Child Protection Coordinator

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Mon, 1 Sep 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 9 Sep 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Central African Republic

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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

The Child Protection Coordinator is responsible for managing Save the Children’s Child Protection emergency response in Bangui and Subit. The overall aim of the Child Protection Coordinator is to guide staff and partners to initiate interventions to address violations of children’s rights, particularly in terms of prevention and response for children associated with armed groups and forces. This includes engagement and advocacy with armed groups and forces, psychosocial activities for children and youth, establishment of community-based protection systems, and expansion of social reintegration services for children. The Child Protection Coordinator leads on project planning, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement.


Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of managing child protection projects in emergency settings, especially in complex security environments
  • Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Social Work, Human rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies or similar, or equivalent field experience.
  • Previous experience of managing a team and ability to support staff in challenging circumstances
  • A high level of written and spoken French and English
  • Ability to identify the main gaps in child protection in the given context to inform a holistic response for children.
  • Knowledge of established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection, especially the Paris Principles, MRM, SC Child Friendly Spaces Handbook, and the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings.
  • Experience in training and capacity building and willingness to dedicate time to staff and partner development
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating child protection programmes in emergency contexts across multiple locations
  • Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
  • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
  • Previous safety and security training for working conflict settings
  • Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of SC, and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable

  • Experience of working and living in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, or similar contexts
  • Experience of working with programmes for children associated with armed groups and forces
  • Specific experience of managing UNICEF, OFDA, ECHO and other major projects


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: asogbossi.04623.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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