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: 10 months
LOCATION: Bouar & Kaga Bandoro
The role
The Child Protection Coordinator (roving) is responsible for
managing Save the Children's Child Protection emergency response in Bouar and
Kaga Bandoro. 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 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
- 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.
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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Location: Central African Republic, Central African
Republic
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 9 June 2015
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
