CHILD PROTECTION ADVISOR

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 1 Oct 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 15 Oct 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Mali

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months


The role
Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation that seeks to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and create lasting change in children’s lives. The Child Protection Advisor is a member of the PDQ team; his/her role is ensure that all child protection interventions are of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that high quality timely reporting occurs, and that the programme quality and relevance is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context. Current thematic priorities include: child protection systems and structures in emergencies and post-conflict situations; psychosocial support and child resilience; prevention of sexual and gender based violence and physical and humiliating punishment.

Qualifications and experience

  • Master or Bachelor degree in Social Work, Human Rights or relevant field
  • Extensive experience, progressively responsible, working in child protection programming, preferably in West Africa
  • Extensive experience in building strong child protection systems and in delivering services to children in emergencies
  • Proven track record of effective fundraising with major donors
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and French
  • Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of major emergencies
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian sector preferred.
  • Excellent understanding of the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and methodologies – with specific technical trainings in these areas.
  • Proven representation and advocacy skills.
  • Familiarity with key international standards for humanitarian work (e.g. CP Minimum Standards, SPHERE, HAP Principles, etc.).
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
  • Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
  • Desirable
  • Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
  • Fluency in French language skills highly desirable
  • Experience in Mali or the region highly desirable
  • Save the Children experience strongly preferred


We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.30976.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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