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THE ORGANIZATION

Through its work in 80 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International seeks to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver lasting benefits by increasing their income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.

Plan International promotes children's rights and is committed to protecting children and promoting gender equality. Therefore, it takes the necessary steps to ensure that its interventions and the actions of its staff are in accordance with this policy. Furthermore, we respect the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination against individuals based on race, color, gender, age, origin, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious and/or political beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy.

PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring technical quality in Child Protection in Emergencies during project implementation, designing and ensuring the proper execution of group and individual psychosocial support strategies, case management, child-friendly spaces, and prioritizing child protection. This position is responsible for using methodologies and approaches that ensure quality in all interventions aimed at preventing and responding to violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and adolescents in humanitarian situations. Furthermore, this role will strengthen the technical capacities of operational teams linked to the project and establish key inter-institutional relationships for advocacy and comprehensive work. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing methodological and technical guides, providing training and implementing them, and ensuring the proper documentation and monitoring of support components. Additionally, this role will ensure the appropriate implementation of gender and age-sensitive approaches, guaranteeing compliance with PLAN's Accountability and PSHEA policies and the Humanitarian Network.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

- Budget: None
- Number of Employees under your supervision: 6
- Area of ​​Responsibility: Project
- Other Statistics: None

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Protection Specialist in Emergencies is responsible for ensuring the project's technically sound implementation, particularly in the design and implementation of intervention strategies for children and adolescents and families affected by armed violence and human displacement. They must guarantee the ongoing training of operational teams, develop and apply methodological guides tailored to the needs of the beneficiary population, and ensure effective monitoring of services provided. Their work also involves the proper documentation of information, the adaptation of child-centered intervention methodologies, and the follow-up of services provided within the project framework.

1. Development Management Based on Humanitarian Programs:
- Ensure the proper implementation and technical monitoring of individual, family, and community intervention strategies in the components of psychosocial support, case management, and community and institutional strengthening for Child Protection in Emergencies, using approaches and methodologies that guarantee technical quality.
- Train and strengthen the capacities of the operational teams linked to the project and under its supervision, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills for the proper implementation of the project and its response components.
- Develop technical and methodological guides for direct intervention with children and adolescents and families, including guidelines for service implementation, case follow-up, and data security for those served, in collaboration with the Psychosocial Support and Case Management team.
- Ensure the proper adaptation of physical spaces for child-friendly care to guarantee their safety, participation, and dignity.
- Guide the identification of children's needs, response gaps, and coordination opportunities to inform contextualized programming and response that addresses specific risk factors.
- Strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders and protection institutions in child-centered approaches for identification, referral, and care.
- Establish and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and the child protection system at the local and national levels to ensure coordination, safe referral, and comprehensive care for children and adolescents at risk of protection.
- Establish and maintain key inter-institutional relationships at the central and local levels to strengthen project implementation and promote advocacy and partnerships with other humanitarian actors.
- Collaborate closely with the project coordinator to ensure coherence in project implementation and alignment with all related areas of the response.
- Ensure the effective application of Plan International's institutional approaches (protection, gender equality, inclusion, resilience, and meaningful participation), ensuring that all programmatic activities are in the best interests of the child.
- Ensure that safe environments are created in all interventions, managing risks, promoting safe practices with children and adolescents, and establishing mitigation measures to prevent PSHEA and Safeguard situations during implementation.
- Ensure the correct implementation of Accountability Action Plans (AAP), PSHEA, and Safeguards throughout the intervention, in support of project specialists.
- In close coordination with the M&E team and the project coordinator, ensure the quality of narrative reports to the donor.
- Other relevant functions to ensure that the responsibilities of the position and the technical quality are optimal, relevant, and timely.

2. Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Apply all institutional regulations to ensure the safeguarding of children, adolescents, and program participants.
- Collect the corresponding documentation, follow up on, and/or participate in evaluations of safeguarding standards.
- Report any concerns about child abuse or mistreatment or non-compliance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- Inform and train children and adolescents about self-protection factors and the culture of reporting any threat to their rights.
- Apply safeguarding tools (risk matrix, etc.)

