3 Job Positions at Save the Children: (Deadline 22 January 2025)

3 Job Positions at Save the Children: (Deadline 22 January 2025)

Child Protection Coordinator at Save the Children: (Deadline 22 January 2025)

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Child Protection programme Coordinator is a member of Save the Children’s (SC) Child Protection team. Under the supervision of the Director for Programme Operations, the role holder will be responsible for everyday management of the UNICEF funded Programme on “Strengthening Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for All Children including within Schools. The programme will mainly contribute to the following:

• Schools provide safe, protective and inclusive learning environments for girls, children with disabilities and other vulnerable learners.
• The child protection system is strengthened through the operationalisation of the National Child Protection Case Management Framework.
• Increased capacity of frontline health and protection workers to provide MHPSS to affected children and their families

The Child Protection Coordinator will also be responsible of providing leadership and guidance to the programme team and specific line management of Child Protection staff. He/she will work in close collaboration and consultation with relevant members of the functional units (Awards, PDQ, HR, and Finance) within Save the Children Rwanda as well as external partners working in child protection including Government agencies mainly National Child Development Agency and donors mainly UNICEF

The incumbent will be also responsible for monitoring expenditures of the Programme through analysis of monthly Budget Versus Actuals (BVAs) and feedback to the Finance team for appropriate adjustment in case of inconsistency.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder might work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all aspects of the implementation of the Child Protection programme in all the districts the programme will be implemented from.

Ensure coherence of programme activities with Save the Children’s Country Strategic Plan

Link programme activities to the organization’s global strategy;

• Responsible for successful project implementation with high-quality standards as per the project objectives and country strategy.
• Work with other Country Office Child Protection teams to regularly report on the Country Strategic Plan, Child Protection thematic goal.
• Ensure that programme activities contribute to Save the Children programme and advocacy priorities
• Identify and build links with other programme sectors, ensuring that issues for child protection are raised and addressed
• Ensure programme activities in the operational area are well managed and monitored to fulfill the requirements of approved Save the Children Thematic quality standards and Annual Operational Plans.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive implementation strategy with clear benchmark indicators and work plans.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quarterly, monthly and weekly activity plans to achieve expected results ensuring quality compliance. This includes planning of activities, budgets, and procurement.
• Work with staff to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of programme activities.
• Produce timely reports, and assure that quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other reports including all required reports to the donor agencies are developed and submitted in accordance with agreed donors/members schedules.
• Participate in program proposal processes and ensure that all CP programmes processes are in accordance with grant agreements and completed within time and on budget.
• Oversee and ensure effective budget management through monitoring of budget vis-a- vis actual spending linked to the detailed implementation plan and the procurement plan.
• Highlight and follow up on capacity assessment and capacity building plans to ensure quality CP programming.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain departments to ensure effective use and delivery of Save the Children resources.
• Work very closely with various respective technical specialists based at the Country Office for proper programs integration and coordination.
• Support the project implementation by ensuring gender, age, disability and inclusive approaches at all levels.

Overall management responsibility for all Area Office Child Protection staff.

• Lead and motivate the team to ensure effective implementation of program activities, including by providing technical support to ensure program quality.
• Ensure there are regular staff team meetings.
• Ensure key issues are brought to the attention of the line manager for discussion and review.
• Monitor and support child protection staff in implementing Save the Children project management systems and guidelines to ensure the smooth implementation of approved activities.
• Ensure appropriate induction, training and follow-up in grants/financial management, logistics and security guidelines, monitoring and evaluation procedures and guidelines.
• Capacity building and technical guidance on child protection
• Make regular field visits to Districts to review the progress of the Programme implementation.
• Identify support required from technical staff teams in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programme activities.
• Liaise with key departments in the Country Office on technical issues to ensure adherence to SCI best practice approach for child protection in refugee camp situations.
• Participate in mid-term or final evaluations and ensure lessons contribute to the development of future CP program work.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning / Research

