Democratic Republic of the Congo: Protection Programme Manager, Uvira

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. 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. The Protection Programme Manager ensures quality of all gender driven protection 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

• Master of Sciences or Post Graduate / Master: Social Work, Social Development, Psychology

Essential:

• 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.
• 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)
• Proven skills in programme management and administration, including grants management aspects and donor 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 a 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 Great Lakes context and/or in challenging and insecure areas.

Contract length: 01 year, renewable subject to performance and funding

Location: Uvira

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 www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.12360.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'