Advert – Project Officer
About the Role:
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.
The post holder will support the SIDA CSO Programme Manager in the implementation of the Sida CSO Strengthening Programme in all its components and in an integrated and coordinated way, and consistent with the Country Strategy. S/he will be responsible for the successful implementation of planned activities, the achievement of quality deliverables within the targeted timeframe and budget. S/he is also responsible for ensuring that the technical inputs and support are provided to the project team, to Sida CSO staff, partner CSOs and child-led groups in all project sites.
With the support of the Sida CSO Programme Manager, Head of MEAL, CP/CRG MEAL Officer, Technical Specialist, s/he will be responsible for the review and refinement of strategies over the project cycle; identifying and resolving project issues; and using tools that will help measure project success.
Qualifications and experience
- University Degree in Social Sciences, development studies, project management or related area.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience with INGOs/NGOs, with at least 2 years’ experience with child rights governance in partnership-based programming
- Good skills and experience in all aspects of programme cycle management – design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge on Child protection, Child rights governance, Civic space issues will be an advantage.
- Experience in organizational capacity development, training, mentoring, and coaching.
- An excellent team player with good skills in teamwork and a consultative approach to decision making.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
The Organisation
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 right 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
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
This position is on 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.
Application Information: Click Here
Deadline for receiving applications is 19th July 2023.
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*
