilities/Context of “tasks”

More specifically he/she has the following responsibilities:

Child Protection

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• Promote, and ensure project activities are in line with, child protection principles.
  
• Ensure the project activities are integrated in the Kakuma child protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines.
  
• Report serious cases of abuse on children identified by the project team to the management team. Strict confidentiality must be respected.
  

Coordination and representation

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• Coordinate with CP casework officers, Empowerment team and psychosocial team to ensure program integration, case referrals and BID recommendations.
  
• Coordinate in the identification, follow up of children in alternative care and monitoring of foster parent.
  
• Work in close collaboration with Tdh partners and other key actors.
  
• Coordinate with other Tdh sectors to ensure implementation of standardized activities and with other departments (program and support) of Tdh in Kakuma as necessary.
  
• Participate in forums and meetings in her/his field of expertise, when relevant and necessary.
  

Other:

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• Work with the Child Protection Senior Officer to provide accurate and timely activity reports.
  
• Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.
  

Abuse Prevention Policy - Operational Risk Management

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• Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.
  
• Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
  
• Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
  

Staff employed to work in Tdh will be expected to have:

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• Professional conduct that reflects proper behavior in accordance with local culture and tradition.
  
• Ensure the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defend in all circumstance
  
• Commits to observe discretion on any information related to the organization functioning and beneficiary related issues.
  
• He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Protection Policy
  

Skills

This function requires possession of fundamental personal, social and leadership skills (CPSLs), technical and methodological skills (CTMs) and Managerial and strategic skills (CMSs)

In particular:

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• Required qualities: proactive, autonomous, rigorous, organized, good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work in a team
  
• Good planning and organizational skills
  
• Ability to utilize child friendly interviewing skills
  
• Professionalism
  
• Respect for diverse cultural backgrounds
  

As well as the following specific “trade” skills

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• A collaborative attitude with colleagues in- and outside the team
  
• Management of time and priorities; meeting deadlines
  
• Experience in drafting project proposals and managing subsidies, fund-raising and a good knowledge of financial partners
  
• Good knowledge and experience of the project management cycle and M&E
  
• Excellent interpersonal qualities: integrity, a capacity to judge, diplomacy
  
• Proactive, creative and out-of-the-box thinking
  

Required conditions

Training/Qualifications

Professional University degree in social work, Community development, psychology, social sciences and any other relevant field.

Experience

·         At least 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable young populations and/or asylum seekers in need of Protection.

·         Experience working with extremely vulnerable individuals and SGBV Survivors in particular, is an asset.

·         Previous experience with Tdh or another child protection organization is desirable.

·         Knowledge of key protection issues in the asylum seekers population and best practices.

·         Knowledge of protection system in Kakuma Refugee Complex or similar settings

Languages                                  

Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Turkana language is a plus

IT know-how

Competency in computer applications and packages with Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet).

 General Code of of Conduct and Tdh’s Risk Management Policies

Commits to complying with the General Code of Conduct and systematically reports any breach of the Code through the Tdh warning procedure: raises the awareness within the Foundation on violence and abuse and the rights that derive from them regarding children, community members and our own employees.

Commits to complying with the Risk Management Policies, including: Safeguard policies (the policy of Safeguarding Children, the Policy of Protecting against Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the Guideline on Abusive Behavior at Work), the Safety/Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policies and the Prevention of Funding Criminal Acivities.

Commits to reducing the risk of abuse by developing an open and informed culture of management within the organization and in our work with children and the communities where we work.

Tdh’s organizational values

Our organizational values guide us in our operational and strategic choices and are the foundation of all decisions made by us. Those five values are incorporated into each process connected to the staff. All collaborators are assessed according to the organization’s values.

PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT

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• We promote and enhance participation and empowerment.
  
• We create the space for active participation and embrace inputs from others.
  
• We are sensitive about others’ needs to influence.
  
• We share and delegate power and responsibilities.
  

PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION

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• We trust the capacities of our key actors as primary responders and agents of change. We build on their strengths and on their needs.
  
• We champion co-creation and value complementarity.
  
• We appreciate other points of view and seek collectively for pragmatic and innovative solutions.
  
• We manifest humility, respect, fairness and see others as equal partners.
  

INNOVATION AND LEARNING

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• We promote a culture of innovation.
  
• We value curiosity, welcome new initiatives, and foster creativity.
  
• We embrace voluntary learning and are ready for trial and error.
  
• We foster knowledge sharing, learning and strive for sustainability.
  

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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• We celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of people.
  
• We genuinely commit to diversity and inclusion and see it as a wealth in all our activities.
  
• We understand the cultural contexts and value differences.
  
• We are truly committed to an equal treatment.
  

LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

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• We thrive to offer our best, we think ahead, and are ready and willing to go the extra mile for the well-being of children.
  
• We provide quality programming and support. We are accountable and transparent. We use power responsibly.
  
• We position ourselves through our expertise and savoir-faire.
  
• We advocate for the rights of children whenever possible and seek actively opportunities to do so.
  

Application modalities:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch Candidates are required to indicate the position title and location on the subject line of the email when applying.

Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position will be recruited on a rolling basis. The closing date for the application of this position is 18 February 2026.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer