**Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) in Asia is looking for a full time Advisor on Child Exploitation, to be based in the Regional Office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with frequent travel within the region. Applicants wishing to be based out of other countries of TdH NL operation in the region will be considered.
Working at TdH NL means fighting against exploitation of children and for equal development opportunities as well empowerment of and support to exploited children. Worldwide. Without any form of discrimination. With respect for local cultures but addressing harmful traditions.
Position in the organisation
The position is part of the Lobby and Expertise (L&E) team, that supports the development of our organisational (strategic) focus, programme themes, country programmes, institutional fundraising and the relation between these. The unit also supports and coordinates lobby and advocacy activities as well as research. The Advisor will report to the manager Lobby, Expertise and Programs and has no direct reports of its own.
About your department
The L&E team consists of 8 ambitious advisors with different backgrounds and expertise. They focus on the issue of child exploitation, with key programme themes centred around:
The Worst Forms of Child Labour;
Sexual Exploitation of Children (online and offline);
Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration.
Child Abuse / Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
About the role
TdH NL strives to develop new and innovative programming to address the complexity of child exploitation and the Advisor is expected to contribute significantly to this. The Advisor acts as a child protection expert for both internal and external bodies and is responsible for advising on all policy matters relating to child exploitation. The Advisor holds deep and up-to-date knowledge on child protection and children’s rights, through research and networking, and preferably holds extensive knowledge on (online) sexual exploitation of children, and child trafficking and unsafe migration. They will ensure all programming is of excellent technical quality and that all programmes contribute to TdH NL’ strategic objectives, global learning and advocacy. The post holder is expected to provide advice and support to programme staff and our partners. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with other advisers in the team to deliver on the department goals.
Objective of the function
The Advisor is responsible for advising on child rights and child protection policy matters. To this end, the position holder acts as an expert contact point for both internal and external bodies.
As Advisor, you are part of the Lobby and Expertise team (L&E). The L&E team builds and shares evidence and supports policy and impactful practice to end child exploitation. Through research and evidence-building, lobby and advocacy the team aims to position TdH NL to leverage evidence in order to influence policy and practice and bring about systemic change. Furthermore, by driving capacity strengthening and learning within the organisation and providing technical support, the team collaborates on designing and implementing effective and scalable solutions.
Specific objectives:
To provide technical assistance and evidence-based input for programme and proposal development, research and evaluations, and lobby and advocacy;
To realise a strong linkage between programme, country or thematic level outcomes, research and advocacy;
To act as the point of contact for substantive questions regarding (online) sexual exploitaiton of children, child trafficking and migration, and other core themes of TdH NL;
To provide training and build capacity of staff and partners on thematic issues, research, lobby and advocacy;
To build upon the profile of TdH NL as an expert on child exploitation, and in particular Sexual Exploitation of Children and/or Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration in Asia, and the wider organisatoin by participating in relevant networks and presenting our work at relevant forums and conferences.
Knowledge and skills
A masters degree in a relevant field such as international development studies, social science, psychology, social work or law and multi-year (5+) relevant experience working in international development.
Extensive knowledge of children’s rights and child exploitation, preferably in relation to Sexual Exploitaiton of Children and/or Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration.
Experience in child protection activities/projects and preferably working with child victims of exploitation.
Experience in the development and implementation of policies and research, both quantitative and qualitative.
Skilled in the development and implementation of new programmes, with a specific focus on innovative approaches to address child exploitation.
Experience in training and capacity building of civil society organisations.
Desirable: Experience with complex consortium-led programmes with a variety of stakeholders including NGOs, CSOs, government and private sector.
Desirable: Experience with lobby and advocacy, specifically within the policy area of children’s rights and/or exploitation.
Desirable: Experience with child safeguarding and/or implementation and monitoring of other Codes of Conduct.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.
TdH NL aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also our high standard of values and principles to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct.
TdH NL in particular is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and does not accept any form of (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the Child Safeguarding Policy and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, part of our Code of Conduct. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Competence profile
Advisor
A. Analytical capacity
Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgment of their interdependence.
Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
B. Networking
Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
C. The power of persuasion
Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.
Level 2: Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.
D. Vision
The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
Level 2: Recognises relevant information and developments and applies these on the job.
Job Level: D with a salary range of 3.053 - 4.153 euro, based on 40 hours a week
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