Position:  Advisor, Child Protection (Part time)                    Effective Date: October 2016 Department:  International Programs                                Location:  Toronto, ON Salary Classification: Union L5                                         Bargaining Unit: Union Reporting to:  Head of Thematic Quality                                        Revised: October 2016   Ambition for Children 2030 Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children, operating in almost 120 countries around the world to improve the lives of children. Save the Children Canada has embarked upon a bold and ambitious Strategic Plan entitled Ambition for Children 2030 that will see us Build a Better World For and With Children. Our Vision A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our Mission Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our Values We will stay true to our vlaues of: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and integrity.   Our 2030 ambition is to inspire three global breakthroughs: Survive – No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday Learn – All children learn from a quality basic education Be protected – Violence against children is no longer tolerated   Summary of Position                           Reporting to the Head of Thematic Quality the Advisor, Child Protection is responsible for providing support to the design, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on child protection within a program portfolio of Save the Children Canada. The position will play a key role in supporting efforts to contribute to the Children & Work Task Group of Save the Children International’s Child Protection Global Initiative, in addition to supporting the design and funding of new project initiative. Accountabilities
  • Support head office program staff and country offices to strategically develop, and integrate child protection in all programming areas through training, learning and knowledge sharing activities
  • Provide quality Child Protection support and advice to Save the Children programs with a particular focus on strengthening quality results and shared learning in the area of “working children”
  • Advocate within networks and coalitions for improved policy implementations and resource mobilization in support of Save the Children Canada’s strategic goals and areas of focus
  • Promote Save the Children’s “ Children and Work” strategy, identifying and following up on opportunities for interaction and synergy with Save the Children International
  • Creates high quality narrative reports and proposals that are complete and timely
  • Collaborates with Communications, Resource Development and Program teams to ensure accurate and appropriate project messaging in all relevant materials
  • Collaborates with program staff in joint initiatives and identify and develop new projects and programs
  • When requested, represent Save the Children Canada at relevant conferences and workshops
  • Identifies best practices and research to strengthen Children and Work programming and ensures learning contributes to Save the Children International knowledge management in this area
This job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive. The post holder may occasionally be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience Competencies (Skills/Knowledge)
  • Specific knowledge of international development and Child Protection issues, especially Children & Work
  • Strong organizational skills to work effectively to support multi tasking
  • Ability to work as part of a team, both following and supporting others
  • Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing schedules and priorities
  • Effective critical information gathering to create accurate reports
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent computer literacy
Requirements
  • A post graduate University degree in Social Sciences with academic training in international development, Children’s rights or appropriate
  • 3-5 Years work experience with an international development organization with a focus on children’s rights and child protection
  • Experience in developing and delivering successful training and staff development initiatives
  • Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with different donors and other partner organizations
  • French and Spanish language skills strongly desirable
Other Requirements
  • Valid Passport
  • Able to travel internationally
  • Subject to police check/clearance (child protection policy)
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values. Previous experience with child rights programming will be an advantage
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age, sensitivity and fully comply with Save the Children’s Protection Policy and Guidelines
  • Subject to police reference check ( child protection requirement)
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
  If you are interested in this position, please e-mail a letter of application and a resume by Friday, December 2nd  2016 to jobs@savethechildren.ca with Subject heading “Child Protection Advisor”. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.