ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Purpose

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the project coordinator, the case worker will be responsible for the implementation and follow-up on the field activities, referral pathways, and case management mechanisms.

Project’s Brief:

In continuation of collaboration between UNHCR and PIE to improve the protection status refugee children at risk through the provision of multiple protection activities and MHPSS (Alternative care emergency response, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) in Egypt.

In response to the emergency in Sudan and in light of the increasing numbers of arrivals into Egypt, the project will expand its influence and services to reach the at-risk refugee children in greater Cairo especially UASC to receive protection-oriented assistance and necessary care. The project aligns with UNHCR refugee response protection priorities.

PIE aims to use collaboration with UNHCR to build the foundation protection from violence approach, Following PFV PI strategy to works on 3 levels; “CAY, Parents and caregivers and community”.

This phase will focus on CAY and parents to build a good rapport with community in the target areas which prepare for new phase which can work on the three levels together to provide holistic protection services.

The new phase of the project will operate in greater Cairo to reach the refugee children especially UASC who face multiple protection risks- particularly child labor and child marriage which will focus on the following areas:

Case management.
MHPSS.
Alternative care emergency response

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Location: Greater Cairo Program Area.

Type of Role: the project ends by 31st of Dec. 2024

Reports to: UNHCR Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 25th of Aug. 2024