Job Description

JOB TITLE: Child Protection Assistant
LOCATION:  Marib, Yemen
CONTRACT DURATION:  6 months fixed term
START DATE:  ASAP
SALARY GRADE: According to SIF’S National Staff Salary Scale

Organizational Profile:

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international Non-Governmental Organisation that has been working in France and around the world for over 30 years, taking action wherever there are humanitarian and social needs to be addressed. SIF believes in a more just and caring world where the basic needs of the vulnerable people are met. SIF is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability acrross the world, without proselytising or discriminating. It implements emergency relief, development programmes and adovacy programs. In Yemen, SIF implements programs to support vulnerable communities in different parts of the Country in various sectors.

General Description of the Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Child Protection (CP) Assistant is responsible for the field-level implementation of CP activities under the multi sector project Marib 2026. This includes overseeing the daily operations of the Child-Friendly Space (CFS) in an IDP site, supporting the established of Community-based Protection Committees (CPC), and ensuring that vulnerable children and caregivers have access to life saving PSS and specialized referral services. Also, providing support to CP Social workers, PSS facilitators and ensuring the efficient utilization of resources. while working in close and collaboration with SIF’s team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective 1: Technical Implementation of CP & PSS Activities:

• Supervise the daily operational running costs and activities of the SIF Child-Friendly Space (CFS) in IDP site.
• Supervise the CP Social workers and PSS facilitators and provide on job training and technical support.
• Work with social workers to ensure that CP case management standards are adhered to, and when appropriate, provide direct CP case management and PSS.
• Work with social workers to ensure that CP case management standards are adhered to, and when appropriate, provide direct CP case management and PSS.
• Facilitate monthly awareness sessions for caregivers and parents on children’s rights, protection
• risks, and family well-being.
• Organize and monitor weekly structured Psychosocial Support (PSS) and recreational sessions for at least 200 children (boys and girls).
• Support the Program Manager in identifying and benchmarking local NGO partners for CFS co- management.
• Ensure the CFS is a safe, inclusive, and adequately resourced environment for children of all abilities.

Objective 2: Community-Based Protection & Referrals:

• Lead the establishment and training of one Community-based Protection Committee (CPC) to strengthen local protection mechanisms.
• Identify children and adults facing protection concerns and ensure timely referral to specialized services (health, legal, or specialized PSS).
• Assist in managing the Specialized Support Fund for critical child protection cases and emergency GBV/conflict-victim needs.
• Maintain and update the protection service mapping in Marib in coordination with the Protection AoR.

Objective 3: Monitoring, Accountability, and Learning

• Track attendance and participation in CFS activities, ensuring the target of 60% session attendance is met.
• Conduct regular field monitoring to ensure "Do No Harm" principles and SIF Child Safeguarding policies are strictly followed.
• Document success stories and "lessons learned" regarding the impact of PSS and referral interventions.
• Ensure the SIF Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM) is accessible to children and caregivers at the CFS site.

Objective 4: Coordination & Reporting

• Represent SIF in local-level coordination meetings with the Child Protection Sub-Cluster (AoR) and other protection actors in Marib.
• Prepare high-quality weekly and monthly progress reports, including data on reached beneficiaries and successfully closed referral cases.
• Liaise with the Executive Unit (ExU) for IDPs and MoSAL at the field level to ensure smooth project access and coordination.

This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.
 
Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Child Protection or PSS programming in humanitarian settings (Marib experience preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Case Management, Referral Pathways, and Child-Friendly Space (CFS) methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with children and displaced communities.
• Language: Native Arabic; ability working in English (for reporting).
• Tools: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and mobile data collection tools (Kobo).

View as an asset:

• Experience in conducting surveys and evaluations or external consultant.
• Computer software skills.

Behavior:

• Very good communication skills and team player, as well as the ability to work individually.
• Demonstrated organizational ability is a strong desire.
• Flexibility and adaptability are required.

Ethics and Professional Practice

• Child Safe-Guarding Policy. SIF commit to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. SIF implements a Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), and implement all necessary measures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join the organization. This position is subject to criminal records disclosure and reference checks.

How to Apply

APPLICATION:

Please submit your application - Cover letter and CV with 3 professional references in one document saved in PDF format - to recruitment.ye@secours-islamique.org

The position title (Field Child Protection Assistant - Marib) should be indicated on the subject line.

The deadline for application is 3 March 2026 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

SIF is an equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.