Job ID
48727
Job Title
Child Protection Assistant
To work for
ADRA Syria
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
•Develop and implement monthly and quarterly workplans for child protection activities
•Assist the Protection and Education Officers to ensure effective internal integration and harmonized workplans across activities
•Mentoring and coaching of PSS counsellors / teachers in terms of child protection technical competencies, focusing on child protection identification and awareness, in accordance with relevant technical standards
•Regularly update and document beneficiary data, attendance sheets, activity records, and monitoring data in accordance with MEAL guidelines
•Coordinate with relevant focal people and participate in regular team meetings, coordination meetings and monitoring activities
•Deliver awareness raising sessions, facilitate training and mentoring for teachers as needed
•Ensure activities are inclusive, gender-sensitive, and accessible to children with disabilities
•Collaborate with school principals, teachers, parents and partner organizations to strengthen participation in child protection and education activities
•Ensure that case management team maintains an up-to-date service mapping for their geographical area
•Support case workers in case planning, involving families as appropriate, particularly in high risk/ complex cases
•Support Case Workers to conduct case conferences (as necessary) with relevant service providers
•Promote safeguarding, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and Do-No-Harm principles in all activities, ensuring adherence to confidentiality
•Assist the Protection and Education Officers to ensure effective internal integration and harmonized workplans across activities
•Mentoring and coaching of PSS counsellors / teachers in terms of child protection technical competencies, focusing on child protection identification and awareness, in accordance with relevant technical standards
•Regularly update and document beneficiary data, attendance sheets, activity records, and monitoring data in accordance with MEAL guidelines
•Coordinate with relevant focal people and participate in regular team meetings, coordination meetings and monitoring activities
•Deliver awareness raising sessions, facilitate training and mentoring for teachers as needed
•Ensure activities are inclusive, gender-sensitive, and accessible to children with disabilities
•Collaborate with school principals, teachers, parents and partner organizations to strengthen participation in child protection and education activities
•Ensure that case management team maintains an up-to-date service mapping for their geographical area
•Support case workers in case planning, involving families as appropriate, particularly in high risk/ complex cases
•Support Case Workers to conduct case conferences (as necessary) with relevant service providers
•Promote safeguarding, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and Do-No-Harm principles in all activities, ensuring adherence to confidentiality
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field
•Minimum 2 years of experience in child protection activities, preferably with an (I)NGO
•Strong coordination and communication abilities
•High ethical standards and confidentiality
•Working level of English (writing and speaking)
•Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, including PSEA, and commitment to child protection standards
•Minimum 2 years of experience in child protection activities, preferably with an (I)NGO
•Strong coordination and communication abilities
•High ethical standards and confidentiality
•Working level of English (writing and speaking)
•Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, including PSEA, and commitment to child protection standards
Specific Vacancy Requirements
ADRA Syria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in the targeted communities, as well as the welfare of all ADRA Syria representatives. ADRA Syria expects the post holder to adhere to and share this commitment. All necessary measures for safer recruitment are required, including thorough background checks.
ADRA Syria strives to build a diverse team and encourages applicants of all abilities to apply. ADRA Syria is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process based on a request.
ADRA Syria strives to build a diverse team and encourages applicants of all abilities to apply. ADRA Syria is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process based on a request.
Salary and Benefits
Not Specified
About us
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Syria is an international humanitarian NGO, registered in Syria since 2013 and working in the sectors of WASH, shelter, education, health, protection, livelihoods and food security. ADRA Syria is looking for experienced and enthusiastic individuals to be part of the Protection Team for an integrated child protection / education in emergencies project.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 31, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 30, 2026
CV Language
English
