Job Advert: CHILD PROTECTION PROJECT ASSISTANT (Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance)

The Child Protection Project Assistant (BHA) will be overally responsible for supporting in the planning, implementation, monitoring,
coordination and capacity building of child protection actors, children, and communities on child protection in targeted districts. The role
requires one to participate and inform stakeholders about the project especially on child protection during various stakeholder forums conducted
in Bulilima and Mangwe. The position requires one to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on child
protection programme across the various subsector activities (Child Protection, PSS, Prevention and Response to GBV and Protection
Coordination, Advocacy, and Information). The role holder will represent Save the Children at national and District level forums/ meetings to
ensure maintenance of good flow of information and knowledge on the programme.

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.

Location: Plumtree (Bulilima/Mangwe) Contract Type: National Contract Terms

Contract Duration: Ten (10) Months

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential
• A minimum qualification of a Social Science degree.
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills and ability to network.
• Excellent research and report writing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and other vernacular languages ( Kalanga/Ndebele/Shona).
• Ability to converse in both English and Kalanga/Ndebele.
• Higher knowledge of Save the Children’s ways of working.

Desirable
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
• Understanding of and belief in child rights programming
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Experience of working with USAID funded projects
• Knowledge and experience of working with children and youths in a child rights programming environment.

The Organisation: Save the Children International

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

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current
remuneration and salary expectations.

*Internal link; View the internal job posting *External link: View the external job posting
Application Deadline – 02 November 2023

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children
from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. Save the Children is an equal employment
employer, therefore, female applicants and those living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.