Project Officer for Protection – RISE for Children Project (Nationals Only)
The Role
This post is mainly responsible in ensuring that RISE for Children project activities and processes directly implemented and those implemented by the implementing partner are in accordance with thematic standard and relevant quality benchmarks.
The nature and context of the project require the post holder to have an understanding and appreciation of children’s rights; child protection; juvenile justice (preferred but not required); governance and stakeholder mobilization and multi-stakeholder engagement; risk assessment and mitigation; research; and skills in module development; meeting, training, workshop organizing and facilitation; and technical writing.
Qualifications and Experience
* Graduate of Social Work, Community development, Psychology, Behavioral Science and other Social Sciences courses are welcome to apply. Background in child protection and child development is required.
* Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in implementing programs in development context.
* Strong understanding of child rights, governance, child protection, child rights/human rights issues and civil society
* Has established some level of relationships with agencies in the development sector
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good interpersonal and communications skills
* Good technical writing skills; able to write project proposal and reports.
* Proven ability in facilitating meetings, workshops, and other group processes
* Basic Skills in program management.
* Highly organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work
* Has initiative to learn and able to work with minimal supervision
* Proven experience of using MS office application (Work, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and desktop publishing software.
The job holder should develop a strong understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and should be committed to its principles and objectives. He/she should be willing to adopt the Save the Children methodology and framework in program implementation; and abide by and implement Save the Children’s Agency Policies including the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Contract length: Fixed term position until September 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
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
This vacancy is archived.