CP Community Mobilizer-Tonj East County At Save the Children

Child Protection Community Mobilizer (National Contract)

The Community Mobilizer will build relationships between SCI and the community.

He/she will be responsible to monitor Child Protection programmes including psychosocial activities, and support the establishment of Community based Child Protection Mechanisms, build their capacity on child protection, identification and referral of child protection concern through the existing referral pathway including ongoing support.

He/she will be also in charge of establishing and managing the Child Protection desks at community level and liaise with existing child protection structures, local authority, leaders and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated actions aiming to prevent and respond to child protection issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE/Skills:

• Previous work with children required, preferably in a social work or educational setting.
• Must be excellent in communicating with children
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of local languages (Juba Arabic)
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks
• Experience in community mobilization and familiarity of the targeted communities
• Experience in working with adults to promote the protection of children.
• Committed to implementing programmes that involve children at all levels of implementation.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• High degree of initiative and responsibility
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of the neutral status of an international NGO
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

Contract Duration: 12 Months-with possibility of extensions

Location: Tonj East, Warrap State, South Sudan

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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.