Job Description

Position: Project Officer-Child Protection
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Buhera, Chimanimani, Chipinge or Chiredzi Districts
Duration: Fixed Term Contract
Deadline: 30 April 2024
Expected Start: 01 May 2024
Terre Des Hommes Italia (TDH Italy), a child rights organisation seeks to hire a competent, qualified
and experienced Project Officer (PO) to spearhead its Child Protection Project in any of the following
districts - Buhera, Chimanimani, Chipinge and Chiredzi.
Job purpose
The Project Officer will be responsible for the day to day running of the Child Protection project in the
selected district in line with TDH Italy’s goals, UNICEF and Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social
Welfare guidelines. The Project Officer will help to network with and keep all necessary stakeholders
updated on all Child Protection activities in the selected district. The PO is expected to spearhead the
project in line with donor rules and regulations. The post holder will be key in the implementation of
the project and carrying out day to day activities in the selected district.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
 Project implementation and management of project assets at district level.
 Engage, collaborate and coordinate with district and community level Department of Social
Development (DSD) staff, in implementing and rolling out Child Protection activities in the targeted districts and wards.
 Support DSD in monitoring and tracking Child Protection concerns raised in all the targeted
wards and carry out preventive measures to reduce occurrences of such cases.
 Conduct joint assessments with relevant stakeholders to identify issues leading to child
marriages and share findings.
 Participate in district level sensitization meetings and community level cultural and religious
awareness campaigns.
 Support Guidance and Counselling teachers in targeted schools in establishing relevant targeted
assistance to vulnerable adolescent girls and boys.
 Support and work closely with M & E, Economic Empowerment Officer, Advocacy and
Communication Officer and Project Coordinator in sharing timely updates on Project
implementation.
 Representing TDH and the project at district and community level and be able to articulate the
project goals and what it seeks to achieve.
 Networking with other partners operating in the district and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Social Work. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least 3 years project implementation experience, mainly in Child Protection, Education and Child
Marriage initiatives and community engagement.
Familiar and knowledgeable with Child Protection Policies/programming and community engagement
processes from community to national levels.
Clear understanding of the cultural sensitivities and familiarity with the customs and norms in the
districts of operation

Key Skills
The person is expected to have the following key skills:
 Emotional resilience and empathy
 Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent observational skills
 Good teamwork skills.
 Good decision making and time management.

How to Apply

All applications should be shared not later than 30 April 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Due to the urgency, applications will be considered on rolling basis. Please note the post can be filled before deadline.

How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application letter and curriculum vitae with three contactable
referees to: [email protected], clearly indicating “Project Officer-Child Protection (indicate
District of preference)” on the subject of the email.