Programme Assistant – Child Protection
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 15,000 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.
Role Purpose:
To ensure strategic orientation of knowledge management and learning approaches for the Pan Africa work, To ensure the coordination, planning, implementation and reporting of all learning and research activities of the programme , Establish and ensure strong and positive relationships with TCEs, TCCs, IGAD, ECOWAS, EAC, EASF & SADC and other key stakeholders in for learning, Lead and Coordinate Knowledge sharing and learning initiatives across partners and national focal points and also with SCI Cos, In collaboration with the Project Coordinators – East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa, facilitate learning that informs AU Advocacy processes together with the Pan Africa Advocacy office
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, international relations and/or related fields
At least two years working with non-government organizations
Highly organised, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Experience of working in the field of programme administration and or Communication.
Good understanding of child protection issues
Good understanding of the programme management cycle including financial and operational processes
Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills in English;
Proven ability to assess client groups’ information needs and be innovative in the design and delivery of appropriate targeted solutions
Proven ability to build and maintain close and constructive working relationships with peers, management and staff in defining and fulfilling knowledge needs
Proven ability to write concise reports and presentations
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice
A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
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