PARENT LIAISON OFFICER (1)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Job type: Fixed term, 4 months/full time

Location: Ngororero District

ABOUT US

At Chance for Childhood (CFC), we believe that no child should have to fight for a safe & happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. Together with partners, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.

We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive. We have staff and offices in the UK, Rwanda, Ghana and Uganda as well as community partners across East and West Africa.

The parent Liaison Officer’s role is to deliver inclusive messaging to families and community members, whilst establishing good relations with community leaders. This is done through home visits, follow ups, as well as organized community events.

The majority of Parent Liaison Officer’s time will be spent on the community and family-based intervention for CwDs Project in Rwanda.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Parent Liaison role is to deliver inclusive messaging to families and community members, whilst establishing good relations with community leaders.

This is done through homes visits, follow ups, as well as organized community events.

The majority of the Parent Liaison’s time will be spent on the community-based interventions in the community of Ngororero district or any other place they may be appointed to. In addition, the Parent Liaison will also participate in the for screening, assessment, referrals, provision and fitting of assistive devices to children with disabilities in need of them.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Project Delivery

Mobilise and deliver inclusive messages to the community and to the specific project participants as required by the community and family-based intervention for CwDs programme and activity plan.

Attend project review workshops as required by the project partner(s) and/or donor(s). Practice forward planning with community & family-based intervention for CwDs’ partner NGOs to ensure delivery of activities are on track.

Maintain close working relations and clear communication with project partner(s) and project beneficiaries throughout implementation.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Being part of the team to conduct relevant needs assessment and situation analysis to collect baseline data for community & family-based intervention for CwDs.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the community & Family based intervention for CwDs monthly review workshops with CfC.
• Support community & Family based intervention for CwDs project with data entry and case management.
• Work as a team with the project manager to collect project data in time for quarterly reporting Programme manager.
• Attend learning workshops organized by other NGOs in the same sector and also share learning from CfC projects.

Institutional strengthening

• Deliver training to any other governmental institutions upon request
• Attend District and National level meetings on disability screening, assessment, assistive devices in relation to education and/or social protection.

Networking and advocacy

• Attend sector networking events and meetings relevant to inclusion, social protection, rehabilitation, education, gender equality and child protection when necessary.
• Actively seek out opportunities such as at District and National platforms to share our programme learnings and evidence
• Represent Chance for Childhood at various functions and events when required

CANDIDIATE PROFILE

• Experience conducting social behaviour change communication in the remote places
• Proven experience in screening, assessment of children with disabilities
• A track record of working with families of children with disabilities in the community
• Ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of building effective relationships with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders
• An excellent communicator in written and spoken English
• Knowledge or lived experience of safeguarding and inclusive education for children in vulnerable situations preferred
• A strong appreciation and sensitivity to the different cultural contexts in which Chance for Childhood works and a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A commitment to Chance for Childhood’s values
• A commitment to personal learning, development and improvement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years of practical experience in rehabilitation sector in not-for-profit sector;
• Experience of working in partnership with civil society organizations and local authorities;
• Experience working with vulnerable groups (persons with disability, children, women, refugees, migrants);
• Experience of supporting children with disabilities in schools especially in Rwanda is strongly required.
• Experience in working with primary educationis a strong asset;

Please submit your CV and a letter (maximum one A4 page) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]. Not later than February 5^th 2025 at Midnight. Please ensure you add the job reference – PLO 2025 – to your email subject field.

SAFEGUARDING

Chance for Childhood is committed to safeguarding everyone we encounter.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Everyone that works with us is required to share and uphold this commitment through signing and complying with our Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Pre-employment checks are undertaken to ensure high standards are maintained, including a police check (or equivalent) an