Child Protection Technical Specialist
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Role Purpose:
Save the Children has been working in the Child Protection (CP) sector on Mainland and Zanzibar, and will be expanding these activities in the coming years. The position of CP Specialist will advance this work on a technical level and ensure excellence in programming, including demonstration of tangible results for children in Tanzania. The CP Specialist will provide strategic and operational leadership in this process, drawing on current global evidence, practices and approaches.
She/he will assume the overall responsibility for the growth, development and implementation of the CP portfolio in line with SC Tanzania’s strategy plan and SC’s Global Theme on Child Protection. She/he must bring an innovative leadership profile with a proven track record of working with child protection issues and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery. The post holder should also have a solid understanding of the child protection sector and government structures (national and local level) in Tanzania and some of the current challenges to enforce, protect and fulfil child rights in the country, linked to national action plans, strategies, tools and stakeholders
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Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Dar es Salaam with frequent travel to the field
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Degree in social sciences related to child protection or related field
At least 5 years of professional experience in Child Protection.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in child rights and child participation
Knowledge of current national and regional debates on CP policies and practices
Demonstrated experience of developing and managing relationships and funding from donors or other development partners.
Prior experience at a senior level, developing proposals for large grants (excess of US$500,000) and complex projects.
Demonstrated experience working with international, national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the government to deliver services.
Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports.
Proven experience and skills in advocacy and building work relationships with local/national governments and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors.
Solid experience and excellent skills in leading and building capacity of systems, staff, partners and other actors related to CP.
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation.
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in of others.
Commitment to the Save the Children values and willingness to abide by Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ability to read, write and speak in English.
Desirable:
Exposure to NGO project design and delivery.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Swahili language skills and experience working in East Africa.
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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
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