Program Officer ECCD (Nationals Only)

Program Officer – Early Childhood Care and Development

The Role

Responsible for ensuring quality programming of interventions within the specified thematic focus in the assigned geographic program area

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two (2) years of experience in implementing and managing ECCD programs, community mobilization an advantage
• Degree in Community Development, Social work, family Life and Child Development or Social Sciences or equivalent experience
• Familiarity and experience with globally-accepted standards and practices on ECCD
• Can deal with various levels of ECCD stakeholders – from decision makers to field level practitioners
• Has proven skills in program development and design, training design and delivery, and community facilitation processes, and networking and influencing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Able to articulate ideas and concepts clearly verbally and in writing
• Computer literate and adept in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work
• Can work well in highly stressful situations, able to manage multiple competing tasks, prioritize deliverables and meet reasonable deadlines
• A team player, willing to work long hours toward the attainment of program objectives and deliverables
• Ability to engage, coordinate stakeholders and community in a collaborative style; program and project implementation skills, including planning, monitoring and evaluating, advocacy and problem solving
• Will adhere and promote Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding protocol and its dual mandate (developmental and humanitarian)
• Understands and believes in Save the Children’s mission and vision; commits to its objectives and willing to adopt Save the Children’s methodology and framework on program project implementation

Contract length: Fixed Term position until December 31, 2021 based in National Capital Region

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.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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