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  Private

  Mar 2011 - Nov 2021

  Professional child protection practitioner

  Assure the protection of children affected by armed conflict, particularly in the areas of advocacy and the development of norms and standards, remaining deeply concerned over the lack of overall progress on the ground, where parties to conflict continue to violate with impunity the relevant provisions of applicable international law relating to the rights and protection of children in armed conflict,Stressing the primary role of national governments in providing effective protection and relief to all children affected by armed conflicts, Show less

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  World Vision

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  : Psycho-social consultant

  Key related actions: The primary role of this position is to ensure delivery of services that aim at empowering communities to reduce social strife and contribute to sustainable development of identified vulnerable groups, individuals and families within community CFS activities.Deliver trauma sessions for War child affected by using CFS approaches, TF CBT intervention group, PSS to destroy PTSD in children.Mapping of existing structures and services in targeted in the community Child protection committee CPC, CBOs CSS etc.Organize a meeting with the selected community structures and carry out assessment of their knowledge and skills level in child protection and PSS for Child protection committee CPC, CBOs CSS and local leaders etc. CORE CHILD PROTECTION COMPETENCIESSuccess criteria: Outlines the special skills, behaviour and knowledge areas necessary for child protection workers to perform regardless of the specific child protection programme and context in the fieldIdentify and understand children’s protection concerns. Principles and approaches to child protection programming highlight the competencies required to develop the programmatic responses to child concern. CORE HUMANITARIAN COMPETENCIESSuccess criteria: PC highlights the understanding abilities necessary for humanitarian workers to carry out their roles effectively. Conduct identification through a study to enhance learning and research for humanitarian networkers to identify core competencies for humanitarian worker.Capacity building to additional skills, behaviour s and knowledge to perform effectively in emergency child protection responsesDevelop a frame work for capacity building and conducting regular training and interactive learning methods to enhance knowledge and skills grassroots.Results oriented planning of outcomes supported by members of the community support structures and CFS staff.Monitoring and evaluation, clear monitoring and other tracking tools with C.B.Os. Enforcing Show less

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  High school

  Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Language Teacher

  teaching English as foreigner language. recruiting new teachers.I have been teaching English Grammar, composition, reading and conversation

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  TPO

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2021

  The primary role of this position is to ensure delivery of services that aim at empowering communities to reduce social strife and contribute to sustainable development of identified groups, individuals and families.Plan and Implement project activities that contribute to the attainment of project objectives and outputsEnsure all planned activities are implemented according to the work planRegularly measure progress of planned activities against set objectivesDevelop work plans and regularly update monitoring tools.Strengthen capacity of community support structures to identify and support communities in needEnsure community sensitization of available services through community through community mobilization and facilitating education sessionsEnsure proper case management and appropriately refer and advocate for the identified cases in the community.Establish and strengthen relationships at territorial level and develop partnerships with other service providers.Map out the different service providers and government structures within your areas of responsibilities Network and share relevant information with other partners and government structures. Manage and oversee the administrative functions of your duty stationProperly manger cases identified and ensure proper records are kept.Ensure that all station equipment are kept in good working orderProvide regular communication to the field office concerning your duty station Prepare monthly and annual activity reports as guided by the donor conforming to donor reporting guidelines. Show less This position has key responsibilities with UNICEF Coordinator, resourcing partners and all sub-cluster participants at the Provincial and territorial level for the efficient management and functioning of the Child Protection coordination meetings, encompassing the following:• Establish and maintain an appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism; • Strengthen pre-existing sectoral coordination through increased predictability and accountability;• Build complementarity of partner actions: avoiding duplication and gaps;• Promote the implemetation of the Minimum Standards of Child Protection in Human Action amongest Child Protection actors and non –CP actors.• Ensure adequate resources are mobilized and are equitably allocated for the effective functioning of the cluster and its response;• Work with child protection actors to develop an inter-agency CPiE capacity building strategy that meets the needs and priorites. • Effective and comprehensive integration of relevant cross-cutting issues, including age, gender, environment and HIV/AIDs; • Maintain flexibility within the cluster to respond to changes in the operating environment, evolving requirements, capacities and participation;• Effectively use and transfer information to, from and between cluster participants and other stakeholders;• Interact with other clusters (including through inter-cluster coordination fora), humanitarian actors, government counterparts, and relevant authorities for operational planning, engagement and active contribution of operational partners;• Be accountable to the affected population through effective and inclusive consultative and feedback mechanisms.• Monitor performance of the core cluster functions.• Where there is both a national and a sub-national cluster, the post holder will ensure that there is effective communication, reporting, engagement and coordination between the two levels Show less

