Child Protection Program Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Child Protection Program Officer

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 currently recruiting a Child Protection Program Officer, Position #: (CPPO/WB/2014) to be based in Ramallah Office.

Summary of the position’s key areas of accountability:
-The CPPO will be responsible for the supervision of SC protection projects 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 Officer 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 protection programme is to ensure that all Palestinian children live in a safe and protected environment.
-The Child Protection Program Officer 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.

Starting Date: July 1st, 2014           
Contract duration: Open end contract

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Requirements:
-University degree in Psychology, Human Rights/Social Science,  or a related field
-At least 5 years experience in project management with youth and children.
-Relevant experience and understanding of working in partnerships with national organizations, local communities, as well as sensitivity to cultural norms
-Prior experience working in and in-depth knowledge of Child Protection programs is required.
-Relevant experience in managing multi donors’ projects, and familiarity with EC and ECHO regulations and procedures mainly.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
-Ability to contribute to 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
-Written and verbal fluency in  English and Arabic
-Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel as well as email/internet

Desired:
-Experience and understanding of rights-based programming and approaches to development
-Experience with communications and advocacy work a plus
-Experience work developing and leading participatory training sessions

Application Process
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] no later than June 11th , 2014,  Please make sure to mention in the subject the position Refrence #. 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 and position applying for in the subject.
-Resume (no more than 3 pages) including Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

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