Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Job type: Contract
Location:
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 1.6 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 c14, 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: 6 months
The role
The overall responsibility of the Child Protection Working Group Co-chair is to coordinate together with UNICEF the Child Protection Sector Working group for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I), as well as co-lead the Child Protection Steering Group on behalf of Save the Children, with a particular focus on the Anbar IDP response.
The post is based in Erbil-Iraq
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of work experience in protection/child protection in both humanitarian and development contexts or fragile states
- Previous experience in emergency response coordination is essential (e.g. clusters and/or sectors)
- Education to MSc/MA level in Human rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, or equivalent field experience.
- Good knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law, particularly concerning protection of IDPs and refugees.
- Ability to identify the main gaps in existing Child protection strategies at the KRI level and be able to contribute to interagency Child protection program development.
- Good knowledge of and experience in using inter-agency standards and guidelines on Child protection, including international legal framework with a focus on IDPs and refugees issues.
- Experience in capacity building and in strengthening various duty bearers understanding of and response to protection and child protection
- Experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums, including various coordination mechanisms
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- A high level of written and spoken English
- Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of Save the Children, and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
- Language skills Arabic
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in the Middle East Region
- Specific experience of working in interagency projects/initiatives.
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: rnazzal.25951.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Co-Chair Child Protection Working Group
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Tue, 29 Jul 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Job type: Contract
Location:
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 1.6 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 c14, 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: 6 months
The role
The overall responsibility of the Child Protection Working Group Co-chair is to coordinate together with UNICEF the Child Protection Sector Working group for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I), as well as co-lead the Child Protection Steering Group on behalf of Save the Children, with a particular focus on the Anbar IDP response.
The post is based in Erbil-Iraq
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Desirable
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: rnazzal.25951.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com