Save the Children has been working in South Sudan for over
25 years in the fields of child protection, child rights and governance,
education, health, nutrition and livelihood support.
Save the Children will deploy a dedicated full time CP sub cluster co-Coordinator, to work with the UNICEF deployed Co-coordinator, in South Sudan leading child protection actors in ensuring effective and timely coordination of emergency responses throughout the country. This is a key role in leading child protection response, including determining cluster priorities, planning and making funding decisions together with child protection sub cluster strategic advisory 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 5 years emergency managerial and/or coordination experience in NGO
* Background and familiarity in coordination of emergencies in South Sudan or similar context
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Fluency in Arabic or other South Sudanese languages an asset
* High level communication skills, including ability to speak formally, negotiate, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and advocate for child protection issues with humanitarian community and authorities
* Highly developed leadership and coordination skills to ensure CP Sub Cluster plans and implements result-based programming
* Ability to work well in a team and under pressure and in response to changing needs.
* Ability to plan well, set own targets and meet them
* Shows technical competence in child protection in emergency issues and training
* High level competence in conducting child protection rapid assessments
* Willingness to travel and work regularly in field sites with basic standards of living and minimal comfort.
* Knowledge of rights-based approach, gender mainstreaming and international standards specifically relating to children and women
* Commitment to Save the Children policies
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Save the Children will deploy a dedicated full time CP sub cluster co-Coordinator, to work with the UNICEF deployed Co-coordinator, in South Sudan leading child protection actors in ensuring effective and timely coordination of emergency responses throughout the country. This is a key role in leading child protection response, including determining cluster priorities, planning and making funding decisions together with child protection sub cluster strategic advisory 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 5 years emergency managerial and/or coordination experience in NGO
* Background and familiarity in coordination of emergencies in South Sudan or similar context
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Fluency in Arabic or other South Sudanese languages an asset
* High level communication skills, including ability to speak formally, negotiate, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and advocate for child protection issues with humanitarian community and authorities
* Highly developed leadership and coordination skills to ensure CP Sub Cluster plans and implements result-based programming
* Ability to work well in a team and under pressure and in response to changing needs.
* Ability to plan well, set own targets and meet them
* Shows technical competence in child protection in emergency issues and training
* High level competence in conducting child protection rapid assessments
* Willingness to travel and work regularly in field sites with basic standards of living and minimal comfort.
* Knowledge of rights-based approach, gender mainstreaming and international standards specifically relating to children and women
* Commitment to Save the Children policies
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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