Job Openings at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The CP coordinator with the support of the Technical Advisor and the BHA Program Manager plays a key role in developing strategy, partnerships and providing oversight on day-to-day project implementation. The coordinator will provide technical support to the BHA- Integrated multi-sectoral lifesaving assistance project in Yobe state within the Save the Children country program. S/he will oversee the child protection project activities, ensuring effective planning, implementation and monitoring at the field level.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The CP coordinator will be responsible for supporting designing and following up with the technical aspects of the project implementation, strengthening the referral system as well as providing capacity building, and technical expertise.
• The CP coordinator is the key member of the child protection team, expected to possess proven project delivery capacity, effective team management, partner management and integration of CP programming in other sectors.
• S/he must have a strong background and knowledge on child rights, child protection integration, and CP system strengthening.  
• S/he will assure quality of programming, adequate coordination and communication on CP activities as well as ensure that SCI support meet the inter-agency guidelines for referrals and the minimum standards for child protection, MHPSS and Gender Based Violence in humanitarian actions.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the coordinator will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
• S/he will ensure quality delivery of programme activities, for example, monitoring against log frames, budget forecast and reporting and monitoring on the Budget. 
• Prepare timely programme and donor reports for child protection project activities in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Work closely with Save the Children’s CP team, contribute lessons learnt and best practice experiences from the project inform SC’s strategic planning and the design of future programming strategy and direction, including funding proposals
• Participate in regular meetings with government, local authorities, partners and other stakeholders to draw lessons, share experiences and monitor progress of the project. 
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners at field level – NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and others
• Coordinate and liaise with field and national support teams to ensure quality project support in HR, logs, procurement, finance etc
• Manage project field activities, ensuring project objectives are being achieved and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our field work. 
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
• Lead and participate in the CP assessment and analysis process
• Must adhere to the child safeguarding and protection policies and reporting standards.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in social work or relevant field experience. 
• At least three (4) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming
• Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare
• Substantial management experience, preferably in emergencies 
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
• Demonstrable competence in report writing 
• Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as applied to grants management 
• Experience of working with communities, and supporting their participation, ownership and empowerment
• Strong representational and communication skills sensitive to the cultural and military/political environment
• The ability to plan and ensure the implementation of projects, and to oversee the management and report on resources effectively.
• Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Proven team management skills 
• Adaptability and flexibility; ability and willingness to live in the field
•  Competent in Outlook, Word and Excel
•  Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.

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Slot: 2 Openings

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The CP Officer, under the direct supervision of the CP Coordinator, will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the BHA-funded Integrated Multi-Sectoral Lifesaving Assistance Project in Yobe State, within Save the Children Nigeria Country Program. The CP Officer will be responsible for ensuring that vulnerable children especially those exposed to or at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence receive timely, safe, and quality protection services.

In this role, the Officer will support the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of child protection activities, with a focus on case management and community-based child protection mechanisms. The CP Officer will also contribute to needs assessments, data collection, and analysis to inform child protection interventions and advocate for the best interests of the child.

Reports directly to: CP Coordinator 
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Support the implementation of child protection activities in line with international standards, national policies, and Save the Children’s CP minimum standards.
• Ensure case management services to vulnerable children, including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), survivors of violence, and children at risk.
• Monitor and document protection trends and incidents; contribute to protection needs assessments and situation analyses.
• Support the identification and strengthening of appropriate community-based child protection mechanisms.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program activities, provide technical support, and ensure quality and accountability
• Coordinate with other sectors (Health, Nutrition, WASH, CVA,) to ensure child protection is integrated into the broader program.
• Participate in child protection sub-sector coordination meetings and contribute to inter-agency referrals and joint assessments.
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, and partner NGOs to strengthen community engagement and referral pathways.
• Support training and mentoring of caseworkers, community volunteers, child protection committees, and partners on child safeguarding, case management, psychosocial support, and referral processes.
• Contribute to the development of child protection training materials and tools adapted to the local context
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of child protection cases and interventions using appropriate case management systems.
• Contribute to the development of timely progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Support accountability mechanisms by engaging children and caregivers in feedback and complaint processes.

General:

• Comply with 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant field experience. 
• At least three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming including case management and community engagement.
• Experience in humanitarian context particularly Northeast Nigeria.
• Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
• Demonstrable competence in report writing 
• Strong understanding of child protection principles, national child protection frameworks, and international standards (e.g., UNCRC, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action).
• Experience in working with partners, community members, and children in culturally sensitive ways.
• Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.

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ROLE

To support implementation of all CVA component of the USAID/BHA funded humanitarian project - Multi-sector, Lifesaving Humanitarian Response in Yobe, Nigeria.
More specifically, the CVA Officer will work closely with the CVA Coordinator and CVA Assistants to ensure that project deliverables are met on time and within acceptable quality standards.
S/he is principally responsible for the field implementation of the MPCA component of the project but will also be providing support to the Consortium partners in the Agriculture and Economic Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS) components.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will receive a context-specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.

With support from the CVA Coordinator:

• Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries.
• Help oversee the delivery of regular cash and voucher transfers and help ensure the resolution of any problems.
• Assist in training of any Save the Children or partner staff on cash and voucher programming.
• Actively participate in relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs and viable business opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs
• Organize the training of the cash and voucher beneficiaries on the identified needs
• Conduct the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at the field level, as laid out in the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Assist in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and recorded appropriately
• Coordinate activities with local authorities, community members, other implementing actors, and partners at the local level.
• Compile and submit regular project reports and updates Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the MEAL team to map, identify and register program participants.
• Lead in the selection and registration of beneficiaries with support from MEAL Team and CVA Assistants.
• With the support of the community mobilization team, Coordinate the sensitization of beneficiaries.
• Lead the market assessment to ascertain the most profitable skills in the intervention locations.
• Coordinate post-distribution monitoring with the MEAL team.
• Identify emerging issues related to the MPCA and Food assistance and make a recommendation for further solutions.

Essential

• B.Sc / HND in a relevant course – Social Policy, Social Science, International Development, Economics or related relevant discipline
• 3 years post NYSC relevant experience in Humanitarian emergency
• Demonstrated success in community resilience programs and technically sound in cash transfers, capacity building, and other cash transfer components.
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in an intercultural environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Emails, Skype, Web researchers);
• Self-motivated and results orientated.
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and passion for the realization of women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality.
• Knowledge of women’s rights and gender equality and willingness to strengthen her/his capacity in this area; and
• Able to effectively advocate for change and influence others.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Save the Children Code of Conduct understands other international development guidelines.

Desirable

• High level of communication in a local language related to the working environment
• Familiar with CVA and integrated programming
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, and social protection programming.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normally working conditions within environments in which security assessment has been carried out.