Child Protection Information Management System Officer (CPIMS Officer) at Save the Children: (Deadline 3 February 2025)

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND
Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE: 
The CPIMS Officer is responsible for the management, implementation, and maintenance of the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) in accordance with organizational and donor requirements. The officer will ensure accurate data collection, management, and reporting of child protection cases, focusing on the safety and well-being of children, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC), children at risk, and other vulnerable groups. The CPIMS Officer will work closely with the child protection team, ensuring high-quality data management practices that align with international standards.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to adapt to the evolving needs of the situation, working outside the typical role profile and adjusting working hours as necessary.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY (RESPONSIBILITIES) : 

CPIMS Management and Implementation:

• Ensure proper setup, maintenance, and implementation of the CPIMS platform in the field.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date child protection case data, ensuring it is securely stored and easily accessible for analysis and reporting.
• Monitor data input by caseworkers, ensuring quality control and consistency across all data entries.
• Provide training and technical support to caseworkers and other relevant staff on the use of CPIMS.
• Conduct regular data quality checks and ensure data privacy and confidentiality protocols are adhered to.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect and analyse data on child protection cases to generate reports, trends, and statistics for internal use and donor reporting.
• Provide support for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet the required standards and deadlines.
• Analyse case data to identify gaps in services and make recommendations to improve child protection interventions.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with the child protection team, including caseworkers, team leaders, CP program coordinator, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure data is accurately captured and reported.
• Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with project outcomes.
• Support the Child Protection Program Coordinator in coordinating information-sharing and reporting mechanisms.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Provide ongoing support and capacity building to caseworkers, CP&GBV Officers and other field staff on the proper use of CPIMS.
• Develop and conduct training materials, workshops, and orientation sessions on CPIMS.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with organizational data protection policies and international standards (e.g., the CPIMS Standard Operating Procedures and IASC guidelines) for handling sensitive child protection data.
• Monitor the security of the CPIMS database, including regular backups, updates, and safeguarding against unauthorized access.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Regularly assess the functionality and effectiveness of CPIMS in supporting child protection program activities.
• Support in developing tools for data collection, monitoring, and evaluation of child protection activities. Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Actively participate in the Country Office’s emergency preparedness and planning processes as requested.
• In case of emergency, be prepared to contribute to the delivery of an appropriate and timely response.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• A degree in social work, Development Studies, child protection, information management, or related field or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in child protection or information management, preferably in humanitarian settings.
• Proven experience with CPIMS or similar data management systems.
• Experience in data analysis and report writing, with a strong understanding of child protection issues.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of child protection principles, including working with UASC, children at risk, and other vulnerable groups.
• Proficiency in using data management software and CPIMS platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Application Link

Deadline: 03rd February 2025

CHILD SAFEGUARDING
This position is Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.