Temporary Child Protection 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 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: Under the direct guidance of CP/CRG Coordinator and Borama Field Manager. The Child Protection officer will be responsible for implementation of Child protection activities and closely monitoring of activities to be done
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Location: Borama
Qualifications and Experience
- University Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, social sciences, law, community development, arts, social administration.
- Experience working with children in child protection/social work
- Commitment to child protection and respect of the best interest of the child
- Understanding of protection concerns for children
- Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to empathize with children and their careers
- Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities
- Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Somali
- Strong motivation and willingness to work with children for their wellbeing
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
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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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