This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Join Save the Children as a Child Protection Officer to provide technical leadership, capacity building, and support in child protection and mental health services, ensuring safe and inclusive environments for children in crisis.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical support, capacity building and guidance on CPHA and MHPSS activities
Support the strengthening of safe and inclusive referral pathways in Binga and Gokwe North
Strengthen the integration of CPHA, SGBV and Nutrition mechanisms
Support the establishment and functioning of child-friendly spaces within the two targeted districts
Plan and deliver 8-session IPT G cycles targeting lactating mothers, teen mothers, and adolescent SGBV survivors
Support DSD provide comprehensive case management for girls and boys at risk or experiencing violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect
Operationalize and manage CFRM at community and facility levels
Develop and apply quality benchmarks, supervision checklists, and fidelity tools
Represent the project in district and sub national CP, SGBV, Health, and Nutrition coordination platforms
Promoting and abiding by Save the Children policies and procedures
Requirements:
A minimum qualification of a Social Science degree preferably Social Work or Psychology Degree
Specialized training in Child Protection case management, SGBV survivor centred response, and PFA/MHPSS
3+ years managing integrated CP/SGBV programming at community and health facility levels
Proven experience establishing and managing referral pathways and case management systems (preferably CPIMS+ or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience setting up CFS/Children’s Corners and delivering PSS/SEL activities
Experience coordinating with social development, health, police, legal aid, and shelters
Experience operationalizing CFRM/CRM, AAP (Accountability to Affected Populations), and PSEA reporting
Good interpersonal and advocacy skills and ability to network
Excellent research and report writing skills
Computer literacy
Fluency in written and spoken English, Shona, Tonga and Ndebele
Nice to have:
Training or experience in IPT G facilitation is a strong asset
Experience in climate/crisis affected contexts and linking nutrition & protection services is highly desirable