Back Project Coordinator

The Opportunity
The Project Coordinator will be based in Tunis and manage the implementation of a child protection capacity strengthening project for civil society actors working with migrant and refugee children in Libya and Tunisia. The Child Protection capacity strengthening project is funded by the Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP) and includes frequent interaction and communication with international and local actors. The Project Coordinator should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. Frequent travel to the South of Tunisia will be required (no travels to Libya are expected).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* BS/BA or MA Degree in teaching, social work or social sciences
* Experience in project management
* Experience in working with at-risk children and families, ideally experience in the migration context
* Experience in community mobilisation and/or working with local civil society
* Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms
* Ability to write reports in English
* Fluency in written and spoken French and Arabic
* Ability to manage stress, be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances
* Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.

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/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.