  • social worker

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2021

  • social worker

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2021
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  LMC

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2021

  Professional child protectio practitioner

  1. Supporting service delivery Provide a platform to ensure that service delivery is driven by the agreed strategic priorities Develop mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery in chld protection 2. Informing strategic decision-making of the HC/HCT for the humanitarian response in child protection Needs assessment and gap analysis (across other sectors and within the sector) Analysis to identify and address (emerging) gaps, obstacles, duplication, and cross-cutting issues in child protecion and programming.Prioritization, grounded in response analysis3. Planning and strategy development Develop sectoral plans, objectives and indicators directly support realization of the HC/HCT strategic priorities Application and adherence to existing standards and guidelines Clarify funding requirements, prioritization, and cluster contributions to HC’s overall humanitarian funding considerations (Flash Appeal, CAP, ERF/CHF, CERF)4. Advocacy Identify advocacy concerns to contribute to HC and HCT messaging and action Undertaking advocacy activities on behalf of cluster participants and the affected population Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the cluster strategy and results; recommending corrective action where necessary Contingency planning/preparedness for recurrent disasters whenever feasible and relevant.5. Accountability to affected populationsThe global cluster will provide operational support to the child protection cluster, Performance of the child protection cluster will be measured using the Coordination Performance Report, The post holder is accountable to:• CEFID’S Regional Director, who will in turn ensure that the post holder is provided with all necessary support and guidance, and that any “double-hatting” does not take place.• Sub-cluster particpants, who will in turn ensure that they deliver on their agreed minimum commitments (see IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination at the Country Level, Show less

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  Reach Italia

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Assist in the implementation of the child protection program , Child Protection Framework, the National Child Protection Strategy and relevant international standards in the communities esp DRCongo.On the bedrock of existing Child Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), jointly work with CBOs in the communities.Improve information management and data collection processes with Data officer Assist in regular joint monitoring and evaluation of Child protection officer implementation ; Show less Assist in the implementation of the child protection program , Child Protection Framework, the National Child Protection Strategy and relevant international standards in the communities esp DRCongo.On the bedrock of existing Child Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), jointly work with CBOs in the communities.Improve information management and data collection processes with Data officer Assist in regular joint monitoring and evaluation of Child protection officer implementation ; Show less

  • child protection officer

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  • child protection officer

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
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  TPO Uganda/DRC

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2021

  Consultant Child Protection Officer

  • Creating awareness and knowledge of psychosocial recovery needs of children and sustainable support for children and their care givers are increased amongst relevant stakeholders in North and South Kivu in Eastern DR CongoTrain AdS Supervisory staff in Education (school actors such as Directors, Representatives of PTA/SMC), Health (staff representatives and supervisors) and officers on protective and supportive psychosocial support environment, such as child friendly school concept• Existing community based child protection mechanisms/models in North and South Kivu per setting • Analysis of community practices in North and South Kivu, and Masisi communities/ camps to be considered in the set-up/ support of community based of mechanisms• The Building capacity of teachers and other care givers to address the psychosocial needs of children impacted by conflict has increased. Cooperation between the schools and the School Management Committee is increased.• Proposition of a model/ models of community based child protection mechanisms for North and South Kivu• Link of models to Child Protection Working Group and sub-task forces on PSS and Case Management• Groups of parents and families in the vicinity of the schools provide peer support to each other and family homes become protective spaces for children• A shared understanding and sense of purpose, a sustainable and durable coordination and monitoring of project activities is ensured • Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise• Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond• Experience of leading change in an organization which has led to considerable results for the organization and its stakeholders• Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization• Experience of solving complex issues through analys Show less

