Child Protection Manager

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 fulfill 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. 

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Child Protection Manager who will be the responsible for the overall supervision of SC CP interventions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, to ensure the quality and effectiveness of programming in accordance with grant proposals and guidelines, as well as SC values and principles. The Manager will provide input into the strategic vision and direction to the SC protection programme in East Jerusalem and North West Bank, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels. The goal of this programme is to protect Palestinian children from any kind of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation and to contribute to build community based and national CP system. The CP Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall implementation of the activities and coordinating the partnership with local organizations and national stakeholders.  He/She will also organize and coordinate workshops, trainings, seminars, and awareness campaigns involving children, youth and adults and partake in needs assessments and evaluations for the projects.

Requirements
-Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights Studies, or relevant fields and Master degree in a relevant field.
-Relevant experience in managing projects in the field of Child protection.
-Technical expertise in child protection (including CP subthemes as juvenile justice, sexual reproductive health, children affected by armed conflict)
-Experience and understanding of working in partnerships with national organizations, local communities, as well as sensitivity to cultural norms.
-Finance/budget management experience with multiple donors (EU, ECHO, UNDP, SIDA)
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
-Ability to manage a small proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
-A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
-Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and commitment to Save the Children values
-Valid driving license
-Written and verbal fluency in English.
-Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel as well as email/internet

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by Friday 3rd August 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.

Application package should include the following:
-Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
-Resume including Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.