Job Vacancy

Misconduct Incident Management Officer (MIMO)

SOS Children’s Villages takes action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We build families for children in need, we help them shape the development of their communities, we respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development. 

Child Safeguarding Commitment:

SOS Children’s Villages works with children’s and youth. Any applicant he/she should act in a way that safeguards children and youth from all forms of discrimination, abuse, mistreatment and neglect, and will keep data about the children and youth in SOS Children’s Villages programmes confidential. He/she will report all concerns regarding actual or potential child abuse, mistreatment or any other violation of the Child Protection Policy according to our reporting and responding system. For sure, He/she would be protected and supported by the organization.

PSEA Standards:

SOS Children’s Villages, has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SOS Children’s Villages Palestine is searching for:

Position Title: Misconduct Incident Management Officer (MIMO).

Working Location: Bethlehem

Status: Full Time.

Contract Type: limited Contract.

Mission of the position:

Mainly, understand partner’s safeguarding requirements and to ensure fulfilling them. Ensure that accountability and complaint mechanisms are in place and fully functional.  Also, he/she will manage incidents sent to him/her by the National Incident Management Team (NIMT) on child, adults, and assets safeguarding, within West Bank and Gaza Village’s Alternative Care (AC) programme, Family Strengthening (FS)  programme, and the implemented projects, in aim to enhance the implementation of SOS’s Code of Conduct,  Sexual Misconduct Regulation (PSHEA), Misconduct Incident Management Regulation, Misconduct Investigation Regulation, Child and Youth Safeguarding Regulation and Policy, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Regulation  and other related policies and principles. 
 
Main clients: 
-National Child Safeguarding Advisor.
-National Incident Management Team & National Child Safeguarding Team.
-National Director.
 
 
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

A)     Understand and fulfil safeguarding requierments of agreements held between SOS Palestine and national and international partners/donors. 

·        Read and understand components related to safeguarding in partnership agreements.

·        Ensure that safeguarding requirements are completely fulfilled in accordance to the agreement(s) in a timely manner.  

·        Report to donors and agreements safeguarding concerns in line with the obligations of the agreement(s). 

B)     Assess the National Child Safeguarding Advisor and other MIMOs in dayily work upon request: 

·        Report child and youth safeguarding, adult safeguarding, and assets safeguarding concerns  in Bethlehem and Gaza villages to the NIMT.

·         Conduct data collection on complaints referred to him/her by the NIMT related to child safeguarding, adults safeguarding, and assets safeguarding

·        Respond to all the reported safeguarding  concerns and incidents in Bethlehem and Gaza Villages.

·        Prevent and mitigat possible safeguarding risks for children and young people, adults, and assets

C)     Conduct capacity building and training on safeguarding relevant topics, including but not limited to:

• Awareness and onboarding sessions and trainings on policies such as the Child and Youth  Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct, the Sexual Misconduct Regulation targeting visitors, donors, partners, and all associates including local partners.
• Role specific trainings on Child and Youth Safeguarding 
  Policy targeting employees on the villages level and on the national office level.
• Conduct child friendly trainings targeting children in Family Like Care programme to raise aweareness on the reporting mechanisms, types of abuse, and protective behaviours. 

Child Safeguarding (CS)

Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the IOR CS focal person and/or to the respective line manager.   
 
 

 Qualifications and Competencies for the position: 

 Must Criteria:

Bachelor's degree in  Law,  Social Work, or a relevant subject. 
At least 3 years of experience working directly in a relevant field.  
Profound knowledge of Child Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, Value Based conduct, and prevention of corruption. 
High ability in observation and monitoring, especially during fieldwork/visits.  
Ability to conduct case assessment/data collection using creative tools and strong communication skills. 
Fluent in English.  
Ability to combine field and office work.
 

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Experience in investigation of child abuse, sexual abuse, adult to adult abuse, and corruption. 
 Good knowledge of social welfare policies, services, and laws at the national level, inculding the Palestinian Penal Code.
Good knowledge of child development, family functioning, human behavior and social environment.
Knowledge of social work ethics, theories and methods related to working with children and families.
Understanding of cultural diversity, and the characteristics of special target groups.
Good time management, organisational and administrative skills.
A team player who is culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.
Readiness for professional development.
Has experience in submitting reports to donors and able to work on partnerships deliverables Is a plus
 

Interested candidates must send their Cover Letter including related job achievements, CV, and three traceable references, to:

                                      Jobs@sos-palestine.org by Wednesday 20/11/2024

1. Indicating in the subject line:  MIMO - “Name of the applicant”, Otherwise will not be considered. 
2. These posts are open for internal and external candidates.
3. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
4. Applications after deadline will be excluded. 
5. Applications not conforming to the conditions will not be considered.