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  TPO, The Project Office

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2021

  Social worker

  • Creating awareness and knowledge of psychosocial recovery needs of children and sustainable support for children and their care givers are increased amongst relevant stakeholders in North and South Kivu in Eastern DR CongoTrain AdS Supervisory staff in Education (school actors such as Directors, Representatives of PTA/SMC), Health (staff representatives and supervisors) and officers on protective and supportive psychosocial support environment, such as child friendly school concept• Existing community based child protection mechanisms/models in North and South Kivu per setting • Analysis of community practices in North and South Kivu, and Masisi communities/ camps to be considered in the set-up/ support of community based of mechanisms• The Building capacity of teachers and other care givers to address the psychosocial needs of children impacted by conflict has increased. Cooperation between the schools and the School Management Committee is increased.• Proposition of a model/ models of community based child protection mechanisms for North and South Kivu• Link of models to Child Protection Working Group and sub-task forces on PSS and Case Management• Groups of parents and families in the vicinity of the schools provide peer support to each other and family homes become protective spaces for children• A shared understanding and sense of purpose, a sustainable and durable coordination and monitoring of project activities is ensured • Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise• Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond• Experience of leading change in an organization which has led to considerable results for the organization and its stakeholders• Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization• Experience of solving complex issues through analys Show less

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  TPO DRC

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Associate Grant Officer

  • Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, internal and external deadlines- including filing of grant documents • Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, ensure donor compliance and quality control- Coordinate and consolidate multisector concept notes, project proposals and reports to donors- Coordinate and consolidate the emergency donor reports • Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals and budgets • Be updated on donor priorities, track and share relevant calls for proposals • Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems • Provide an internal help-desk on donor related issues, organize and deliver trainings in;- donor rules and regulations- proposal and report writing • Contribute to Project Cycle Management (PCM) trainings and usage of the TPO DRC PCM frame work • Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports • Support external donor audits • Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated • Facilitate the organization of proposal planning meetings, grant opening meetings, progress meetings, and grant closure meetings • Identify new funding opportunities. Show less

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  TPO DRC - Transcultural Psychosocial Organization

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2021

  Roving Child Protection in Emergency and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

  Actively participate in or co-chair interagency Mental Health and Psychosocial Support reference group together withrepresentatives from other agencies and organizations.Participate and represent the MHPSS program and child protection in regular staff meetings, meetings with donors, regional meetings of East Africa Communities, etc.Participate in TPO team for strategic planning; working to create MHPSS component in-country strategy.Assess the capacity of the local staff and work on a capacity-building plan that is in line with the program and the country’s strategic objectives.PowerPoint presentations, pre-and post-test forms, training evaluation sheet, and training resources checklist;Training report on the CP and CPiE training and capacity building activities carried out with program staff;Develop Child Safeguarding Policy for TPO, and update policies and procedures for individual projects, as necessary;Develop, implement and monitor quality child protection emergency program/project(s), by its multiple objectives,activities, and targets as outlined in donor proposals and in line with projects’ budget, work-plan and logical framework. Work to improve interagency coordination, sharing of information, and promote MHPSS-REPSSI community of practiceguidelines, best practices, and IASC MHPSS reference group endorsed materials and resources. This includes translation and dissemination of global MHPSS guidelines and materials and planning joint assessments and response strategies.Liaise and collaborate with existing government structures, local authorities, and NGOs/CBOs in organizing East Africa communities MHPSS community of Practice. Show less

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  TPO Nigeria - Transcultural Psychosocial Organization

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

  Child Protection Programme Coordinator Case management - UASC in Nigeria

  Revise the aims, objectives and strategies, approaches of the overall emergency Child protection integrated case management of UASC program in the context of the IDPs In collaboration with Child protection sub-working group of Nigeria , develop/review a realistic evidence‐based, Child protection program plan for Northern East of Nigeria including both programmatic and advocacy activities (results oriented) (Support the review and technical validation of the case management tools, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols, and facilitate the dissemination and uptake of such tools.) and the co-lead for Advisory Strategic Group for protection Sector in Maiduguri Borno state. Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection.• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs, Partner and other stakeholders;• Define, in coordination with the E-Unit team, country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions in Child protection integrated case management, community based mental health & psychosocial support and Education in Emergency ;• Define strategic priorities for the development and set up of the mission structure; Show less

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  IOM - UN Migration

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  MHPSS Project Manager &MHPSS Technical Working Group Lead for Burundi

