JOB OPENING

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

This position will involve providing technical and operational support to field programs, while collaborating with implementing partners to ensure project deliverables. The Technical Specialist – Coordination and Advocacy will work closely with ACCM team, local partners and local and national government agencies including other civil society organizations (CSOs) to design and roll out the advocacy agenda, necessary endorsement by government and stakeholders and oversee its implementation, guiding and supporting partners to position themselves on strategizing advocacy initiatives. The position will establish a network among the relevant stakeholders and maintain necessary coordination including reporting. This position will support the Sr. Manager (BHA) to create operational strategies and guidelines for the project's effective implementation.  S/He will also maintain necessary liaison with Humanitarian Sector in the development of proper documentation on grassroot level knowledge and experience. This position will require understanding and experience in community resilience, locally led adaptation nature-based solutions and climate change adaptation.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years’ experience preferably in building community resilience, climate change adaptation, anticipatory early action, youth engagement in climate action, Nature based Solution and Locally Led Adaptation.
• A proven track record for the successful development and implementation of climate change and resilience projects.
• Proven campaign management skills for climate action and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
• Sound understating on the national and international climate change adaptation policy, SDGs, etc.
• Ability to liaise and network with GOB, community leaders and a diverse range of people and other stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of policy making processes both in local and national level and demonstrated experience of working with stakeholders in the government and donors on advocacy and policy change.
• Proven project proposal development experience for the climate change adaptation projects.
• Strong project management, partnership management and budget management skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Child Protection programming.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to emergency response situations and collaborate with incoming teams in case of natural disasters or urgent humanitarian needs.
• Fluency in written and verbal English to ensure clear and effective communication within the organization and with external partners.
• Appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Master’s degree, preferably in Social Science, environmental science, climate change, or relevant discipline

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 who 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,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations
For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/8756

Application deadline: August 24, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process 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.