Terre des Hommes Netherlands is looking for a full time Child Protection in Emergencies Expert, to be based in The Hague. This role will provide technical support to our child protection work in humanitarian emergencies, in alignment with the Global Strategy 2030. Does this interest you?
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is looking for a Child Protection in Emergencies Expert, full time, to be based in The Hague. This role will provide technical support to our child protection work in humanitarian emergencies, in alignment with the Global Strategy 2030. The initial contract period will be for one year with the possibility of extension. The position holder reports to the Head of Programme - Humanitarian Action.
The Child Protection in Emergencies Expert has a key role in the provision of child protection technical expertise including in child exploitation to the humanitarian action programme of TdH NL. Specifically, the position holder will be responsible for technically supporting TdH NL country offices, and partners implementing TdH NL supported projects. The Child Protection in Emergencies Expert will contribute to TdH NL internal technical approaches and tools and design technical standards for the humanitarian action of TdH NL.
This is a new role within the organisation: in the first year, the position holder will consolidate the internal technical standards and tools, identify the capacity building needs, provide capacity building support to TdH NL humanitarian teams in the TdH NL country of operations and to our partners.
Up to 50% travel to TdH Netherlands countries of operation will be required.
Strategic, technical and programmatic responsibilities
Safeguarding
Capacity building
Representation and advocacy
The Child Protection in Emergencies Expert is expected to be a strong technical expert with a track record of achievement in delivering quality programs and technical support in child protection and safeguarding in humanitarian settings. A strong understanding of child protection principles, practices and policy priorities is required. The position holder should have extensive experience in developing tools and approaches, capacity building and mentoring on child protection and safeguarding in humanitarian settings.
Additionally, we seek:
You can apply via the apply button until August 10th 2024 6 pm CET.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, kindly send them to vacature@tdh.nl
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is part of the International Federation of Terre des Hommes organisations, a strategic partnership of member organisations sharing the same brand name and core values for joint lobby and advocacy around children’s rights. Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our work is grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and seeks to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Under our new Global Strategy (2023 - 2030), TdH NL is redefining and refining our role as a child rights organisation, with the strategic ambition that “by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.”
TdH Netherlands is led by a two-headed Executive Team: Executive Director and the CEO.
The values of TdH Netherlands are: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.
The organisation's core principles are: (1)Children at the Centre, (2) Intersectionality and Power Awareness, (3) Safety and Wellbeing, (4) Sustainability, and (5) Meaningful and Strategic Partnerships.
In line with our new strategy, TdH NL is in the process of establishing three thematic programmes under which our portfolio of humanitarian and development projects and programmes will be managed. These are: 1. Child Labour, 2. Sexual Exploitation of Children, and 3. Humanitarian Action. Our programmatic work is supported by two cross-programmatic units: Programme Development and Quality (PDQ), and Research, Expertise and Influencing (REI). Aligned to our new strategy, and based on many years of experience as a child rights organisation, we aim to consolidate our expertise and programme management, informed by research, to bring about sustainable and systemic change in the lives of children, and to hold duty bearers accountable.
The focus of TdH NL regarding humanitarian action is on child protection in emergencies (CPiE), with a particular focus on the protection of children from exploitation.
We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.
TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.
Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.