Vacancy title:
Child Protection Specialists

Jobs at:
Save the children

Deadline of this Job:
15th August 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 7th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Save the Children is committed to achieving breakthroughs for children in Tanzania including violence no longer being tolerated against children. Save the Children Tanzania implements child protection programming in five regions of Tanzania, focusing on prevention of violence against children, child protection system strengthening and assisting children who are on the move in a humanitarian setting (Refugee Response).

JOB DETAILS:

Save the Children has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years. We're working with government, local organizations and other international agencies to reduce child malnutrition, improve new—born and maternal health, support and strengthen early childhood development, primary, alternative and inclusive education and educational systems. We strengthen child protection systems for vulnerable children, promote children's participation and contribution to policy and resource allocation for services which concern them, support the national HIV/T B strategy, and respond to emergencies. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated and results oriented individual with strong commitment, and track record of effective programme delivery through sound project management, capacity building skills and a commitment to the promotion of children's rights to fill the following position:

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Child Protection Specialist will advance this work to ensure it is technically sound and in line with the global guidance and relevant Common Approaches. The Child Protection Specialist will provide technical support and leadership to staff and partners, including the Government of Tanzania, drawing on current global evidence, good practices and Save the Children's standardized approaches. She/he will work with the Director of Program Development and Quality and other technical specialists (education,  Child Rights Governance, Health & Nutrition) to position and grow the child protection portfolio in line with Save the Children Tanzania's strategic plan for 2019-21.

She -‘he must bring strong technical leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and a proven record of working with child protection issues in development and humanitarian settings.

 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 Womanhood