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Street Child Cameroon currently hiring for multiple positions 

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Job Title: Child Protection Case Management Officer (CPCMO)
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon (with frequent travel to 5 Francophone regions)
Reports to: Head of Programmes (SCOC)
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed term
Languages Required: Fluency in French and English
Project: Barry Callebaut Case Management Project

About Street Child

Street Child believes every child deserves the chance to be safe, in school, and learning. Our projects address the social, economic, and structural issues underpinning today’s humanitarian crises by combining education, child protection, and livelihood support. We partner with local organisations to deliver community-rooted programmes and go where others won’t—including fragile, hard-to-reach regions. Since 2008, we have helped over 250,000 children attend school and supported more than 25,000 families to build sustainable livelihoods.

Role Purpose

• The Child Protection Case Management Officer (CPCMO) will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight to the case management team under the Barry Callebaut Project. Reporting to the Head of Programmes and operating under the overall guidance of the Country Director, the CPCMO will ensure compliance with global child protection standards and enhance the quality and impact of child protection interventions through capacity building, monitoring, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership and Quality AssuranceEnsure alignment of Child Rights Monitoring and Reporting Systems (CRMRS) with global case management standards.
Develop/adapt case management tools: SOPs, assessment forms, data protection protocols.
Provide guidance on complex cases, ensuring child safeguarding and ethical practice.

2. Capacity Building and Staff SupervisionDesign and deliver training for caseworkers and implementing partners.
Supervise and mentor caseworkers, offering feedback and performance reviews.
Identify professional development needs and promote staff growth.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and ReportingMaintain and strengthen the case management information system.
Monitor case activities for quality assurance and compliance.
Prepare regular analytical reports on outcomes, trends, and challenges.

4. Coordination and RepresentationStrengthen referral pathways and coordinate service delivery with stakeholders.
Represent Street Child in relevant child protection forums and working groups.
Advocate for child protection issues at regional and national levels.

Requirements

• EssentialBachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of child protection case management experience.
• Proven skills in training and supervising child protection staff.
• Strong understanding of child rights and protection standards (CPMS, inter-agency guidelines).
• Fluency in French and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.
• DesirableMaster’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working within the Cameroonian context (East, Centre, South, Littoral, etc.).
• Familiarity with CPIMS+ or other case management systems.

Core Competencies

• Child-centered, rights-based approach
• Strong facilitation and coaching ability
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented and self-motivated
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration and leadership

Working ConditionsStandard work week: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (with a 1-hour paid break).
Frequent travel to field sites within Francophone regions.
Safeguarding Statement

Street Child of Cameroon is committed to safeguarding the communities we serve. All employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory references and background checks, including criminal records checks. We also participate in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications via our online recruitment platform (Workable). APPLY HERE

Deadline: This is an urgent recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.

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Job Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Child Protection Data Clerk
Location: 3 Positions. 2 based in Yaoundé and 1 in Buea
Project: Barry Callebaut Case Management Project
Reporting to: MEAL Programme Officer
Languages Required: Fluency in French and English 

Contract Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Background:

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to be save, in school and learning. True to our creed, our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today's humanitarian crises. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves with being willing to go to the world's toughest places where others won't, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa, South America, the Middle East and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 250,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 25,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Under the overall responsibility of the Country Director, with oversight from the Head of Programmes and under the direct supervision of the MEAL Programme officer, the Child Protection Data Clerk will play a vital role in supporting the case management team by ensuring accurate and timely data entry into the Child Rights Monitoring and Reporting System (CRMRS). The Data Clerk will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and supporting the overall effectiveness of child protection interventions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Entry and Management

• Accurately enter case information into the CRMRS, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Update and maintain electronic and paper-based case files.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data tracking systems.

2. Data Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular data audits to identify and correct errors.
• Collaborate with caseworkers to verify and validate case information.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality protocols.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical summaries and data visualizations.
• Maintain organized records of data reports and related documentation.

4. Capacity Building and Support

• Provide training and support to case management staff on data entry procedures.
• Stay updated on CRMRS functionalities and updates.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in data management is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data entry or administrative support, preferably in a child protection or social services context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fluency in French and English.

Desirable:

• Experience with child protection case management systems (e.g., CPIMS+).
• Knowledge of child protection principles and data confidentiality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to child rights and protection.

Application Process

All interested candidates should address their application to the Country Director, Street Child UK, Yaounde - Cameroon comprising the following documents to info.scoc@street-child.org:

• Motivation letter;
• Detailed CV with three references

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Working Conditions:

Regular working days for Street Child Offices are Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:30PM with an hour lunch break

Deadline for the Submission of Applications

This position is urgent and would be filled as soon as a suitably qualified candidate is found

Street Child of Cameroon is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.

As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including a Criminal Records check. Street Child of Cameroon also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

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