Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 16 May 2017
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Contract length: 2 years
Location : Uvira, DRC
The role
The Protection Programme Manager leads the implementation of the Save the Children humanitarian response Protection Programme in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, for Burundian refugees. S/he is responsible for: ensuring project delivery and quality, through capacity building, activities planning, implementation and monitoring; mobilizing and engaging partners and stakeholders from Government bodies, UN Agencies, International NGOs, Civil Society and Community Based Organizations to contribute in project implementation and monitoring. S/he is also responsible for representing Save the Children in protection/humanitarian thematic coordination platforms in South Kivu and to promote gender-sensitive and gender transformative approaches to prevent and respond to violence against children in armed conflict. Ensures quality of all gender driven interventions and trainings. In the event of a major change in the humanitarian emergency, the Protection Programme Manager will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
Essential :
- Master of Sciences or Post Graduate / Master: Social Work, Social Development, Psychology
- At least 5 years of working experience in the areas of Child Protection and promotion of Gender Equality with track record working experience in the area of humanitarian response;
- Strong working experience on prevention and response to sexual and Gender based Violence;
- Knowledge and working experience of Child's Rights Programming approach.
- Proven skills in programme management and administration, including grants management aspects and donors' compliance.
- Strong knowledge of the humanitarian accountability partnership (HAP) principles
- Skills and experience in project/programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation
- Strong skills in people management, moderation, conflict resolution and capacity-building.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.
- Strong coordination skills with diplomatic approach
- Ability to lead projects and support a team working from remote locations.
- Fluency in written and spoken French, working proficiency in English
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.
Desirable:
- Working experience in the areas of Demobilization, Disarment and Reintegration (DDR) of Children Associated with Armed Forces and Groups CAFAG) and reintegration of Unaccompagnied and separated Children (UASC)
- Working experience in the Great Lakes context in challenging and insecure areas.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.21391.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'