• Provide programmatic inputs for the development of the ToRs, review ToRs of evaluations/baseline studies which include background information and scope of work and proposed methodology.
• Review accountability to beneficiary’s data and reports and provide technical support to the implementation team and use key learning from accountability system for program development, planning, improvement, and implementation.
• Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through:

• Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear; measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews, and fair and unbiased evaluations.
• Timely performance review of staff line managed by you as per the organization plan around the year.
• Build the capacity of staff to monitor/ manage grants and awards as well as understand and implement compliance requirements from donors, Save the Children and/or the Government of Rwanda.
• Maintain clear communication with both the functional (direct) line manager and the technical specialists to foster a smooth working relation under the existing matrix structure.

Save the Children representation, Coordination, and Leadership on Child Protection in internal and external forums

• Regularly coordinate and collaborate with other SCI sector teams to strengthen programming and impact for children;
• Engage local authorities and make sure Save the Children is considered one of the preferred partners that supports their Imihigo contracts;
• Coordinate and ensure relevant information from interagency, coordination, sector, working group meetings are timely shared to a concerned staff, program area level.
• Coordinate effectively with field-level Donor offices, stakeholders, district officials and other implementing partners to ensure our cause to protect children from violence is advocated for and influenced at all levels.
• As necessary, participate in and strengthen interagency coordination on child protection, and ensure that the critical protection needs of children are profiled, through close liaison with child protection partners and programme stakeholders.
• Work in close coordination with field-level implementing partners to ensure a response to child protection is provided in a holistic manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in relevant fields preferably Social Sciences,
• Prior experience with Project management and preferably budget holding would be a strong advantage
• Previous exposure to Save the Children project management methodology
• Understanding of Save the Children’s administrative and operations management structures.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Report writing skills in English.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
• Always acts in the best interests of children

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Application Deadline: January 22nd, 2025

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

This position is Child safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they workwith country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

 *Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.

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2 Job Positions of Child Protection Officer at Save the Children: (Deadline 22 January 2025)

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Child Protection Officer is a member of Save the Children’s (SC) Child Protection team. Under the supervision of the Child Protection Programme Coordinator, the role holder will be responsible for implementation of the UNICEF funded Programme on “Strengthening Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for All Children including within Schools” in the designated districts to ensure:

• Schools provide safe, protective and inclusive learning environments for girls, children with disabilities and other vulnerable learners.
• Strengthened child protection system through the National Child Protection Case Management Framework.
• Increased capacity of frontline health and protection workers to provide MHPSS to affected children and their families

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing programme activities, and ensuring they align with the project programme objectives
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders, such as Child Protection and Welfare Officers, and District Education Officers to ensure the programme achieves its deliverables
• Documenting, supervising, controlling, and monitoring planned activities
• Preparing analytical reports and presentations on the progress of the programme
• Work in collaboration with MEAL team to assess the programme progress and documenting success or impact stories.
• Under the supervision of the Child protection Coordinator, establish and maintain constructive relationships with other service providers for a smooth implementation of the programme,
• Engage community-based structures like Friends of the Family (Inshuti Z’Umuryango)
• Provide regular program reports, on time and with accurate data;
• Support and participate in programme monitoring and evaluation activities as requested.
• Ensure safety and proper management of project properties.
• Remain flexible in adopting additional responsibilities based on team and organizational needs, to be balanced with responsibilities listed above;
• Maintain positive working relationships with members of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in Social Sciences.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Desireable

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in child protection program implementation
• Ability to communicate in English and Kinyarwanda through verbal and written communication.
• Good technical understanding of child protection and project management
• Computer knowledge, good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Experience with community development, working with children and schools.
• The ability to think critically and to recommend good solutions to problems.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct outreach at the community level.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
• Always acts in the best interests of children

Application Link: Click here

Application Deadline: January 22nd, 2025

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

This position is Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

 *Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY