Congo RDC

Save the Children recruits 01 Child Protection Working Group Co-facilitator

Save the Children recruits 01 Child Protection Working Group Co-facilitator

Child Protection Working Group Co-facilitator
The role
The cluster approach ensures clear leadership, predictability and accountability in international responses to humanitarian emergencies by clarifying the division of labour among organisations and better defining their roles and responsibilities within the different sectors of the response. It aims to make the international humanitarian community better organised, and more accountable and professional, so that it can better respond to the needs of affected populations, host governments, local authorities, civil society and resourcing partners.
UNICEF is the lead agency for the Child Protection Working Group globally; in DRC, Save the Children’s Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) Co-Facilitator will support and co-lead the Working Group, and work impartially to serve the needs of all members. Based on the IASC Reference module for Cluster coordination at the country level, these functions are related to the strengthening of the coordination mechanism for service deliver; information for strategic decision; planning and strategy development; advocacy; monitoring and reporting; contingency planning/preparedness and accountability to affected populations.
On behalf of Save the Children, and in support of the government and all humanitarian actors, the purpose of this post is to provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the Child Protection Working Group.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Child Protection Working Group Co-Facilitator will:
Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme, mindful of her/his position as a senior member of the DRC Country Programme.
Work within the framework of the Protection Cluster, and in partnership with relevant UN, government and non-government organisations to coordinate the mapping and prioritisation of emergency child protection concerns, including facilitating needs assessments and contingency planning.
Support capacity strengthening of Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) members and state/sub-national sub cluster focal points, ensuring clear and effective lines of communication among partners and sub clusters.
Disseminate, advocate and explicate relevant policy guidelines, international standards and national frameworks to members of the Working Group and other Clusters as relevant in order to support quality programming and adherence to minimum standards.
Collaborate with the Protection Cluster leads and OCHA to ensure that key child protection concerns are reflected in all documents and humanitarian initiatives, including response plans and related budgets.
Advocate for donors to fund humanitarian actors to carry out priority child protection activities, and support CPWG members to mobilise resources to support the same.
Undertake and/or facilitate technical reviews of projects submitted to the Sub Cluster for funding and contribute to reporting on the implementation of these projects.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Clusters such as the Gender-based Violence (GBV) Sub-cluster to ensure that CP and GBV actors work together to meet the comprehensive GBV-related needs of children and the Education Cluster to ensure that CP and emergency education actors work together to meet the psychosocial needs of children affected by emergencies
Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
Comply with and promote Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Establish and sustain systems for information management and sharing, in accordance with need and appropriate information sharing protocols.
The Child Protection Working Group Co-Facilitator will work in close coordination with the UNICEF Coordinator, the Protection Working Group and other AORs to facilitate exchange of information and effective assessment of need.
The Co-Facilitator will work impartially, under the supervision of Save the Children’s Director of Program Development and Quality.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
A child protection professional with a Master’s degree in child protection, law, social work or other relevant field
Extensive professional experience of at least 5 years, including experience working at a senior management or technical level in child protection in humanitarian contexts for international NGOs
Excellent understanding of the child protection sector, particularly issues related to child protection in emergencies, family separation, and mental health and psychosocial support
Clear understanding of the intersection of child protection with other thematic areas
Proven facilitation and representation skills
Strong commitment to the engagement and capacity building of South Sudanese protection partners
Participatory and consultative approach to leadership
Experience with child protection programming in humanitarian settings absolutely required.
Experience writing/reviewing funding proposals for large institutional grants
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key points within large bodies of information
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties
Highly developed oral and written communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours
Fluency in French and English, both verbal and written, required; local languages a strong asset.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
Contract length: 01 Year
LOCATION: Kinshasa with frequent travel
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.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Job description:
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Closing date: 27 May 2019 – 23:59 UTC
Location: Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of
Department: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time

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