THE OPPORTUNITY
The Community Protection Officer will be located in Lechería, Edo. Anzoátegui. It will guarantee compliance with protection measures for the guarantee and restitution of the rights of children and adolescents in coordination with the implementing partners and other and affected entities.
To be successful you must comply with the following:
- University education completed. Bachelor and / or Master in Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Political Science, Human Rights, Protection of Children or related careers.
- Experience in Child Protection.
- Computer skills: handling the advanced MS Office package.
- Languages: Basic level of English- Not indispensable. Minimum 2 years of experience in care at the individual, group and community levels, in public or private institutions, related to the protection of human rights and children and adolescents.
- Solid knowledge and experience in work with the guarantee of protection for children and community work.
- Promote inclusive and safe spaces, where NNAs express themselves openly without fear of being judged or singled out.
- Ensure that the voice of the NNAs is heard and valued.
- Deep understanding of NNA’s protection needs at the national and local levels.
- Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk groups in communities.
- Knowledge about the national child protection system.
- Skills for sociocultural animation, network management, creation of safe, educational and meeting spaces between local actors.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team in a comprehensive way.
- Social and cultural sensitivity to handle complex situations of need, vulnerability and risk with tact and diplomacy.
- Previous experience in managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
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We employ approximately 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in more than 100 countries to help crisis-affected girls and boys, or those who need better medical care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to make the rights of girls and boys a reality and ensure that their voices are heard.
We are working to make three advances in how the world treats girls and boys by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday.
- All girls and boys learn from quality basic education.
- Violence against girls and boys is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization and that our colleagues play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for girls and boys. 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 an updated CV in a single PDF document. Also include details of your current compensation and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflecting our commitment to protecting children from abuse.
Everyone at Save the Children is expected to fulfill their obligations in accordance with our global anti-bullying policy.
Save the Children does not request any payment of money at any stage of the recruitment process.