Project Officer -Reach to Teach (Nationals Only)

Project Officer – Reach to Teach

The Role

The Project Officer is responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of multi sectoral programing in covered areas or cluster of barangays/municipalities. He/she will be the primary focal person in child protection organizing and mobilizing partners, stakeholders’ and institutions. He/she will be the on-site representative of Save the Children in courtesy meetings/planning with key stakeholders and for barangay officials and the community at large.

1. The post holder is primarily responsible for community engagement and coordination in an assigned SCP geographical area.

2. The post holder oversees and provide technical support to CSO partners and ensure an integrated multi sectoral program of activities is established in each barangay of implementation.

3. The post holder will input into the area strategy, play a key role in assessments and ensure community engagement and coordination is cohesive across both the area and for all technical sectors.

The Project Officer represents Save the Children in communities and with stakeholders, e.g. community leaders, representatives from donors, government, and other agencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Social Worker

• Organisation, management and negotiation skills

• Good communication skills

• Previous experience in humanitarian setting

• Prepared to work under pressure

• Honest and motivated

• Knowledge of case management

• Capable to provide case management training to para-social workers.

• Previous experience working with humanitarian organizations

• Able to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc)

Desirable

• At least 2 years previous experience managing people and implementing development programs with themes on Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Conflict, Child Trafficking

• able to work with minimum level of supervision

• good English speaking and writing

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.