CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES Professional Development Programme - Asia Pacific Region - Information Pack

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1 CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES Professional Development Programme - Asia Pacific Region - Information Pack

2 Introduction Application deadline is 19 th June 2018 Incomplete applications will not be considered. Who is it for? Selection criteria

3 Outline of the Programme What does it involve? Mentoring August-Sep 2018 Distance Learning 1 2 weeks Oct Residential Nov- Dec 2018 Distance Learning 2 Jan - Feb 2019 Distance Learning 3 Job Placements December break (2 weeks) 1 The CPiE PDP contents concentrates on natural disasters and emergencies in the Asia Pacific. Aspects of conflict sensitive programming and working in conflict settings are however taken into consideration.

4 Time Commitment Activity Time Commitment

5 KNOWLEDGE Learning Outcomes The CPiE PDP learning outcomes have been designed to help programme participants strengthen the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by CPiE professionals. They are collated around the 7 core learning categories identified through an extensive capacity gaps analysis. The programme also identifies some life-long learning outcomes which CPiE Professionals should continuously work to strengthen in their own practice. The programme contributes to these learning outcomes but they also extend beyond the scope of this programme. Knowledge successful participants will be able to: A. Concepts & frameworks A1.1 Explain the importance of CPiE and its programming areas as lifesaving Interventions. B. CPiE Risks & Concerns B1.1 Describe child protection risks and concerns that might affect children C. CPiE Strategies & Approaches C1.1 Describe the different aspects, including the challenges and benefits: of a systems building/strengthening approach in emergency settings (includes child safeguarding considerations for children). of the main aspects of effective case management in emergency settings. of the main aspects of providing and supporting alternative care mechanisms in emergency settings. D. Cross-cutting Themes D1.1 Describe & explain: the main aspects of conflict sensitive CPiE programming in emergency settings. the interplay between CPiE programming and climate change & disaster risk reduction programming the unique challenges facing CPiE interventions in urban settings. E. CPiE Programme Management E1.1 Explain the project management cycle phases and tools and their use for effective programme design. F. CPiE & Capacity Strengthening F1.1 Explain the role that capacity building can play in ensuring effective CPiE interventions. G. CPiE Infrastructure G1.1 Describe the humanitarian coordination framework and function of the protection cluster/cpwg.

6 the gender implications within CPiE programming A1.2 Identify & explain national & international legal frameworks, standards & guidelines related to CPiE, including the CPMS. A1.3 Describe the core concepts of child development and child psychosocial wellbeing and resilience B1.2 Explain how child protection risks and concerns may change in different emergency settings and how they impact on children, families and communities. B1.3 Recognise that the risks children face can be multifaceted and interlinked and therefore that CPiE programming should be situational to the child. of when and how to effectively use Child Friendly Spaces and other Psychosocial Support interventions in emergency settings. C1.2 Describe the different aspects, including the challenges and benefits of CPiE mainstreaming and integration (including in child rights governance). D1.2 Describe the main aspects of inclusive and diverse programming in emergency settings (including child participation). E1.2 Describe how to set up a monitoring and evaluation framework and use data collection tools. F1.2 Explain core adult learning methodologies and the blended approach to learning. F1.3 Demonstrate understanding of how to use capacity measurement tools. G1.2 Explain principles behind effective communication and advocacy strategies. G1.3 Recognise the main funding streams in emergencies and the main child protection donors

7 SKILLS Skills successful participants will be able to: A. Concepts & frameworks A2.1 Apply concepts of child development, psychosocial wellbeing and resilience to CPiE programmes in B. CPiE Risks & Concerns B2.1 Adapt CPiE programmes to identified child protection risks and concerns in C. CPiE Strategies & Approaches C2.1 Suggest or reference new ways to: apply systems building/strengthening best practices to CPiE programmes in apply case management guidelines to CPiE programmes in D. Cross-cutting Themes D2.1 Apply principles of conflict sensitive programming to CPiE programmes in own (or given) Include climate change and disaster risk reduction considerations in CPiE programmes in own (or given) E. CPiE Programme Management E2.1 Apply project management tools to CPiE programmes in F. CPiE & Capacity Strengthening F2.1 Apply and adapt knowledge about capacity measurement tools to G. CPiE Infrastructure G2.1 Apply best practices for effective coordination & collaboration to own (or given) A2.2 Apply relevant national & international legal frameworks, standards and B2.2 Contextualise emergency preparedness plans to identify apply alternative care guidelines and best practices to CPiE programmes in apply best practices and learning on how and when to use Child Friendly Spaces and/or other types of strategic psychosocial support interventions to CPiE programmes in C2.2 Suggest or reference new ways to mainstream and/or integrate CPiE across other sectors. Suggest or reference new ways to implement child protection responses in urban settings in own (or given) Include gender considerations in CPiE programmes in own or given context D2.2 Apply best practices on inclusive and diverse programming to CPiE programmes in own (or given) E2.2 Develop MEAL tools adapted to own (or given) F2.2 Contextualize effective capacity strengthening materials and processes to CPiE G2.2 Use effective & impactful advocacy messages tailored to own (or given) context with

8 ATTITUDE guidelines related to CPiE programmes in A2.3 Apply child safeguarding principles to child protection programming in potential child protection risks and concerns in capacity strengthening in respect for girls and boys dignity, best interests and safety. Attitude successful participants will be able to: A. Concepts & frameworks A3.1 Engage critically with relevant national & international legal frameworks, standards & guidelines related to CPiE. B. CPiE Risks & Concerns B3.1 Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking to analyse and prioritise child protection risks and concerns based on own (or given) C. CPiE Strategies & Approaches D. Cross-cutting Themes D3.1 Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking to reflect cross-cutting themes relevant to the region in CPiE programming. E. CPiE Programme Management F. CPiE & Capacity Strengthening G. CPiE Infrastructure

9 LIFE LONG LEARNING Life Long Learning Participants should aim to: A. Concepts & frameworks Promote complex and adaptable approaches to CPiE interventions. Advocate to embed core concepts of child development, psychosocial wellbeing and resilience into existing programmes and practice across own organisation. B. CPiE Risks & Concerns C. CPiE Strategies & Approaches Collaborate effectively to champion quality and integrated CPiE responses and practices across own organisation Use knowledge about mainstreaming/integrating CPiE within organisation or at cluster level to promote child protection outcomes. Defend with confidence the importance of a systems strengthening approach (including case management and alternative care) in humanitarian response. Challenge with confidence noninclusive CFS and ineffective practices D. Cross-cutting Themes E. CPiE Programme Management Role model effective programme management of CPiE interventions including awareness of staff wellbeing. Incorporate learning effectively into the project management cycle. Build, leverage and maintain strategic partnerships which support CPiE interventions. F. CPiE & Capacity Strengthenin g Demonstrate commitment to disseminate learning, based on capacity needs, to ensure staff development. Collaborate effectively to identify and respond to CPiE sector capacity needs. G. CPiE Infrastructure Use influencing and advocacy skills to actively participate in child protection working groups & joint initiatives with respect for girls and boys dignity, best interests and safety. Advocate to donors for appropriate and consistent levels of funding to support CPiE as life-saving interventions.

10 Costs Application Process