Bosnia and Herzegovina: Child Protection Project Coordinator

As a member of the program operations team, the Child Protection Project Coordinator (CPPC), in his/her capacity, is responsible for project planning and budgeting with a number of partner organisations/institutions, preparation of detailed project implementation plans, planning and initiation of project related procurement and payments, timely implementation of project activities in cooperation with partners and different stakeholders, support to partners to implement their plans and budgets to achieve the results, regular field visits to partners, organisation and facilitation of various capacity building programmes for partners/targeted institutions in the project, monitoring of project activities and preparation of high-quality reports as per SC and donor requirements,

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

• University degree in a relevant field
• A good understanding of the child protection issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries of the region, with special emphasis on issues faced by vulnerable children and issues related to violence against children, sexual abuse and exploitation (including in the online world).
• Working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office and current reform processes in areas of relevance to child protection issues.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of project cycle management experience in an NGO or IGO environment with a proven history of delivering results, preferably on child protection projects/programs.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in child rights, child protection, violence against children (including online violence), community/youth development and mobilization.
• Experience working with at-risk children and families and various stakeholders from the child protection and education sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina and/or the region.
• Experience in working with and coordinating the work of external partners and consultants.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the country and the region.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles, including a rights-based approach.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

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 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 https://nwb.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.
While we thank all the applicants for the expressed interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

How to Apply: 

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=emEubWlsaXNhLjQ5MzE5LjEyMTg1QHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