About US:

Save the Children International is an international relief organization that was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

About Project:

Joining Forces to End Violence Against Children is a global collaboration between 6 leading child rights organisations – ChildFund, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision. In Uganda Joining Forces focuses on ending violence against children and ensuring children’s voices are amplified as agents of change.

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Specialist is part of the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) and reports to the Project Manager. S/he provides technical support to the CMU and the JF partners towards achieving quality outcomes on the agreed upon project goals, including lasting improvements in national and local protection and response systems. S/he contributes to developing adequate planning and budgeting for project implementation and leads on advocacy components that aim to influence systems and behavior change at all levels. S/he supports the implementation of evidence- based approaches that create sustainable results. S/he supports keeping children safe in project implementation, ensuring partners follow safeguarding policies and standards that creating a protective environment for children against harm and abuse.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Save the Children Child Protection Specialist-Joining Forces employment vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Rights, Governance, Social Science, Social Work and Social Administration, Arts, Education, Psychology, Development studies, Law.
• Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development or a Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.
• Any relevant specific experience or training on the Child Protection and Child Rights Programming.
• At least 5-7 years’ work experience with (I)NGO in programming and communication for children’s rights, in particular related to child protection and education; proven experience with (child rights) advocacy and campaigning is preferable.
• Track record of work experience in collaboration and networking with partners and stakeholders
• Proven ability to perform multi-tasking and ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural/cross cultural environment. Adaptable, flexible with a high level of work ethics.
• Understanding of donors and resource mobilization.
• Proven experience in planning, organization and coordination
• Proven experience in influencing and negotiation.

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Closing Date : 16th July 2020