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• Conduct BID/BIAs in accordance with best practice guidelines, including conducting child-friendly interviews and home visits;
• Provide technical guidance on BID/BIA matters, including internal review of casework;
• As part of the BID/BIA process, refer UASC to available services as appropriate.

• Strengthen Child Protection capacity by providing training and/or mentoring for UNHCR and NGO staff, as needed;
• Advocate within the duty station for the prioritization of Child Protection activities, standards, and best practices;
• Evaluate and strengthen linkage between BID/BIAs and referral of UASC to needed services.
• Assist with Mission Planning and Execution (N.B. Mission members will largely need to handle their own logistics).
• Assist in the planning and preparation of Child Protection missions, as needed;
• Assist in the on-site execution of Child Protection missions, including scheduling cases, hiring and training interpreters, acquiring needed supplies, arranging transportation and work space, and managing other logistics in support of the missions;
• Assist in follow-up from missions, including reporting on accomplishments and lessons learned.
• Ensure the highest standards of professionalism (throughout all above activities)
• Adhere to both UNHCR and RefugePoint’s Code of Conduct, Standard Operating Procedures and guiding principles, and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards;
• When on assignment to UNHCR, actively participate as a member of the UNHCR team and comply with UNHCR’s security requirements;
• Be alert to opportunities or attempts at misconduct or fraud.
• Any other duties as assigned by UNHCR supervisor, in accordance with RefugePoint’s goals and agreed upon by UNHCR and RefugePoint supervisors.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, law, social sciences, or related field of study; MSW or other related advanced degree preferred;
• 2 to 5 years relevant work experience; refugee camp and international work experience preferred;
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable and at-risk children, particularly in cross-cultural contexts;
• Previous case management experience, including excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interviewing and counseling skills, including use of age-appropriate and gender-sensitive interview techniques;
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to work effectively with partners and cross-cultural teams, particularly in a Child Protection context; ability to navigate administrative systems and work effectively and efficiently in a structured environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, maintaining flexibility and attention-to-detail under challenging circumstances;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of ProGres database or the ability to learn computer programs quickly an advantage;
• Ability to travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and sometimes under difficult conditions, including refugee camps;
• Ability to adhere to RefugePoint and UNHCR Code of Conduct and conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

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