Job ID
49182
Job Title
Child Protection Officer
To work for
Terre des hommes Foundation - Switzerland
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations - Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
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The Child Protection Officer leads the implementation and quality of child protection activities, including managing complex cases, supervising caseworkers, and strengthening community-based protection mechanisms. This role ensures compliance with SOPs and contributes to monitoring, reporting, and coordination efforts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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·Manage complex child protection cases and supervise caseworkers.
·Technically supervise protection caseworkers. Conduct regular coaching, case reviews, and capacity-building.
·Establish and support Community-Based Child Protection Committees and youth groups.
·Lead protection monitoring and ensure timely referrals.
·Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data quality.
·Represent Switzerland in coordination meetings.
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The Child Protection Officer leads the implementation and quality of child protection activities, including managing complex cases, supervising caseworkers, and strengthening community-based protection mechanisms. This role ensures compliance with SOPs and contributes to monitoring, reporting, and coordination efforts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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·Manage complex child protection cases and supervise caseworkers.
·Technically supervise protection caseworkers. Conduct regular coaching, case reviews, and capacity-building.
·Establish and support Community-Based Child Protection Committees and youth groups.
·Lead protection monitoring and ensure timely referrals.
·Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data quality.
·Represent Switzerland in coordination meetings.
Qualifications
·Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
·2-3 years experience in child protection (case management, MHPSS).
·Fluent in Arabic; English is an asset.
·Good IT and reporting skills.
·2-3 years experience in child protection (case management, MHPSS).
·Fluent in Arabic; English is an asset.
·Good IT and reporting skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply 11/07/2026
Salary and Benefits
As per Terre des hommes Foundation - Switzerland Salary Scale for staff under national contracts
About us
Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organization for children's aid. Through our health, protection, and emergency relief programs, we provide assistance to over four million children and their families in around 40 countries each year.
Terre des hommes (Tdh) opened its Syria mission in 2021 and dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Syria. Through our projects, we provide essential healthcare, education, and protection to those affected by conflict and crisis.
Terre des hommes (Tdh) opened its Syria mission in 2021 and dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Syria. Through our projects, we provide essential healthcare, education, and protection to those affected by conflict and crisis.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 23, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 23, 2026
CV Language
English
