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About ASCHIANA Foundation

About ASCHIANA:

ASCHIANA is a non-governmental and nonprofit philanthropic organization who work from 1996 support street working and war affected children in Afghanistan work with vulnerable and disadvantaged, and help them improve their quality of life for the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty by providing them with the means to better their own future. To improve the social, economic, physical, cultural and mental situation of vulnerable groups of children, and to focus on basic education as a means to do that. ASCHIANA support the children and their families morally and emotionally throughout, teach them educational, protection, nutrition and other life skills.

Job Description

Supervise the field staff in related CFS locations by visiting Child Friendly Spaces on a regular basis, ensuring that activities are implemented in an appropriate manner

The CFS- officer will work closely with the CFS social worker, psychologist and coordinator to monitor and record all project output and report any issues with the centers/children.

A key to succeeding in this role is the ability to stay calm and empathize with clients when they are upset. You should also be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do. He/ She must strictly adhere to ASCHIANA’s Child Protection Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the field staff in related CFS locations by visiting Child Friendly Spaces on a regular basis, ensuring that activities are implemented in an appropriate manner
• Ensure that safeguarding standards are understood and meet
• Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere in the Child Friendly Space
• Ensure that equipment inventories are up to date and that replacement needs are highlighted
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are understood and followed and that health and safety incidents are logged
• Assist the Facilitators in solving problems arising in the Child Friendly Spaces
• Assist the Facilitators in working with children to develop new, creative activities as appropriate
• Ensure the participation of all groups of children, especially children who are the most vulnerable
• Assist the Facilitators in conducting parents’ and community meetings
• Ensure adherence to the Child Protection Policy and reporting procedures
• Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Spaces
• Respect all guidelines and documentation within the project; keep data records for each individual and group session.
  • Ensure that all quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools (assessment form, follow up form, monitoring form etc.) and system are in place.
  • Actively participate to all the project meeting, technical follow-up, internal and external trainings related to your position according to your line manager instructions.
  • Contribute to the organization of the project plan within the multidisciplinary team, with the support of the Project Coordinator.
  • Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members (identification of needs of beneficiaries, internal and/or external evaluation etc.)
  • Respect ASCHIANA child protection and PSEA policy and protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse and report to your line manager any non-respect of ASCHIANA’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
  • Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
  • Perform other tasks relevant to this job description when requested.

   

  Child safeguarding (CSG)

  • Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse,
  •  Ensure that all activities seen through a child safeguarding lens;
  •  Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm,
  •  Ensure all partners and beneficiaries of Save the Children are aware of the child safeguarding policy and promote the message of child safeguarding to children, beneficiary families, and community members in general,
   

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION

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