Save the Children est une ONGI qui défend les droits de l’enfant à travers le monde. Cette organisation se présente comme « le plus grand mouvement mondial indépendant œuvrant pour les enfants ».
POSTE 1 : Education Technical Advisor
The Education Technical Advisor takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction, portfolio growth and coordination of Save the Children work in Côte d’Ivoire on basic education (including education in emergencies), teachers’ education, policy advocacy and community/children mobilization in Cote d’Ivoire (CIV) Country Programme.
As a member of the Programme Development, Quality and Advocacy Department (PDQA), the Education Technical Advisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programs in education, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. S/he is also responsible for monitoring program quality, initiating and taking technical leadership in education-focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovations and good practices by working together with other members of PDQA team; leading on policy research and advocacy on education through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organizations and other institutions and academia; playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations in the respective thematic area.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Resource mobilization and active networking
- Strategic programming
- Strategic technical assistance and capacity Building
- Policy analysis, representation and advocacy
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning
- People Management, Mentoring and Development
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Post-graduate degree in education with additional training in education planning and management and project planning and management techniques
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience at senior level
- Sound and proven knowledge of current global and regional debates on quality and employment-oriented education policies and models
- Proven experience in aggressive fundraising and portfolio growth
- Proven experience of developing and monitoring the implementation of high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical education projects similar contexts with International NGOs/International Organizations
- Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up high quality donor reports
- Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
- Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
- Excellent fluency in English, both verbal and written, mandatory.
- Experience working as a donor (preferred)
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Contract length: 1-year renewable (subject to performance and funding)
REMUNERATION :
The base salary for this position is between XOF 1,223,738 and XOF 1,771,703 per month.
The setting of remuneration will be based on the level of responsibility of the position, the experience of the candidate and internal equity
Organization
We employ around 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard
We are working on three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children have a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We understand 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, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued
Closing Date:
How to apply?
Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in a single document, also mentioning your current salary and your salary expectations for this position. A full version of the job description can be found below
We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to child protection and include rigorous background checks
The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged
Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not request any payment or fees during the entire recruitment process. Any such request must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
POSTE 2 : Cash and Voucher Officer – (2200088M)
JOB TITLE
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Officer
REPORTING TO
CVA Coordinator GRADE
4
REPORTING TO POSITION
LOCATION
Borno
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context, all posts are considered to be level 3.
As part of these responsibilities, the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position-related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children International is a ‘dual mandate organization and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergencies.
ROLE
• Work closely with the Cash and Voucher Assistance Coordinator, to support the implementation of the Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) of the BHA-funded ‘Integrated Lifesaving Assistance for Conflict-Affected Households’ in Borno state, ensuring that the cash and voucher component is delivered promptly and to a high quality
• In addition, maintain a strong understanding of the implementation of other related Food Security and livelihoods assistance
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will receive a context-specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.
With support from the CVA Coordinator:
• Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries;
• Help oversee the delivery of regular cash and voucher transfers and help ensure the resolution of any problems;
• Assist in training of any Save the Children or partner staff on cash and voucher programming.
• Actively participate in relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs and viable business opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs
• Organize the training of the cash and voucher beneficiaries on the identified needs
• Conduct the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at the field level, as laid out in the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Assist in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and recorded appropriately
• Coordinate activities with local authorities, community members, other implementing actors, and partners at the local level.
• Compile and submit regular project reports and updates Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate;
• Coordinate with the MEAL team to map, identify and register program participants.
• Lead in the selection and registration of beneficiaries with support from MEAL Team and CVA Assistants.
• With the support of the community mobilization team, Coordinate the sensitization of beneficiaries.
• Lead the market assessment to ascertain the most profitable skills in the intervention locations.
• Coordinate post-distribution monitoring with the MEAL team.
• Identify emerging issues related to the MPCA and Food assistance and make a recommendation for further solutions.
Support the CVA Coordinator and other FSL colleagues to:
• Conduct vulnerability mapping with community representatives to identify the most vulnerable new arrival IDP in communities of implementation.
• Develop strategies to address the economic barriers impeding the IDPs’ access to their basic needs (WASH, Food, Shelter, etc) in collaboration with the community representatives.
• Implement cash and voucher programs for IDP new arrival HHs, to allow families to be able to cover their basic needs
• Strengthen the state-level household economic strengthening (HES) systems where gaps in capacity exist.
Overall:
• Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to Save the Children International and our vision, mission, and values to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met;
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children International resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace; and
• Comply with the requirements of the Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.
Capacity Building:
• Supervise, hire and orient team members, as necessary.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Provide team members with information, tools, and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Identify any gaps or capacity needs within the team and ensure training and capacity building are incorporated into program planning.
Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads
General:
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:
• Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation
• Recognize opportunities to evolve the current humanitarian portfolio into a more effective and impactful portfolio addressing the changing needs of conflict-affected populations.
• Contribute to countrywide strategy development.
Achieving results effectively:
• Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
• Establishes staff engagement mechanisms.
• Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
• Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
• Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximize resources
• Documents lessons learned and apply them to future projects
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Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
• Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders
• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with communities, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective coordination with relevant working groups, UN, ICRC and colleagues I/NGO agencies.
Operating safely and securely:
• Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimizes these for oneself and the agency
• Takes measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
• Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization
• Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organization can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
• Helps team members to practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
• Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
• Maintains ethical and professional behavior in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
• Plans prioritize and perform tasks well under pressure
• Takes responsibility for their work and the impact of their actions
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:
• Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Makes positive statements about work
• Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their preferred solution
• Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
• B.Sc / HND in a relevant course – Social Policy, Social Science, International Development, Economics or related relevant discipline
• 3 years post NYSC relevant experience in Humanitarian emergency
• Demonstrated success in community resilience programs and technically sound in cash transfers, capacity building, and other cash transfer components;
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in an intercultural environment;
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Emails, Skype, Web researchers);
• Self-motivated and results orientated;
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and passion for the realization of women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality;
• Knowledge of women’s rights and gender equality and willingness to strengthen her/his capacity in this area; and
• Able to effectively advocate for change and influence others.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Save the Children Code of Conduct understands other international development guidelines.
Desirable
• High level of communication in a local language related to the working environment
• Familiar with CVA and integrated programming
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, and social protection programming.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normally working conditions within environments in which security assessment has been carried out.
Date: April 2022
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 health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize 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.
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.