Support to Life (STL) is an independent humanitarian agency working in the field ofdisaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness, and emergency response inTurkey and the surrounding region.  Withan emphasis on community participation, STL works at a grassroots level tobuild local capacity, mitigate the risks and impact of disasters, and supportthose in need in meeting their basic needs and rights.

In line with itsmandate STL currently has the following main activities: 

·Refugee Support: The goal of STL’s work in the area of refugee supportis to help Syrian refugees in the region who are either unable or unwilling tosettle in refugee camps meet their basic needs and rights. STL is providingdirect support through psychosocial services in its Community Centres, and enablesaccess to services with its Case Management teams. 

·Child Protection: STL has been working with at-risk children,sensitizing farmers and raising awareness among the public in an effort to contribute to eliminating child labour in Turkey, especially in the context ofseasonal migratory agricultural work. As the inflow of Syrian refugees aggravated child labour in Turkey and child work became a prevalent negative coping strategy, STL extended its child protection activities to include refugee families. 

·Emergency Response: In disaster situations, STL provides relief aid to disaster-struck communities through in-kind and cash-based support for food and non-food items,winterisation aid, as well as improving the conditions of shelter and addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs. 

·Strengthening Civil Society and Networking:  STLbrings together key civil society actors with the aim of creating the localcapacity needed for effective disaster management in Turkey. In order to createpositive change, STL publishes and disseminates reports, engages in capacitybuilding activities through trainings, working group meetings and exposurevisits. STL also pursues active coordination and advocacy campaigns with governmentand civil society actors. 

Hayata Destek is looking for Child Protection Expert  to work in Kadıköy HQ Office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing technical expertise on the design and quality implementation of STL’s Child Protection Program and Strategy development on child protection related issues,
• Conducting desk research of national and international frameworks on Child Protection, and already conducted research on refugees and child labour,
  
• Developing guidelines, policies and tools related toChild Protection services and activities, in accordance with internationalstandards and national legal frameworks,
  
• Providing content support for developing STL’s Child Safeguarding Policy and ensure setting up of the internal Child Safeguarding mechanism in STL’s fields,
  
• Conducting and facilitating trainings for the external Child Safeguarding Trainers Pool established by STL,
  
• Representing STL externally in Child protection related meetings and coordination events,

Person Specification

• University degree from a relevant field,
• Minimum 5 years successful experience with field work in the field of child protection,
• Previous experience in developing training tools,delivering trainings, coaching and mentoring,
• Ability to perform tasksin sensitivity to the local culture,
• Fluency in English and Turkish (excellent written and spoken),
• Proficiency in common IThardware/software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access),
• Excellent analytical,reporting/communication/note taking and interpersonal skills,
• Good understanding of and engagement with the humanitarian context and the key principles of accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence and cooperation,
• Intercultural understanding, sensitivity and adaptability,
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally,
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and representation skills

STL is an equal opportunities employer. STL is committed to provide and maintain a comprehensive child protection perspective in all its operational and administrative processes.

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

“Under the Security of Personel Information Law that is published on The Official Gazette of Republic of Turkey on 07.04.2016, no 29677;

By applying for this advertisement, you agree that your resume and any personal information in it may be shared with Hayata Destek Derneği”