Child Safeguarding Advisor at Save The Children

Responsibilities:
The Child Safeguarding Advisor will report to the Director. Programs Delivery and Quality and work with all the thematic area managers to address the Child Safeguarding issues that affect areas of operation. The Advisor's role will be that of a resource person and will be providing added assistance in addressing OVC lssues across all programs and promote the concept of "Child Safe Organizations".

Qualifications:
BSc in social work or health, education or other relevant professional qualification and working experience; Significant direct experience of child protection practice and the Convention on the Rights of the Child; Up to date working knowledge of child care law, child protection policies and practice and current issues in relation to safeguarding children within the West African context Planning, delivering and evaluating training; Organizing and managing a complex and demanding workload and working on own initiative; Influencing practice and policy, including communicating effectively and persuasively at all levels. and in different situations. both verbally and in writing, atindividual and group level; Facilitating leaming, deveiopment and change for individuals and/or groups/organizations;

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Responsibilities:
The Child Safeguarding Advisor will report to the Director. Programs Delivery and Quality and work with all the thematic area managers to address the Child Safeguarding issues that affect areas of operation. The Advisor's role will be that of a resource person and will be providing added assistance in addressing OVC lssues across all programs and promote the concept of "Child Safe Organizations".

Qualifications:
BSc in social work or health, education or other relevant professional qualification and working experience; Significant direct experience of child protection practice and the Convention on the Rights of the Child; Up to date working knowledge of child care law, child protection policies and practice and current issues in relation to safeguarding children within the West African context Planning, delivering and evaluating training; Organizing and managing a complex and demanding workload and working on own initiative; Influencing practice and policy, including communicating effectively and persuasively at all levels. and in different situations. both verbally and in writing, atindividual and group level; Facilitating leaming, deveiopment and change for individuals and/or groups/organizations;