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Life Prep Foundation / มูลนิธิเตรียมชีวิต

Job Description: Child Protection Officer

Life Prep Foundation is a Thai Foundation operating education and protection programs in Chiang Mai and Samut Sakhon provinces.

The mission of the Foundation is to elevate and improve access to quality education for all children living in Thailand. We do so by working on a family integration program for former boarding students, education support projects for children in over eight provinces, a residential program for vulnerable children, and community outreach projects for marginalized children in Chiang Mai and Samut Sakhon provinces.

We have reintegrated over 100 children with their families and are committed to ensuring they are safe and at the same time we want to strengthen our relationship with their communities.

The residential program was first planned over 10 years ago when many remote villages had no schools and roads were in poorer conditions. Much has changed in Thailand and the Foundation is undergoing a restructuring and stronger emphasis will be based on the ability to support families to look after their children while ensuring they can access and remain in schools while living at home.

Life Prep exists to support the most marginalized children in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Samut Sakhon, and you will be provided with the financial resources to develop a strong child protection program for the children living still at Life Prep, for our current and former students and for their communities. 

OVERVIEW

The Child Protection Officer develops appropriate child protection policies and programs a, trains staff and oversees the implementation of such policies.

He/she supports our social work and education team in ensuring a safe environment for all children at their learning centers, their families and their communities.

When/if required he/she investigates and reports instances of abuse according to the organization’s policies and Thai laws.

ROLE

• Develop Child Protection policies with the staff, ensuring they are understood, accepted and implemented.
• Act as Child Protection officer and appoint representatives in each program; Educates children and their safety and protection;
• Provide input into annual strategic plans to ensure relevance of services and alignment with the foundation priorities;
• Reviews family reintegration plans;
• Demonstrate a complete knowledge of Life Prep operations and management.
• Demonstrate a forward thinking, open-minded approach to social and community issues.
• Help maintain a friendly, progressive, open and welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
• Maintain a positive relationship with Life Prep beneficiaries, their families and the community which Life Prep serves.
• Establish positive relationships with partners, Government Departments/ Ministries.
• Use of excellent leadership qualities.
• Possess a clear understanding of case management, child rights and child protection issues.
• Possess in depth knowledge of UNICEF recommendations on family reintegration and alternative care for children.
• Believe residential programs are the last resource for children and that family settings are the ideal setting for children to grow up in.
• Always behave in a friendly, calm, humble and professional manner and be a key model for the organization.
• Show a clear commitment and dedication to the children reached by Life Prep.
• Confront the challenges and solves problems in an effective timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an NGO as a child protection officer or senior social worker.
• Excellent Thai and English speaking skills.
• Training in Child Protection;
• Excellent Computer proficiency (Microsoft office, emails, Skype etc.)
• Degree or masters in relevant field with preference of social or development qualifications.
• Ability to adapt to extremely challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be prepared to work flexibly hours in certain situations.
• Must be honest, reliable, friendly, willing to learn & work hard.

REPORTING

Line and Staff manager (= the immediate superior in the management chain; the person who signs off your holiday requests, directs your time allocation, and will deliver any disciplinary proceedings): Social Program Advisor 

LOCATION

Mahachai, Samut Sakhon with occasional trips to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

REMUNERATION

Life Prep provides successful candidates with a competitive salary and benefits based on experience and potential. It offers an annual salary increase plus other benefits such as Annual Bonus, 24-hour Insurance, and Friendly Working Environment with other HR policies paralleling to applicable Thai Laws.

Contact : admin-mt@schsf.org / 053-857457