JOB DESCRIPTION
BMZ Project Coordinator-CP&CRG– (Mogadishu) Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE DIMENSION
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.
ROLE PURPOSE
Under the management from the Child Protection & Child Rights Governance (CRG) Programme Manager, the BMZ Project Coordinator is responsible for the promotion of the Rights of the Child in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through co-operation with local and regional organizations, institutions, authorities and international organizations. The post holder will lead the implementation of the BMZ project in Mogadishu and Kismayo Field Offices. This should be done in accordance with the guidelines of Save the Children International, which aims to strengthen the civil society in which children are perceived as social players and human beings in their own right. This includes budget as well as programmatic implementation and monitoring according to SCI standards.
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.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: SCI – CP & CRG Programme Manager -Southern States
Staff reporting to this post: Project Officers (2)
Budget Responsibilities: YES
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor Degree in business administration, education, social work, international relations, human rights or development studies.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- 3 years of child protection, child rights and/or child rights governance programming experience with at least 1- year staff management experience preferably with INGO(s).
- Demonstrated experience in working in partnerships with NGOs / CSOs and governments.
- Strong understanding of child rights and governance.
- Strong experience in field work and community mobilization; and in training groups of children and other community members.
- Strong experience working with local partners and capacity development.
- Strong reporting skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
How to apply
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Application will be closed on 22nd April 2023
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