  MHPSS Projects Officer takes over the responsibilities of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program Officer in their absence. This includes general oversight over all program activities concerning the MHPSS team, project development, program monitoring and reporting, resource mobilization, coordination of the MHPSS Technical Working Group and all government, development partner and stakeholder engagement. Specific programmatic areas of coverage include community conflict resolution, facilitation of trauma healing process sessions, and community-based PSS activities though psychodrama group sessions and community theatre fora, as well as inter-sectoral collaboration with other IOM teams for (GBV) case management and referral. Ongoing duties include strengthening MHPSS capacity of formal and non-formal actors working in partnership with the population in view of community conflict resolution and MHPSS services in Burundi. • Management of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) unit within the Department of Migration and Health, ensure implementation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities by providing supervision of the MHPSS team (Program Assistant, Administrative Assistant and 4 psycho-Social assistants), both In Bujumbura and on the ground, and their deployment and tracking of activities to ensure achievements of targets.• Follow-up MHPSS mobile team activities geared to strengthen positive dialogue and reconciliation mechanisms for communities who have experienced trauma or violence during their migration and displacement. Clinical supervision of PSS mobile team Show less

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  World Health Organization

  Apr 2021 - now

  Supported and strengthened the coordination and technical response aspects of the Interagency MHPSS Technical WorkingGroups in the African region in. Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroun, Comoros, Congo, Côte-d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea-Equatorial, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rép. Centrafricaine, Rép.Démocratique du Congo, Sao Tome et Principe, Sénégal, Tchad, TogoUnder the Guidance of the NCD Coordinator and the direct supervision of the MSA Regional Advisor, the incumbent will beexpected to perform the following duties: Initiate AFRO MHPSS Coordination, as well as disseminate tools and guidance that would support the strengthening ofMHPSS TWG coordination and activities Organize one African Region MHPSS Coordination Meeting in April 2021 Provide technical support to countries aimed at strengthening the coordination of the MHPSS response supporting thecoordination functions of the Interagency MHPSS TWGs. Set up the Interagency MHPSS TWGs in at least 2 countries that may not have set them up, with particular emphasis onstrengthening collaboration with other UN, INGOs, civil society, and Government sectors. Support Interagency MHPSS TWGs to carry out Situation analyses in selected affected countries Provide technical support and guidance to selected affected countries, especially in relation to development/adaptationof the MHPSS component of the COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines Provide technical support and guidance in the delivery of Basic Psychosocial skills for response workers, especially forAlgeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC, and Senegal. Provide support to regular monitoring of the MHPSS activities and provide regular updates in the Africa Region SituationUpdates. Assist with the formulation of regional and subregional strategies for MHPSS support in light of the crisis as well as thework plans for the MHPSS Technical Working Group Show less

  • Reginal MHPSS Technical Officer Covid-19 Interagency Technical Working Group for African Region

    Apr 2021 - now

  • MHPSS Officer Covid-19 InterAgency Technical Working Group African Region

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
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  French Red Cross Foundation

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  Technical Delegate Prevention against Sexual Exploitation and Abus

  1. La Société Nationale est efficace dans la lutte contre les violences telles que les EAS du fait de l'adoption et la diffusion d'une politique et la mise en œuvre d'un plan d’action lié aux EAS.• Évaluation des besoins, pratiques, capacités de la SN en matière de prévention et gestion des EAS• Élaboration d'un plan d’action (avec l'appui CRB et des ressources présentes au sein de la délégation CRF au Niger)• Accompagnement de la CRN dans l'élaboration d'une politique et des outils relatifs à la gestion des EAS, accessibles et inclusifs.2. La CRF est en capacité d'appuyer efficacement la mise en place d'actions de mobilisation communautaire, de gestion des plaintes et de redevabilité grâce à un ensemble d'outils adaptables aux contextes.• Identification des différents moyens pouvant faciliter la remontée des plaintes issues de la communauté, en lien avec la coordinatrice et l’équipe locale du PROGRESS• Identification des modalités de remontée, de traitement et de réponse aux plaintes ou suggestions reçues• Mise en œuvre de certaines de ces modalités pour en mesurer les forces et limites• Élaboration d'une procédure de prévention, remontée et gestion des plaintes basée sur l'expérimentation au Niger et adaptable par les autres délégations Show less

