***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***
***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***
The Opportunity – Child Protection & MHPSS Programme Officer
Post location: Gaza Area Office – Deir al Balah – Subject to change depending on SC priorities.
Contract Duration and Level of Effort: : Until 31st December with possibility of extension based on the fund..
ROLE PURPOSE:
The CP Officer will be responsible to support the technical design and day to day monitoring and implementation of the CP program with high quality and standards. They will be responsible for supervision and guidance, training, and coaching of partners CP workforces. They will ensure that SC CP interventions are adhered to IA global and regional CP standards/guidelines; and will ensure quality implementation, monitoring and reporting of the program.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: None.
Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Program Implementation:
Assessment Monitoring, implementation of quality CP prevention and response:
Coordination, networking, and operational support:
Ensure program quality:
Analyse the contexts and promote the Centrality of Protection:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Academic background and/or professional experience in the provision of Child and Adolescent CP services.
Required
Desired
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs – SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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