NGO JOBS

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In response to the current situation in the Rakhine Myanmar, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team to provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Child Protection in Emergency Programme Manager to provide leadership, technical guidance in the development and implementation of the emergency Child Protection programme in Rakhine State with support from the Humanitarian Programme Manager, Regional Programme Manager and relevant colleagues. The post holder is accountable for providing strategic technical support to the emergency programme in Rakhine State including government and non-governmental partners, working with the Child Protection Thematic Advisor and the Emergency Advisor for Child Protection to promote good practice and develop consistent approaches and address any problems arising in the field, and ensuring that guidelines are in place and that training is given.

The assignment is until the end of April 2014 with the possible of extension where funding can be secured. This is an unaccompanied assignment.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).

Key areas of accountability:
* Manage the implementation of SCI’s emergency Child Protection response activities in Rakhine State.
* Support the implementation and if necessary further development of referral mechanisms for managing child protection concerns at camp and host community level as well as with local government.
* Finalise development of case management work and implementation of the CP-IMS in Rakhine.
* Lead on the finalisation of a KAP survey for Rakhine State.
* Appropriately mobilise and train Child Protection Groups in relation to child protection issues at large as well as above mentioned case management.
* Continue working on the provision of psychosocial services to children in Rakhine through CFSs and finalise transition to post-CFS activities.
* Develop, train and mentor colleagues in child protection work, staff and budget management and project development, actively seeking opportunities to build capacity of staff and partners
* Build relationships and work with the Township Child Rights Committee (TCRC) and the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) to support the strengtheni ng of a national child protection system, where appropriate.
* Assist the Humanitarian Manager in developing and supervising emergency programme staff activities in relation to child protection and regularly monitor and evaluate their progress.
* Maintain awareness of the operating context and ensure that programmes adhere to Do No Harm principles, remain conflict sensitive and non-biased, and develop strategies to address gender and disability discrimination.
* Actively participate in relevant sector meetings, humanitarian forums and co-ordination meetings. Represent Save the Children on child protection issues, identifying opportunities to advocate SCI’s position on the rights of the child through exchange of information, negotiation and lobbying.
* Initiate and develop good diplomatic working relations with national government authorities, UN agencies and partner NGOs.
* Manage and plan overall Rakhine Emergency Child Protecti on programme budgets.
* Produce high quality and timely reports for Save the Children and donors within agreed deadlines.
* Design, adapt implement and maintain child protection monitoring procedures and information systems and ensure that child protection staff are trained for their data collection and monitoring duties.
* Participate in the development of strategies for emergency programmes at field level and contribute to overall programme planning.
* Ensure the completion of funding proposals and secure funding on behalf of the country programme, in close collaboration with the Child Protection Thematic Advisor and the Yangon Humanitarian Team.
* Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
* Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential
* University Degree in development studies, social sciences, social work or relevant field
* 3 to 5 years management experience in an INGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in emergency and development contexts at international level.
* Specific experience in setting up and running CP-IMS and community based child protection programming.
* A solid understanding of child protection issues and sufficient field experience in similar settings to design and implement innovative, appropriate solutions with a focus on program delivery and capacity building in international development in complex emergency situations and from a child rights perspective.
* Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control managing multiple grants and donors with ability to b uild staff capacity on budget management.
* Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
* Ability to prepare draft reports against expected results and indicators with minimal supervision
* Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks, especially in working with very vulnerable populations.
* Ability and commitment to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and under difficult and challenging environments.
* Flexibility and a sense of humour – ability to work, live and thrive under challenging circumstances.
* A team player who is able and willing to learn from others as well as live and work in a communal setting
* Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
* Fluency in written and spoken English.
* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-ba sed approaches.

DESIRABLE
* Experience working in IDP/Refugee camp settings
* Experience working in Southeast Asia
* Knowledge/Experience of peace-building and conflict resolution programming.

We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.

To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV in one file, in English to the link provided.

Please note: Due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

Deadline for submission of application is on 1st October 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

“We ne ed to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
jobs.19262.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com