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  COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Project Manager Protection , UNICEF, ICC - TFV and CHF- Pooled Funds

  Plan, organize, manage and monitor all project activities on the technical, logistical, and management levels and ensurean implementation following the logical framework, timetable, and approved budget;Manage and lead project related strategic liaison with donors, national offices (NOs), and government stakeholders;Monitor regularly and review CPiE project performance data and project management arrangements monthly,identifying and agreeing on actions points and mitigation plans with key project stakeholders and COOPI’s Implementingpartners to ensure performance is maintained;Developed training curriculum and training project staff on child protection, MHPSS, case managementEnsured the follow-up and support implementing planned project activities (schedule, activities, and budget planningPREPPY);Produced documentation relating to activities, indicators, and sources of verification during the implementation phase,monitoring and evaluation (internal and external); and Formulating project implementation documents and Annualoperational plan (POG and POA);Ensure the development and application of common standards, tools, and practices for program planning,implementation, monitoring, learning, and reporting across the projects;Provide a review of and identify key risks and trigger contingency plans related to the project, and verify and supportProgram Area Offices/ERP to ensure risks are being effectively managed;Ensure the effective planning and implementation of activities that cut across the project, including assessments, studies,capacity building initiatives, setting up and running of centralized data management, evidence, and knowledgemanagement, and dissemination activities; Show less

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  Jesuit Refugee Service

  Aug 2022 - now

  Project Manager - Child Protection-MHPSS Expert, Cameroonians Refugees

  • Develop JRS Tchad strategy on partnerships to foster community-based protection activities• Develop SOPs and tools to ensure high program quality standards and monitoring mechanism• Promote innovative programming engaging networks of volunteers, local actors, and civil society and Contribute to the establishment of functional internal and external referral pathway mechanisms• Plan, manage, coordinate, and implement protection project activities - PSS, including management of protection monitoring assessments, sensitization campaigns, CP/MHPSS workshops, pieces of training, equipment, and protection community committees, etc. Ensure alignment with the project objectives and donor requirements, and take remedial action as required.• Rolled out training (on the adapted CP/MHPSS modules and training manuals ) for child protection officers, case management officers, case workers, CFS animators, MHPSS Counsellors, and other helpline staff of Ministry of heal, protection working group members on MHPSS in an emergency in Tchad. • Developed and produced case management tools for UASC, lessons learned/best practices on psychodrama and trauma healing techniques, validation and methodology for Community Theatre Forums for addressing taboos including GBV due to community violence, mental illness, and psychiatric disorders, and isolation and stigmatization of Cameroonians refugees/ returnees in chad • Build and strengthen technical expertise on child protection/protection from violence in our program work, to continuously strengthen quality programming and knowledge management• Show less

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  The Peace of Mind Initiative

  Jan 2024 - now

  Country Director

  As the leader of the Senior & Country Management Teams, I ensure participative decision-making processes. I lead both national and international staff, ensuring their capacity and organizational structures are fit to achieve strategic goals. My role involves providing overall leadership, management, strategic direction, and technical guidance to meet expected results within budget and timeframe. I serve as the principal liaison to donors and the Government of DRCongo, maintaining high coordination and nurturing relationships with stakeholders on administrative, financial, and programmatic matters.I ensure optimal use of financial resources, managing them transparently and accountably in line with PMI and donor policies. I respond robustly to any suspicions or reports of fraud, safeguarding, or code of conduct abuses, adhering to investigative policies and procedures.I lead the implementation of safeguarding policies, addressing breaches in collaboration with the Safeguarding department. I ensure a comprehensive understanding of the security context, liaising with organizations and key security actors. I engage actively with donors to ensure financial resources for continuous programming.Supporting the Programme Director, I ensure programs align with Peace of Mind Initiative policies, incorporating a results-based management approach and adhering to external standards. I also support and guide the Systems and Finance functions to ensure effective HR, administrative, logistical, and financial support. I assist the Country Finance Controller in budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring active budget management.I create a strong organizational profile in MHPSS, child protection, social cohesion, and resilience programming. I communicate PMI's programs at the national level to government, donors, INGOs, alliances, and networks across various forums.Engaging appropriately with the media to ensure that PMI's values, vision, and programs are highlighted Show less