Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 8 Dec 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Kenya
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
Save the Children has programs for separated and unaccompanied children in six countries in East Africa. The Regional Family Tracing and Reunification Specialist will facilitate information sharing and capacity building for Save the Children teams in East Africa and be involved in programming for separated and unaccompanied children. He/she will support the country programs in programing related to separated and unaccompanied children as well as ensure quality and appropriate coordination with UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC and other members of the regional child protection working group.
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of a degree from a recognized institution, in Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development, Education or other relevant field
- Minimum 7 years programmatic work experience with an international NGO or other globally recognized institution.
- Previous experience in Child protection and family tracing & reunification programming in African context preferred.
- Previous experience in training and capacity building of staff in a field programming context
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Excel (fundamental) and database software
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English
- Excellent team player
- Good problem solving, strategic planning and analytical skills
- Ability to plan well, set own targets and meet them
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel and work regularly in field sites with basic standards of living and minimal comfort.
- Be both self-reliant and have the ability to lead and co-operate with others.
- Be physically fit and be prepared to live in basic conditions for extended periods in field sites.
- Be able to work under minimum supervision to achieve the set objectives.
- Commitment to Save the Children policies
Experience with similar cultural / social contexts in Africa
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: endungu.55643.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Regional Family Tracing & Reunification Specialist
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 25 Jun 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 8 Dec 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Kenya
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
Save the Children has programs for separated and unaccompanied children in six countries in East Africa. The Regional Family Tracing and Reunification Specialist will facilitate information sharing and capacity building for Save the Children teams in East Africa and be involved in programming for separated and unaccompanied children. He/she will support the country programs in programing related to separated and unaccompanied children as well as ensure quality and appropriate coordination with UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC and other members of the regional child protection working group.
Qualifications and experience
Experience with similar cultural / social contexts in Africa
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: endungu.55643.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com