Türkiye: Child Protection and MHPSS Program Manager - Gaziantep
The Child Protection and MHPSS (CP & MHPSS) Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of SC Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programs in the Gaziantep area office. S/he will take responsibility for implementation of high quality, effective and efficient integrated CP and MHPSS response. S/he will be responsible to coordinate effectively with the implementing partners, technical sectoral specialists, operations teams to ensure strong communication and timely flow of work. S/he will ensure that SC CP & MHPSS interventions adhere to interagency global and regional CP and MHPSS standards/guidelines. In addition, s/he will oversee regular, high-quality monitoring and reporting of the program and support utilization of data and program feedback to improve and shape program.
The Child Protection & MHPSS Program Manager will be also expected to lead on representation, project planning, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment, and procurement. Together with the CP & MHPSS team, the post holder is expected to assess, monitor and document gaps in existing services and innovate ways to strengthen the child protection system.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
Essential:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in child protection and/or MHPSS programmes or related field
- Strong technical understanding of child protection, MHPSS, child and adolescent participation and community=level approaches
- Ability to identify the gaps in child protection and MHPSS in the given context to inform a holistic response for children.
- Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
- Demonstrable experience in project management with good planning and strategy development skills
- Experience in managing and working with a team and the ability to manage and motivate staff, particularly in high-pressure environments; commitment to staff care
- Experience in designing and facilitating training and capacity building
- Experience in building relationships, fostering interagency coordination and experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders.
- Strong self-starter, able to take initiative, manage programmes and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of working in an insecure environment and willingness to be flexible
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills
- Fluency in written and spoken Turkish and English; Arabic an asset
- Commitment to upholding Save the Children's Child Safeguarding Policy, as well as principles of do no harm and confidentiality.
- A strong understanding of, and experience in applying, inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection and MHPSS
- Proficient technology and computer skills, including the use of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Position holder will be based in Gaziantep, therefore legal right to work in Türkiye is necessary at the time of application.
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.
Save the Children is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating discrimination. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve children better. Therefore all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
How to Apply:
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
Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2luYW4uNzA3MDMuMTIxODVAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
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.
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