• Working in GBV and CP programming in emergencies, inclusive of case management, using an intersectional and inclusive lens;
• Implementing the CCS guidelines and training package across multiple contexts; and
• Leading the development of global resources, including GBV and/or CP technical guidelines, curriculum, and training materials. 

Dear all, 

As part of UNICEF and the IRC's efforts to update Caring for Child Survivors: Guidelines for Health and Psychosocial Service Providers in Humanitarian Settings (CCS guidelines) and the associated training package, we are facilitating a series of field consultations to ensure that the updated resources meet the needs of frontline workers responding to child/adolescent survivors. Part of this field consultation process is an online global survey to be completed by a wide range of humanitarian actors across various contexts.

Everyone involved in responding to child/adolescent survivors of sexual violence in humanitarian settings is invited to complete the online survey – available in Arabic, English, French, Myanmar, Spanish, and Swahili – using the following link: https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/single/bb8db5eb21c0be496f5a98db18e22930.

If you support child/adolescent survivors in your body of work, we ask that you complete the survey. Please also share this invitation and survey widely with relevant colleagues. Of particular interest is feedback from case management actors.

The survey will be open until Friday 3 September 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Additional information on the project to update the CCS guidelines and training package can be found on the attached fact sheet. 

Thank you,
Jennifer Lee

Please share this widely with your networks.  A fantastic opportunity to work with Save the Children Norway, linking to Save the Children International, in an interesting role that focuses on CPiE with and SGBV focus.

Please use this link to apply Deadline 11^th August

If you have any further questions contact Ina Boe after 5^th August. (ina.boe@...)

The L&D Working Group and the Case Management Task Force of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action are pleases to invite you to join a webinar on Case Management adaptations during COVID-19 crisis.

Wednesday 7 July, 15.00-16.00 CET - Register at this Link

During the webinar we will be hearing from practitioners on adaptations made to case management programming in the context of COVID-19, challenges encountered and recommendations for key actions to tackle obstacles that are still to be faced.

We will also  present two new short learning modules from the Alliance:

-        Case Management Via Phone for case workers

-        Transitioning to Remote Case Management for coordinators and managers

Hosted by Michelle Van Akin, Child Protection Specialist, Plan International, with contributions from:

Interested in joining a CPHA Community of Practice? Have YOUR SAY in what the most important features of this community should be by taking this short survey!

This survey is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic – Take it TODAY ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gm44eFS

The CP AOR and the Alliance would like to hear your thoughts! 

Have a good day

Elena

Dear Colleagues,

UNICEF and the IRC are embarking on an exciting project to update the Caring for Child Survivors (CCS) Guidelines and Training Package. The IRC is seeking a CCS Specialist to support this effort. If you have experience working with child survivors and with resource development, we encourage you to apply. The job description can be found here: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14285?c=rescue. Please also share with anyone who may be interested. 

The closing date is Wednesday 30 June 2021. 
 

Thanks very much,

Jennifer Lee

Pleased to share the following study report and case studies: Fry, D., Padilla, K., Neelankantan, L., and Ivantury, S., A gendered analysis of child protection (CP) systems responses in COVID-19 programming in South Asia, UNICEF, Kathmandu, 2021.

Across South Asia child protection partners have been critical in responding to COVID-19 by ensuring children have continued access to services, mitigating new and increased risks and promoting mental health and wellbeing. This study explores the changes which took place in child protection systems across South Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and documents promising practices, programmatic innovations, challenges and lessons learnt from UNICEF’s programming with partners. The study was commissioned by UNICEF ROSA and prepared by the University of Edinburgh. It also includes 12 country-specific case studies around interventions on GBV, Children on the Move, MHPSS, Child Helplines and more. We hope our colleagues find the study useful and interesting.

ACF is a non-profit association, recognized as a public utility organization in France, active in fighting hunger, through emergency operations, in order to meet the vital needs of the most vulnerable populations, as well as post-crisis programs in order to develop population’s autonomy.

ACF is looking for 3 International long-term consultancies on Protection:

·         1 position for a Protection Integration Project Coordinator

·         1 position for a Protection Integration Project Manager – Burkina Faso

·         1 position for a Protection Integration Project Manager – Democratic Republic of Congo

To apply:

Please send: your CV, cover letter explaining how you will handle this consultancy, (including the current/most recent employee), financial proposal with daily fees in EUR. Applications without fees will not be accepted.

Please indicate as subject for the application email “Application for PIIN project coordinator” to the following addresses:

·         Cécile Bizouerne cbizouerne@...

·         Laura Melchiade lmelchiade@... 

Please note that this is part of a three people team (1 project coordinator and 2 protection project managers). Interested candidates can present their candidacy as a team if they have the complementary competences and have previously worked together.

