Save the Children Child Protection and Migration Senior Coordinator Jobs in South Africa

Save the Children Child Protection and Migration Senior Coordinator Jobs in South Africa


  • The Child Protection and Migration Senior Coordinator uses his/her technical knowledge in child protection, migration and displacement and protecting children from all kinds of violence to manage the delivery by partners of activities.

  • They will aim to ensure that Children at risk of unaccompanied and unsafe migration in East and Southern Africa access essential and integrated protection, education and health services in countries of origin, transit and destination.

  • The role will play an important role in inter-agency coordination especially with agencies at regional levels involved in COM/ Migration issues - these will likely include UN agencies, other peer agencies and partners. Coordination will support advocacy and experience sharing to enhance programming and protection of children.

  • The role will provide substantial input into business development and donor engagement related to COM programming. The role will be mostly Southern Africa focused.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Essential

  • Bachelors in social sciences and speciality in one of the following social work, psychology, child development, education sciences, migration.

  • Extensive years' experience in working through partners to deliver quality CP programming.

  • Clearly demonstrable experience working with children on the move either in a
    migrant, refugee or IDP setting.

  • Significant experience in child protection programming in an NGO dealing with case management, direct CP programming, technical advisory support and policy influence.

  • Clear experience leading and networking in inter-agency collaboration efforts at national or regional levels.

  • Experience in donor engagement including presenting project pitches, writing winning proposals and conducting donor round tables.

  • Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports.

  • Solid experience and excellent skills in capacity building of systems, staff, partners and other actors related to CP.

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching including the ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.

  • Ability to solve complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in from a diverse range of stakeholders.

    Desirable

  • Organisational capacity development training and experience.

  • Proven experience and skills in advocacy and building work relationships with local/national governments and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors
    Research and knowledge management

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Child Protection and Migration Senior Coordinator Jobs in South Africa

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