Job Advert: Child Protection Field Officer – CTG, South Sudan

Overview

CTG (Committed To Good) delivers tailored Human Resources and staffing services in high-risk environments around the world. To support child protection systems in South Sudan, CTG is recruiting a Child Protection Extender who will provide direct case management support and build the capacity of government and NGO partners.

Purpose of the Assignment

The Child Protection Extender will supervise and support child protection case management across South Sudan. The role will involve mentoring social workers, coordinating with government and NGO stakeholders, and delivering direct case management services when serious or complex cases arise.

Background

South Sudan faces ongoing protection challenges for vulnerable children who are at risk of violence, neglect and exploitation. This programme aims to strengthen national child protection systems and improve support services. The Child Protection Extender will help deliver quality services and promote sustainable systems that protect all children.

Scope of Work

• Implement and supervise case management systems with government and NGO partners

• Conduct regular reviews of case plans and supervise Case Workers

• Support Case Supervisors in monitoring and improving case management practices

• Provide direct case management for complex or high-risk cases

• Mentor and advise local NGO Case Workers on identifying and supporting high-risk children

• Lead updates of referral pathways and support the case management task force

• Prepare regular reports, including lessons learned and best practice

• Support roll-out of CPIMS+ with child protection partners

• Provide technical support to child protection stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government and civil society actors

Reporting

The selected candidate will report to the Child Protection Manager and will receive day-to-day supervision from the Chief Field Office and Child Protection Specialists.

Key Competencies