Technical Advisor on Child Protection in Emergencies

Plan International is an international dual mandated organisation that aims to achieve equal rights and opportunities for girls and young women and improving the living conditions of girls and boys in both development and humanitarian contexts. Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Because every girl and boy has the right to be healthy, educated, protected, valued and respected in their own community and beyond. Plan International has projects in 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to improve the position of boys, girls and young women enabling them to learn, lead, decide and thrive.

For our Humanitarian Department in Amsterdam we are looking for a fulltime Maternity Cover of 5 months:

Technical Advisor on Child Protection in Emergencies

35 hours per week for 5 months

Position in the organization

The Technical Advisor on Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) works as part of the Humanitarian team within the International Programme Department, reporting to the Head of Humanitarian action.

The Technical Advisor on Child Protection in Emergencies ideally works in the office of Plan International Netherlands (NLNO) in Amsterdam with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, however working remote can be explored.

What will you do?

As Technical Advisor on Child Protection in Emergencies you will work in a diverse and dynamic team on the development, monitoring, reporting and compliance of humanitarian projects. You will do so in collaboration with colleagues both in the Netherlands and our country offices, regional hubs and global hub

More specifically, this role has a high focus on providing technical support and quality control on CPiE of the new and existing humanitarian portfolio within Plan International Netherlands; ensuring Plan International is further capacitated in being a high quality and fast responder in Humanitarian situations with a specific focus on (adolescent) girls in crisis.

Our ideal candidate for this position operates with a strong sense of team spirit, proactively seeking collaboration but is equally able to make informed decisions independently and rapidly. Prior experience in the Humanitarian sector is required, preferably in a dual-mandate organization. Moreover, experience in designing and monitoring child protection in emergencies interventions, including logical frameworks, activities, budgets is key to this position, preferably in different humanitarian contexts.  Knowledge of integrated programming between CPiE and other sectors, including Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) is an advantage. Specifically, additional technical skills and experience on Education in Emergencies is considered a strong added value.

In this role you will liaise closely with other teams in the International Programmes department such as the Project Finance Team and the Knowledge Learning and Innovation team as well as with the Plan International global federation.

In coordination with the Humanitarian Program officers in the team, you provide guidance and technical support,

• You ensure needs-based, quality child protection in emergencies interventions for (adolescent) girls and boys are developed and compliance with CPiE minimum standards and other relevant national and international guidance’s, including donor’s (especially ECHO)
• You support in CPiE needs assessments and proposal development (especially for the upcoming ECHO funding opportunities)
• You support quality and timely implementation of supported CPiE interventions, through regular communication with the other Humanitarian Program Officers as well as relevant Country Office level staff
• When required, you provide direct technical support to relevant staff in the Country Offices, including trainings and/or document good practices.
• You support in donor compliance ensuring reporting meets quality standards
• When required, you develop or review tools and guidance notes
• When required, you will participate in Protection Group meetings of Plan International in the Netherlands, as well as the global CPiE coordination calls of the Plan International federation
• You support the National Office in developing, shaping and implementing our humanitarian strategy and represent Plan International Netherlands when needed. 

What do you bring?

• Master’s degree in International Development or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years humanitarian program experience, with a minimum of two years in- country experience with implementing/managing/supervising CPiE projects.
• Experience in Education in Emergencies besides CPiE is a strong added value.
• Experience in gender mainstreaming and how to develop wider programs that are gender and age sensitive as well as inclusive .
• Proven experience in programming in key CPiE technical areas, especially in refugee and displacement settings as well as with the use of CVA for Child protection outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in providing CPiE technical support in needs assessments, proposal writing, donor reporting and project implementation
• You are flexible, proactive, focus on results and can work with (short) deadlines. Strengths include listening, empathy, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project countries – including to high insecurity contexts and on a short notice (in so far as this is currently possible).
• Commitment to and understanding of the child rights approach, the Child Rights Convention, and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Proficiency in Dutch is preferred. Fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic are considered a major advantage for this position.

Ideally you will be based in Amsterdam, but working remotely can be explored, with the potential for visits to Plan International’s programme countries when required (sometimes at short notice). This is a very dynamic role which requires strong flexibility in working hours (incl. evenings and/or weekends), especially when working on proposal design 

Please note that we will only consider applicants who currently have a valid work permit for the Netherlands. 

Plan International offers:

An inspiring job in an international organisation with an inviting atmosphere. A fulltime workweek with us is 35 hours. These hours are usually flexible and could, for example, also be spread out over 4 working days. We facilitate hybrid working and work 50% of our time or at least 2 days a week from our office in de Baarsjes in Amsterdam. We also offer excellent employment benefits:

• Gross monthly salary between € 3.300 and € 3.900 for 35 hours per week, depending on your background and experience;
• Ample opportunities for personal growth and training;
• If you have a commuting distance of 10 km or more (one way), you will receive an NS OV card on the basis of public transport;
• Participation in the collective pension insurance with Zwitserleven;
• 5 weeks' holiday per year;

Interested?

Respond by uploading your cover letter and CV latest December 6th via https://cvselectie.net/plan-international-nederland/7867/ (if the link doesn't work, you can copy-paste it into your browser, preferably Chrome). Because we work with this application system, unfortunately we cannot accept applications via email. Only for specific questions about this position, please contact Sam De Greve, Manager Humanitarian Programmes: sam.de.greve@planinternational.nl. Pre-introduction mails and open communication prior to application close are not appreciated.

Welcome!

Plan International values diversity so everyone is welcome. We like to use the power of diversity (in terms of cultural background, gender, age, religion or sexual preference) to achieve the best result. That's why we encourage everyone to apply.

Statement of Conduct

During the selection process, safety for children and young adults will be discussed. This is essential for Plan International, we do not accept any form of abuse. Submitting a recent Statement of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) and obtaining standardised references in accordance with the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme is part of the procedure.

This is Plan International:

Plan International is a development cooperation organisation that is active in more than 75 countries and is committed to vulnerable children in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, with a special focus on girls and young women. Plan International aims to eliminate the disadvantaged position of girls and young women and give them the same opportunities and rights as boys. Plan International is working towards a better future for vulnerable children and young people in low and middle-income countries with the support of thousands of sponsors, companies and (institutional) donors. Plan International is one of the Giro555 organisations. Please check our website and social media channels for more information about our work.

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