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

The Technical Specialist CP is responsible for providing high-level technical guidance and support to the Program Manager – CP and wider field teams in the implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response programming within the humanitarian response. This includes conducting needs assessments, contributing to program design and adaptation, coordinating field-level activities, providing on-the-ground support, and ensuring consistent monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place.

The incumbent will ensure that all interventions follow GBV guiding principles — ensuring safety, confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination — and integrate a survivor-centered approach. The role also includes technical oversight for field staff, strengthening service delivery, supporting referral pathways, documenting program learning and best practices, and advocating for improvements in GBV response systems in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.

Additionally, the specialist will take a proactive role in capacity building and mentoring project staff, partner organizations, and community structures, contributing to sustainable and locally owned solutions to GBV in displacement-affected communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field, including 3 years in a management or supervisory position. Experience of working on Child rights-based approaches.
• Masters or a Post Graduate degree in relevant field, preferably in Social Science.
• English fluent (oral & written), Local language preferable
• Knowledge:

• CRC and other Human Rights instruments
• Understanding of rights based/child rights programming.
• Knowledge & skill to analyse Human Rights and Child Rights situation in the global, national and local level.
• Project Cycle Management

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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/13351

Application deadline: 08 July 2025

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.