Project officer -reach to teach (nationals only)Save the Children

Project Officer - Reach to Teach
The Role
The Project Officer is responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of multi sectoral programing in covered areas or cluster of barangays/municipalities. He/she will be the primary focal person in child protection organizing and mobilizing partners, stakeholders' and institutions. He/she will be the on-site representative of Save the Children in courtesy meetings/planning with key stakeholders and for barangay officials and the community at large.
The post holder is primarily responsible for community engagement and coordination in an assigned SCP geographical area.
The post holder oversees and provide technical support to CSO partners and ensure an integrated multi sectoral program of activities is established in each barangay of implementation.
The post holder will input into the area strategy, play a key role in assessments and ensure community engagement and coordination is cohesive across both the area and for all technical sectors.
The Project Officer represents Save the Children in communities and with stakeholders, e.g. community leaders, representatives from donors, government, and other agencies as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered Social Worker
Organisation, management and negotiation skills
Good communication skills
Previous experience in humanitarian setting
Prepared to work under pressure
Honest and motivated
Knowledge of case management
Capable to provide case management training to para-social workers.
Previous experience working with humanitarian organizations
Able to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc)
Desirable
At least 2 years previous experience managing people and implementing development programs with themes on Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Conflict, Child Trafficking
able to work with minimum level of supervision
good English speaking and writing
The Organisation
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
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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Lanao del Norte
Permanent
Full-time