3 Job Positions at Save the Children: (Deadline 5 June 2025)
Interpreter/Translator (Somali-English) at Save the Children: (Deadline 5 June 2025)
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. Our main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition, both in humanitarian and development contexts.
GENERAL BACKGROUND
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, with a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We implement both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Language Interpreter/Translator (Somali-English) is responsible for providing on-demand interpretation and translation services between Somali and English. The role is critical in facilitating communication at the Transit Centre between our clients, staff, and other stakeholders. The interpreter/translator ensures accurate, culturally sensitive, and timely interpretation, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder may be required to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Translate spoken messages, live speeches, voice recordings, and written documents between Somali and English with a focus on accuracy, tone, and context.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create and maintain a glossary of key terms and definitions for reference.
- Interpret conversations accurately and ethically, adhering to interpretation protocols and avoiding omissions or additions.
- Speak clearly and professionally in both languages, ensuring proper pronunciation and tone.
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, particularly in high-stress or emergency situations.
- Remain punctual and available during scheduled working hours.
- Follow established protocols, especially when interacting with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals.
- Understand and apply appropriate terminology in humanitarian contexts, including Child Protection, SGBV, and Health sectors.
- Respect cultural sensitivities and promote inclusion in a diverse working environment.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all interpreted and translated information.
- Identify and help resolve any conflicts in meaning, wording, or behavior during interpretation.
- Be available on-site at the Transit Centre or other designated locations as required.
- Accurately rewrite and translate technical documents, maintaining grammar, structure, and mechanics.
QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree in language interpretation/translation, literature, linguistics, or social sciences with proven experience in interpretation and translation.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an interpreter/translator in Child Protection and SGBV-related programs.
- Full professional fluency in Somali and English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an added advantage.
- Understanding of child protection, SGBV, and community-based approaches.
- Experience working with NGOs, especially with refugees or displaced populations, is an asset.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
- High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
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
Save the Children is committed to creating a safe working environment for all staff and those we work with, including children and community members. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and any behavior that is discriminatory or disrespectful.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
Kindly submit your application HERE before June 5th, 2025.
*Save the Children does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*
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Assistant Matron at Save the Children: (Deadline 5 June 2025)
Job Description
Introduction
Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and local stakeholders, to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. Our main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition, in both humanitarian and development contexts.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, with a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We implement both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.
Role Purpose
The Matron/Patron is a key member of Save the Children’s Child Protection team. Under the supervision of the Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence Team Leader, the role holder will provide mental health and psychosocial support to children and families, facilitate safe spaces (CFS/YFS), and strengthen the community’s capacity to respond to child protection concerns. They will ensure the care and welfare of children, especially separated and unaccompanied minors, and collaborate with other teams for timely case management.
Key Areas of Accountability Child Protection and Psychosocial Support
- Support case workers in ensuring regular support and care for all children.
- Uphold Child Protection Minimum Standards within the CFS-YFS spaces.
- Promote the health, well-being, and discipline of residents, especially unaccompanied minors.
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all children and youth.
- Provide informal guidance on hygiene, dignity, and menstruation management.
- Support community activities, including sports, plays, and religious events.
- Facilitate the registration and attendance of all children and youth in CFS/YFS.
Community Mobilization
- Support and mentor community-based structures such as para-social workers.
- Participate in awareness-raising sessions on child protection issues.
- Assist in the identification and registration of vulnerable children.
- Help design and distribute child protection messages with the protection team.
Administration, Documentation, and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records (digital and hard copy).
- Attend case conferences, case management meetings, and coordination meetings.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and the safekeeping of project property.
Additional Responsibilities
- Remain flexible to take on other responsibilities as needed.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in emergency responses as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
- Prior experience with Save the Children methodologies is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of administrative and operational procedures.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
- Excellent report writing skills in English.
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
Save the Children is committed to creating a safe working environment for all staff and those we work with, including children and community members. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and any behavior that is discriminatory or disrespectful.
Recruitment Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kindly submit your application HERE before June 5th, 2025.
