Child Protection / Child Rights and Business Manager

The role

The Child Protection/ Child Rights and Business Manager will oversee the CP/Child Labour Case Management (CLMRS)/CR/supply chain within child protection programming in Kolwezi (in Lualaba Province in the south of DRC) and develop programme strategy toward a child labour remediation system. She/he will directly manage grants, and lead on programme planning, oversight of programme implementation, recruitment and procurement as per programme needs. 

Key priorities of this role will also include:

• Lead on OCD-project with partners– technical and financial capacity building
• Participate in key networks on behalf of Save the Children in relation to cobalt supply chains
• Lead intake and build capacity in cross-technical adaptation of Child Rights and Business in mining (DRC) – strategy, programme development, research – and co-ordinate on behalf of SCI DRC across SCA/SCI
• Play an active role in building Save the Children’s strategy and approach towards tackling child rights infringements and challenges from global mining supply chains – and develop capacity-building plan with International TA-support

Qualifications and experience

• A Master Degree in social work, law, protection or relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Significant professional experience, at least 3 years of working at a senior level in child protection or child rights in governance and business for international NGOs, UN or government
• Understanding of the child protection sector within the DRC context, especially in mining contexts
• Significant experience working with CPiE programs and specifically with case management interventions
• Experience and understanding of child labour issues, particularly in emergency settings
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
• Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• French language fluency required; competency in English, both written and oral and in local languages strongly preferred. 
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

 

 

Contract length: 9 months

 

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. 

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

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

The role

The Child Protection/ Child Rights and Business Manager will oversee the CP/Child Labour Case Management (CLMRS)/CR/supply chain within child protection programming in Kolwezi (in Lualaba Province in the south of DRC) and develop programme strategy toward a child labour remediation system. She/he will directly manage grants, and lead on programme planning, oversight of programme implementation, recruitment and procurement as per programme needs. 

Key priorities of this role will also include:

• Lead on OCD-project with partners– technical and financial capacity building
• Participate in key networks on behalf of Save the Children in relation to cobalt supply chains
• Lead intake and build capacity in cross-technical adaptation of Child Rights and Business in mining (DRC) – strategy, programme development, research – and co-ordinate on behalf of SCI DRC across SCA/SCI
• Play an active role in building Save the Children’s strategy and approach towards tackling child rights infringements and challenges from global mining supply chains – and develop capacity-building plan with International TA-support

Qualifications and experience

• A Master Degree in social work, law, protection or relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Significant professional experience, at least 3 years of working at a senior level in child protection or child rights in governance and business for international NGOs, UN or government
• Understanding of the child protection sector within the DRC context, especially in mining contexts
• Significant experience working with CPiE programs and specifically with case management interventions
• Experience and understanding of child labour issues, particularly in emergency settings
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
• Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• French language fluency required; competency in English, both written and oral and in local languages strongly preferred. 
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

 

 

Contract length: 9 months

 

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. 

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

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.