3x National Associates, Resource and Support Hub (RSH), Eastern Europe At Social Development Direct

This is an exciting opportunity to join an impactful and exciting programme that is expanding its geography into the Eastern Europe (EE) region. We are looking for 3x National Associates who are based in Moldova, Poland or Romania. The roles will require occasional travel within Europe (Covid/ security permitting). The National Associate will be responsible for establishing, designing, and delivering the workplan of the country’s Hub, including setting the strategic direction (both short and longer term); mapping the safeguarding risks, needs and opportunities; safeguarding service delivery (e.g., developing materials and resources); relationship management with key stakeholders; coordination with other Hubs; and learning. The successful candidate will also lead on developing a national communications plan and safeguarding community of practice (depending on need). S/he will manage all activities targeting Romanian stakeholders (e.g., civil society organisations, government entities, etc) via the RSH digital platform and face to face (covid permitting). S/he will report to the Regional Lead and work closely with colleagues from across the RSH EE team and Technical Advisor pool. Support will be provided from a regional M&E and communications advisors, as well as from short term consultants as needed.

Essential:

· Have minimum 7 years of experience working in social work/ safeguarding/ child protection/ child safeguarding/ Gender Based Violence.

· Have proven management experience with the ability to work autonomously to a high level of delivery. Be familiar with standard work planning and M&E tools and approaches.

· Understand the importance of gender equality and social inclusion, and be able to demonstrate commitment to feminist values, including disability inclusion and working with minority groups.

· Be able to work under pressure and pick-up new tasks and processes quickly, as well as experience and confidence in problem solving and risk mitigation.

· Excellent communication, networking, and facilitation skills.

· Be able to collaborate respectfully with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of experience levels, backgrounds, and cultures.

· Have experience of working with/ for civil society organisations.

· Have good networks within the country with regards to civil society, government institutions, networks, and forums around issues of social protection, social welfare, women’s rights child rights.

· Be committed to the highest standards of conduct with regards to safeguarding, and to the RSH core values

· Be willing to travel to different countries in Eastern Europe to support Hub colleagues.

Desirable

· Familiarity with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse network

· Familiarity with the aid and particularly the humanitarian sector and architecture. Awareness and understanding of minority rights and discrimination.

· Be conversant with digital technology and access.

Appointment term:

Full time

Fixed term from May 2022 to November 2023 (18 months)

Remuneration package for Moldova:

Circa. MDL 500,000

Remuneration package for Poland:

PLN 120,000 – PLN 130,000

Remuneration package for Romania:

RON 150,000 – 130,000