- Save the Children does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
CP & SGBV Case management Case Worker at Save the Children: (Deadline 5 June 2025)
Job Description
Introduction
Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and local stakeholders, to promote a bright future for children. We have experience operating in all 30 districts across the country. Our main areas of focus include education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in both humanitarian and development contexts.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, with a vision of a world in which every child attains their right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We implement both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.
Role Purpose
To support individual children, adults, and families by providing case management services, and to strengthen community capacity to identify and respond to child protection and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) concerns.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be required to work outside the normal role profile and adapt working hours as necessary.
Key Areas of Accountability Direct Case Management Support
- Provide direct casework support to children and families requiring case management and psychosocial services, especially vulnerable children at risk of abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence, including unaccompanied or separated children.
- Deliver SGBV response and case management services to individuals affected by, or at risk of, sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence, early and forced marriage, sexual abuse, exploitation, and child sexual abuse.
- Ensure children receive appropriate case management support by conducting registration, assessments, case planning, service provision, referrals, and follow-ups, in line with Case Management SOPs.
- Identify individual cases through community outreach and accept referrals from agencies and community partners.
- Conduct rapid assessments and prioritize cases based on risk level.
- Develop case plans based on needs identified during assessments, seeking supervisor support when needed.
- Conduct regular follow-up to ensure service provision and monitor progress.
- Provide consistent home visits and psychosocial support to children and families, including emotional support, referrals, and community mediation.
- Work with the CP & SGBV Team Leader and Coordinator to hold case conferences for complex cases to ensure multi-disciplinary support.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, proper documentation, and best practice in case management.
- Maintain up-to-date case documentation using approved forms and databases.
- Ensure data collection and storage are in line with data protection and confidentiality principles, informed consent, child best interest, Do No Harm principles, and other case management standards.
- Collaborate with the MEAL team to conduct child protection assessments, analyze data, and prepare reports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers to enable referrals under the supervision of the Child Protection Coordinator.
- Coordinate with SCI teams and partners to identify vulnerable and at-risk children.
- Work respectfully and sensitively with vulnerable children, families, and host communities.
Community Mobilization
- Support community-based mechanisms, including the selection, training, and mentoring of para-social workers, in collaboration with the responsible Child Protection Officer.
- Facilitate community awareness sessions on child protection and SGBV issues, including the identification of vulnerable children and at-risk individuals, registration of separated/unaccompanied children, and family tracing.
- Collaborate with protection teams to design and disseminate appropriate CP/SGBV prevention and response messages.
Unaccompanied and Separated Children – FTR and Alternative Care
- Document and follow up on cases of separated and unaccompanied children using standard family tracing and reunification procedures.
- Support the identification, assessment, training, and follow-up of foster carers, ensuring appropriate placement and post-placement monitoring.
- Conduct assessments to support voluntary repatriation and reunification of separated/unaccompanied children and prepare relevant reports.
Administration, Documentation, and Reports
- Maintain accurate and updated case files for all child protection and SGBV cases in both hard and electronic formats.
- Participate in case conferences and case management meetings, as well as relevant protection and coordination meetings as assigned.
- Adhere strictly to confidentiality and information management protocols.
- Submit timely and accurate program reports as required.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities as requested.
- Ensure safety and appropriate management of project property.
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Arts, Public Administration, Social Work and Social Administration, Community Development, Psychology, or any other relevant area of study.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in child protection or SGBV case management.
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound technical understanding of child protection, SGBV, and community-based approaches.
- Good computer, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Experience working in community development and with schools or children.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to conduct community-level outreach.
Child Safeguarding
Level 3: The post holder will have frequent or intensive contact with children and/or young people through their work in country programs, including responsibility for implementing staff vetting processes or program implementation involving children.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Save the Children is committed to creating a safe working environment for all, including staff, children, and community members. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and any discriminatory or disrespectful behavior.
Recruitment Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Kindly submit your application HERE before June 5th, 2025.
- Save the Children does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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