Organization: Save the Children
Country: Panama
Closing date: 16 Aug 2017
The role:
The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Representative promotes and coordinates the delivery of Save the Children's Child Protection objectives in the region.
The role of the LAC Representative is to identify and pursue strategic opportunities to increase the scope and quality of Save the Children's child protection portfolio in his/her region in close collaboration with Save the Children's Regional Office, its Members and Save the Children International offices.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience:
- Proven history of working in the international child rights and/or child protection field and experience of working in child protection in emergency or development settings for at least 7 years;
- Ability to work fluently in Spanish and English, orally and in writing. Additionally Portuguese is an asset.
- Commitment to Save the Children values
- Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills;
- Demonstrated advocacy experience, preferably at regional and international levels
- Ability to promote partnerships and mobilize resources/fundraise for program implementation;
- Strategic thinking and capacity to work effectively with a range of actors across Save the Children
- Very good knowledge of the inter-governmental bodies and agencies with responsibilities for children at Regional and International Level.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a changing, multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships with colleagues contributing to teambuilding.
- Knowledge about the work of national Coalitions for Child Rights and other operating networks and civil society organizations will be an asset.
Contract Length: Fixed term – 1 year with possibility of extension
The Organisation
Save the Children in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) works to improve the lives of the most deprived children in the region across a variety of thematic areas (Health, Education, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Child Poverty and Advocacy), with a special focus on adolescents and migrant and displaced children.
We have a regional base in Panama, offices in 11 countries and work with partners in an additional 7 countries. We have an annual budget of approximately $60 million in the region.
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document before August 16 2017. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=THV6LjAxMTIyLjM4MzBAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
