Child Protection in Emergency (CPiE) Specialist, Consultancy at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme.These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme:

Job Title: Child Protection in Emergency (CPiE) Specialist, Consultancy

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Lead and manage child protection in emergencies work in Nigeria in coordination and integration with the overall emergency response program of SC Nigeria.

Qualifications

• S/he should have experience in Designing, Managing, Monitoring and Evaluating Child Protection programmes in emergency, transition and development contexts.
• Ability to identify the main gaps in child protection in the given context to inform a holistic response for children.
• Commitment to and understanding of child rights, Save the Children's aims, values and principles and humanitarian standards as Sphere Charter and Code of Conduct.
• Good knowledge of and experience in using established inter - agency standards and guidelines on child protection, such as the Inter-agency Guidelines on Separated and Unaccompanied Children, CPMS, the Paris Principles, MRM 1612, SC Child Friendly Spaces Handbook, alternative care in emergencies.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV and qualifying statements explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected]

State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.