Deadline for application is the 5th of May included

Kindest Regards
Laura 

ACF est une association à but non lucratif, reconnue d'utilité publique en France, active dans la lutte contre la faim, à travers des opérations d'urgence, afin de répondre aux besoins vitaux des populations les plus vulnérables, ainsi que des programmes post-crise afin de développer l'autonomie des populations.

ACF recherche 3 consultants internationaux de longue durée sur la protection :

- 1 poste de coordinateur de projet d'intégration de la protection

- 1 poste de Chef de Projet Intégration de la Protection - Burkina Faso

- 1 poste de Chef de Projet Intégration de la Protection - République Démocratique du Congo

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Learn how to adapt child protection programming to support the wellbeing and development of children during COVID-19 and other IDOs!

This is the second edition of our massive-open online course Child Protection Programs in the Context of COVID-19 and Other IDOs that begins on the 12th of April 2021. To register for this online course, CLICK HERE. 

The course is focused on the implications of COVID-19 and other person-person transmitted IDOs in humanitarian and development settings for children’s well-being and protection. 

As you explore the social and developmental consequences of COVID-19 for children, you’ll learn to adjust child protection programming, keep children at the centre and use Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS). You will also learn about joining up with other sectors to implement strategies for protecting children and strengthening partnerships with governments.
 
Learn with experts at the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (The Alliance). The course is designed to help child protection practitioners navigate COVID-19 and other infectious disease contexts. You will learn via technical notes produced by The Alliance and endorsed globally and how these have been used by colleagues on the ground.

This course is designed for child protection professionals around the world rising to the challenge of finding creative ways to continue to support the most vulnerable children, families, and communities in the context of public health measures that span from physical distancing to lockdown measures. This may include child protection advisors, coordinators, managers, officers, field managers of national and international NGOs, UN agencies, representatives of government institutions, and child and family-focused members of the social service workforce. Please note that this course is for practitioners with experience in child protection and child and family-focused programming in development and/or humanitarian settings. It is not a comprehensive child protection or child protection in humanitarian action capacity building course.

We look forwards to your participation! 

This is a review of remote case management capacity building in North East Syria. I personnaly found section 2.3 on CM supervisors very interesting !

Extract from the executive summary: In June 2019 three local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) started implementing case management. The local NGOs did not have prior case management experiences and there were few services in the areas of implementation.

Just over a year later, this review was conducted to analyse the remote capacity building approach and understand what worked well and what could be improved and to develop practical recommendations for this and similar projects in the future. In light of the movement and gathering restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings and recommendations are designed to be replicable in other remote capacity building contexts.

A review of remote CP case management capacity building | Child Protection (cpaor.net)

Thank you for sharing your experiences, Yusuf, as I'm sure many can, unfortunately, relate.  As you've highlighted, there are a lot of dynamics, which continue to be frustrating and difficult.  And this kind of open and thoughtful communication / feedback is necessary for more substantive changes (and hopefully quicker changes).   Warmest regards, Lauren

Thank you, Helmi, Méschac, Sarah, and Tamo.  Very important points raised.  As Tamo said, for more individualized support to your context, you can email your relevant Help Desk, who can provide direct support and also pull in a few additional colleagues / Child Protection Coordinators who are working within your country or region and the CP AoR Senior Localisation Specialist.  

For colleagues in Yemen, please contact Ahmad Salem, CP AoR Arabic Help Desk: CPAOR_ArabicHelpDesk@... and you are welcome to join the CP AoR Arabic Help Desk Facebook Group.  

For colleagues in DRC, contact Adama Diallo, CP AoR French Help Desk: CPAOR_FrenchHelpDesk@... and wonderful if you can join the CP AoR French Help Desk Facebook Group.

Sarah, you and I are in touch, so perhaps we can look at some joint advocacy on this issue, looping in Fatuma and others. 

But, as Tamo mentioned, ensuring local NGOs have the support and funding that is needed is an ongoing, critical issue, and I know more and more coordination groups are working on this.  In addition to the Still Unprotected report, the CP AoR recently evaluated progress in terms of localising humanitarian responses and promoting local leadership, influence, and direct funding to local actors. This report highlights some key recommendations with regards to how national organizations could be better recognized and supported (pgs. 22-24).    

Hopefully we can connect further on what concrete actions are relevant for you and your context.  

Warm regards, 

Lauren

CP AoR Global Help Desk

Hi Sarah, Méschac and Helmi, I hope you and your teams are keeping safe and well despite those very difficult times. It is so painful that child Protection is still underfunded and things do not seem to be getting better. You can find a number of recommendations to continue advocating for more funding together with other organisations - at page 47 of the "Still Unprotected" report. No magic wand unfortunately. You can also reach out to the CP AoR Help Desks, they can maybe provide access to other resources and advice. Do not hesitate to reach out directly to myself and Perrine also. Speak soon !