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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 1.6 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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
Job Title: Psychosocial Advisor
The role
The psychosocial support advisor will be responsible for strengthening the quality of Save the Children's psychosocial support programmes which form a key part of our emergency response efforts in Upper Nile state. During this 6 month deployment, the successful candidate will review our current psychosocial activities, provide technical support and training to Save the Children field staff and local partners, community members and authorities, and establish a strong base for future psychosocial programming as part of a holistic child protection programme.
It should be noted that the country context is very challenging and precarious and that field conditions are fairly basic. It should also be kept in mind that the environment is complex, under-resourced and blighted with operational and systemic challenges, especially due to the rainy season. Cool heads and kind hearts are welcomed.
Qualifications and experience
* Significant experience in working in education and/or child protection in emergencies, particularly on CFS and psychosocial programmes and ECD and non-formal education programmes
* Experience of working in refugee camps
* Cultural awareness and sensitivity
* Demonstrates a high level of communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
* Computer literate
* Ability to communicate and maintain appropriate and productive relations with a range of actors, including children, parents, local and national authorities
* Self-awareness and proven ability to operate successfully in different cultural environments
* Significant experience in capacity building and in strengthening various duty bearers understanding of and response to Child Protection and Psychosocial Support.
* Experience in monitoring and evaluation of psychosocial programme, and feeding learning into programme design
* Experience working on the inclusion of hard to reach groups of children
* Commitment to the understanding of child rights, Save the Children's aims, values and principles and humanitarian standards as Sphere Charter and Code of Conduct
* Experience working within a UN context
* Good knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection, such as the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Inter-agency Guidelines on Separated and Unaccompanied Children, the Paris Principles, MRM, SC Child Friendly Spaces Handbook and IASC Guidelines in Emergencies.
* At least 5 years experience working in a humanitarian setting
Desired Criteria
* Ability to speak and understand Arabic.
* Experience of SGBV programming in a refugee/IDP context
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the DEADLINE for applications is 7th May 2013
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Location: Worldwide
Permanent: - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 7 May 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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