Job Purpose
Conduct household surveys and community profile surveys with selected households in the assigned operational areas, carry out unannounced farm visit to identify possible cases of child labour, identify and deploy remediation activities, monitor of remediation support, awareness raising among members, households, communities and staff of CAA and collaborating partners, report through a mobile app and prepare work plans and schedules to ensure that all households are visited.
Report to: Child Development Coordinator
Contractual Status: Full Time (Contract) One (1) year period. (May be) subject to renewal
Location/Station: Any of the below assigned duty stations in Ghana: (Achiase, Afosu, Akimoda, Anyinam, Bonso, Kade, Nkawkwa, Afoase, Suhum-all in the Eastern Region) (Asankragwa, Bogoso, Boinsu, Elubo, Enchi, Mumuni, Manso Amenfi, Samreboi, Prestea Nkwanta-all in Western South)
Key Relationships
Work closely with the Project Manager, Child Development Coordinator, Regional Managers, Technical Coordinators, CAA farmers, and all collaborating partners.
Key Daily Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct household surveys and community profile surveys with selected households in the assigned operational areas;
Carry out unannounced farm visit to identify possible cases of child labour;
Follow-up questionnaires including needs assessments in case child labour is identified;
Identify and deploy remediation activities to the benefit of the children and their families;
Monitor all remediation activities and households classified as high-risk of child labour;
Organise and implement awareness raising among members, households, communities and staff of CAA and collaborating partners;
Report through a mobile app;
Prepare work plans and schedules to ensure that all households are visited for all activities as per the agreed times in the period;
Work closely with the Technical Coordinators and Regional Managers employed by CAA;
The CDOs ensure that the tools, equipment and safety wear is used appropriately according to manufacturer specifications and maintains the protocols for repairs and maintenance
Perform any other duties or assignments as may be directed by your supervisor.
Required Skills or Experience
Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Social works, rural sociology, human rights or any other related studies from a recognized institution.
A minimum of one (1) year plus experience in a similar role.
Candidates with specialized supplementary experience is an added advantage.
Candidates with experience in field activities in the cocoa sector standards and field data collection and or interview techniques have an added advantage.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to adopt an assertive but respectful attitude towards authority
Multitasking and work constructively to meet targets and deadlines
Confident individual with a proactive attitude and keep calm under pressure
Detailed-oriented professional who uses analytical skills and follows all procedures to identify child labour and the follow-up support activities to be carried out
Must have strong background in computer skills
Ability to independently create digital reports
Ability to manage assigned duties in an assertive, efficient and timely manner.
Must be able to live in a rural community in any of the assigned cocoa districts deprived of basic social amenities.
Ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain with a valid license
Ability to pay attention to details
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of data gathered for the purposes assigned for
Ability to speck fluently Ghanaian language (TWI)
Emotional maturity, unprejudiced and sensitivity to farmers
Meticulously maintains complete, honest and accurate records pertaining household surveys and community profile surveys.
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