Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Child Friendly Spaces Review and Assessment Consultant
Location: Borno, Nigeria
Duration: This assignment is expected to take place 14 working days
Tasks and Deliverables
Tasks:
- Develop methodology and assessment tools based on current Child Friendly Space Guidelines, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Child Protection Rapid Assessment Tools and Child Friendly Space Quality Assessment Tools
- Review proposals, reports and budgets from all CFS-related projects
- Review recommendations of past CP TA trips
- Conduct interviews with a selection of stakeholders (CFS staff, parents, SC staff, partners, multi-sectoral experts, etc.)
- Hold Focus Group discussions with children in various age groups
- Deliver presentation on key recommendations (for new modalities of implementation)
- Develop capacity building plan for CP, CFS and ECD staff
Deliverables:
- Assessment work plan and tools
- Assessment report on Child Friendly Spaces with recommendations
- Presentation to Emergency Team on key recommendations (including cost model for “new” CFS
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with child protection in emergency responses
- Demonstrated understanding of recovery and sustainability issues
- Critical and creative thinker, capable of analyzing complex information and producing creative solutions
- Experience in advocacy and development of new programming ideas
- Knowledge of Child Friendly Spaces
Application Closing Date
19th October, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online