Child Protection Specialist

4. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, sociology, education, law, public health, humanitarian studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in child protection, case management, MHPSS, safeguarding, education in emergencies, or community-based protection.
• Strong understanding of child protection principles, best interests of the child, confidentiality, referral pathways, child safeguarding, and do-no-harm.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, caregivers, communities, local authorities, and service providers.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, tools, and guidance documents in English. Arabic or Kurdish is an advantage depending on the location.

5. Contract Conditions

• The position is contract based and does not automatically create a permanent employment relationship.
• Payment may be monthly, milestone based, or deliverable based, according to the signed contract.
• The contractor must submit agreed deliverables, timesheets, invoices, or activity reports as required.
• The contractor must comply with the organization’s code of conduct, child safeguarding policy, PSEA policy, confidentiality rules, and security procedures.

6. Safeguarding Statement

The organization has zero tolerance for child abuse, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, harassment, discrimination, and any form of harm against children or vulnerable people. The selected candidate will be required to sign and comply with the organization’s safeguarding and code of conduct policies. Background checks and reference checks may be required before contract signature.