3. Gender and Inclusion Responsibilities:
- Actively promote and practice gender equality in all areas of institutional and operational work so that children, but especially girls, adolescents, and women, can develop their full potential.
- Participate in gender-transformative training processes and apply the principles of the gender-transformative approach in community work, labor relations, and daily life.
- Foster the active and meaningful participation of the community in decision-making and project implementation, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected.
- Use inclusive language and communication that does not reinforce gender stereotypes or exclude any group. This also includes the use of images and communication materials that reflect the diversity of the community.
- Identify and address potential barriers in communities that prevent children from fully participating in, accessing, and participating in, project resources and opportunities.

4. Responsibilities regarding administrative and financial procedures:
- Comply with internal procedures and local service agreements for requesting goods and services.
- Comply with corporate procedures for the proper use of assets and resources assigned for the performance of your work.
- Report any incident involving loss, damage, or removal of assets and resources assigned for the performance of your work.
- Comply with corporate safety recommendations and protocols and local procedures before, during, and after the use of Plan International vehicles. (If you are a PIH vehicle driver).
- Comply with local procedures for the disbursement, use, and settlement of financial resources used during the performance of your work activities.

PROBLEM SOLVING:
Understands a wide range of procedures, answering questions about what needs to be done in specific local situations that may have a significant degree of complexity. The emphasis is on finding immediate solutions with clear implementation points at different levels of the organizational structure. Initiative is often required.

Internal Relations :
- Project Sub-Manager
- Regional Child Protection Specialist
- Supply Chain
- Technical Advisors
- Programmatic Team of Program Units and Safeguarding Focal Point and PSHEA

External stakeholders:
- Honduras humanitarian network
- Protection sector
- Strategic partner
- Communities served
- Local authorities

EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in humanitarian or development projects, with a focus on child protection, violence prevention, case management, and psychosocial services.
- Experience in the design and implementation of community and psychosocial intervention strategies in crisis or vulnerable contexts.
- Experience in the development of technical guides, training, and data documentation for child protection projects.

Required knowledge
- Child protection, violence prevention, gender-based violence.
- Development of skills in children and adolescents, participatory methodologies, and positive parenting.
- Operation of the protection system and referral and care pathways.
- Child protection system, legal frameworks, and public policies on children's and adolescents' rights.
- Gender and inclusion approach, humanitarian principles, and safeguards.
- Basic knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and management of social projects.

Specific Competencies for the Position
- Facilitative Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Writing Skills
- Effective Communication
- Planning Ability
- Relationship Building
- Effective Negotiation

Technical skills
- Analysis of child protection risks and application of approaches to preventing gender-based violence.
- Facilitation and community education with diverse groups.
- Inter-institutional coordination and advocacy skills.
- Results-oriented project management.
- Effective communication and responsible handling of sensitive information.
- Critical and accurate analysis.
- Strong interest in and commitment to working with children.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to deliver results quickly.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
- The position involves activities that entail moderate stress
- Requires moderate physical effort
- Typical environment: 80% field (fieldwork subject to weather conditions in the work area) 20% administrative

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG PEOPLE
- High Level of Contact: There is frequent contact or interaction with children and young people.
- High Level of Access to Information: Has access to information about children and young people.

Work location: Central District or Sula Valley (To be confirmed)
Type of function: Programmatic
Reports to: Project Sub-Management
Closing date: March 7, 2026

Plan International Values

We work to achieve lasting change.
We seek a significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring, in particular, equality for girls. Our challenge is to remain bold, courageous, responsive, determined, and innovative.

We are open and accountable.
We create an environment of trust within and outside the organization through inclusion, honesty, and transparency. We take responsibility for the decisions we make and our impact on others, and we deliver on our commitments.

Together we do it right.
Our success lies in working effectively with others, both inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our members and help them achieve their goals. At Plan International, we come together to create and deliver solutions for our teams, children, young people, communities, and partners.

We are inclusive and empowering.
We respect all people, value differences, and reject inequality in our programs and workplaces. We support children and young people to build their confidence and transform their lives. We empower our employees to perform at their best and reach their full potential.

Early application is recommended, as we will be reviewing applications during the advertising period and reserve the right to close the ad early.

In accordance with Plan International's "Safeguarding Children" and "Young People" policy, a series of pre-employment checks will be carried out.

As an international, child-centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights, including their right to protection from violence and abuse. This means we have particular responsibilities towards the children we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or putting children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively promotes diversity, receiving applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/53618/