Technical Specialist - Child Protection

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity
Technical Specialist – Child Protection has the responsibility of providing technical leadership and expertise in Case management, CP assessment, response analysis, design, coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the child protection intervention in the Rohingya response.

S/he will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the project by providing technical support to ensure protection and wellbeing of the children in the project location by strengthening case management systems, referral pathways, and service delivery; documentation of all key activities, lessons learnt, and good practices of Rohingya response program including oversight the Child Protection Information Management System and Case Management data flows.  S/he will oversee the work of project officers in the effective operation of Child Protection facilities, quality case management service and timely response to key child protection risks in emergencies. This includes support for children associated with armed groups, unaccompanied and separated children, and child survivors of violence, abuse and exploitation.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years’ working experience in the relevant field, including 3 years in a management or supervisory position. Demonstrated experience in Child Protection Case Management, preferably in a humanitarian or emergency context.
• Master's or a Post Graduate degree in a relevant field, preferably in Social Science
• Child protection in Emergency, Case Management, inter-agency guidelines, and SOPs, Supervision and Coaching tools
• UNCRC and other Human Rights instruments
• Understanding of rights-based/ child rights programming.
• Knowledge & skill to analyse the Human Rights and Child Rights situation at the global, national and local levels.
• Project Cycle Management
• Program planning, budgeting, & M&E, and oversight of CP Case Management service
• Conflict Management and Problem-Solving Skills
• People Management Skills (supervising skills)
• Ability to provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality assurance for Child Protection Case Management.

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.