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Director – Global Tax Policy, Global Government Affairs at Visa

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Director – Global Tax Policy, Global Government Affairs at Visa Director – Global Tax Policy, Global Government Affairs at Visa About UsVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.Job DescriptionThe Director – Global Tax Policy, Global Government Affairs, will play a leading role developing and supporting public policy strategies that protect and improve Visa’s overall tax position in jurisdictions around the world. The position sits within Visa’s Policy Advisory group of the Global Government Affairs team and will require close collaboration with colleagues across the government affairs, legal, regulatory and global tax functions to help advance Visa’s tax policy priorities before foreign governments and international organizations. In particular, the role will serve as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in market and global headquarters on global tax policy, including topics such as base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), foreign income and value-added taxes, and digital services taxes. The position will report to the Vice President, Policy Advisory, Global Government Affairs.Visa’s Global Government Affairs team shapes the policy and regulatory environment to defend and grow our business, advancing Visa’s mission. We are trusted advisors to governments, clients, and partners. We strive to build the most innovative, reliable and secure global payments ecosystem – one that enables everyone to participate fully in the digital economy, delivering economic growth and positive social outcomes. We are diverse and inclusive – committed to being a best-in-class team of government relations, policy, and stakeholder engagement professionals.Position requirements:Monitor and track global tax policies, trends and negotiations – including proposals, regulations and initiatives developed by national authorities and, or under international organizations (such as the OECD and United Nations) – to determine possible effects on Visa’s business and priorities and those of its clients. This remit includes traditional direct and indirect taxes as well as emerging forms of taxation directed at the digital economy (e.g., digital services taxes, Value Added Taxes and Significant Economic Presence taxes).Work closely and effectively with colleagues across Global Government Affairs, legal, regulatory and global tax functions to provide support and coordination on Visa’s tax priorities. Coordinate across multiple internal functions including Investor Relations, Finance, Tax, and Communications on public country-by-country reports.Be a highly-skilled tax policy professional, drawing on experience in corporate cross-border tax issues to advise executives on the implications of global tax policies and negotiations for Visa, its clients and the global payments industry.Support Visa’s regional and local engagement on tax policy matters, including with international organizations.Combine rigorous analytical skill in tax policy with strong communication skills to easily translate complex concepts between tax practitioners to policymakers with varied levels of sophistication.Demonstrate a deep understanding of the financial services and technology sectors, with particular knowledge of the payments industry a plus.Help shape the company’s strategies and external engagement with third-party organizations, policymakers, and influencers in support of the company’s tax policy agenda.Develop collateral and supporting materials on Visa’s tax policy priorities, provide analysis on tax policies that could impact Visa, coordinate with relevant trade associations, third party organizations, and consultants to monitor developments on critical tax issues, and support our executive engagement through the preparation of briefing documents, talking points, and other collateral materials.The successful candidate will be a self-starter with extraordinary organizational and writing skills, comfortable covering multiple assignments in different regions at once, and capable of quickly and efficiently producing high-quality deliverables on a timely, and often daily basis. They should have experience working on tax policy issues in government or in the tax/financial services sector.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD• 12+ years of relevant experience with – and a keen understanding of – legislative, regulatory and tax-policy related processes, including processes outside the United States. Experience working on financial services and digital tax matters in both the private and public sector is strongly preferred.• Bachelors required with advanced degree(s) preferred Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes as well as emerging taxes directed at the digital economy.• In-depth knowledge of global frameworks and institutions that influence the development of global tax policy.• Extensive network of professional contacts in the government and tax space.• Significant experience preparing and staffing senior government or business leaders to interact in public and private settings on high level engagements.• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, including public speaking roles on behalf of a company, government, organization.• Advanced ability to research and analyze complex policy issues and convey those subjects to audiences of varied sophistication.• Experience managing and working with external consultants and legal counsel on sensitive business matters.• Superior time-management skills with respect to setting priorities and managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines.• Outstanding professional poise and maturity when interacting with internal or external colleagues at every level.• History of good judgment regarding information, which may be confidential or material non-public.• Strong appreciation for nuance and demonstrated political acumen.• Proven track record of consistently productive collaboration with diverse colleagues in a highly-matrixed work environment.• Self-starter with proven ability to achieve results.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SharePoint and demonstrated strength in developing complex PowerPoint presentations.U.S. Applicants OnlyThe estimated salary range for this position is $173,100.00 to $ 276,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.Work Hours Varies upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical Requirements This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Visa is an EEO EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

CRSV Specialist, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH at UN Women

CRSV Specialist, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH at UN Women

CRSV Specialist, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH at UN Women CRSV Specialist, National Consultancy, Sarajevo, BiH at UN Women RoleBackground:UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.As such, UN Women is mandated to lead the UN system-wide coordination of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, as elaborated inter-alia through UN Security Council resolutions—1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122, 2242, 2467, and 2493. To this end, UN Women works with governments, UN partners, and civil society around the world to support women’s participation and influence at all levels of decision-making to prevent and resolve conflict, to protect their rights during and after conflicts and to ensure that their specific needs are addressed during repatriation, resettlement and for rehabilitation, reintegration, and post-conflict reconstruction. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) continue to face persistent challenges related to access to justice, recognition under civilian victims’ legislation, psychosocial recovery, economic insecurity, and stigma. Despite progress achieved through previous initiatives, including the Gender Justice Platform (GJP) intervention, significant implementation gaps remain—particularly in survivor-centered recovery, accountability for CRSV, and institutional follow-through.Building on achievements from 2025-2026, UN Women will implement further interventions under the Gender Justice Platform, supported by the UK Government’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI). The intervention aims to strengthen survivor resilience and collective agency, improve economic sustainability of survivor associations, and advance accountability and implementation of the legal framework related to CRSV.To coordinate and technically support the implementation of this focused and high-impact intervention, UN Women seeks to engage a CRSV Specialist with demonstrated expertise in gender justice, transitional justice, survivor-centered programming, and multi-stakeholder coordination in BiH. Objective of the ConsultancyThe objective of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership, coordination, and implementation support for Phase II of the Gender Justice Platform intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ensuring high-quality, survivor-centered delivery of programme outputs related to:Survivor recovery, resilience, and collective agencyEconomic empowerment and sustainability of survivor associationsAccountability, legal implementation, and institutional engagement on CRSVThe consultancy will contribute directly to strengthening survivor dignity, agency, and access to justice, while reinforcing institutional trust and accountability mechanisms in line with the WPS agenda.The consultant will be reporting to WPS Programme Specialist, will collaborate closely with the UN Women WPS team to ensure consistency and alignment with UN programming on WPS, and will be supported by WPS Programme Assistant, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.The consultant will be responsible for submitting a workplan at the start of the assignment, followed by monthly progress reports and short updates after each key event or activity. A final consolidated report will be required at the end of the assignment, summarizing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. All reports must be submitted in English and in electronic format. Deliverables will be reviewed and approved by UN Women, and payments will be made based on satisfactory performance and timely submission of required reports.Description of Responsibilities /Scope of WorkThe selected consultant will be responsible for the following:Support to Planning, Coordination, and Implementation Oversight of CRSV related activitiesDevelop a detailed implementation plan and schedule for CRSV related activities, monitor progress against workplan, identify risks and delays, and propose mitigation measures.Coordinate with responsible parties (CSOs, relevant institutions, experts) to ensure timely and quality delivery of planned outputs.Provide regular updates and draft input for internal progress reports, briefs, and donor reports.2. Survivor‑Centered Engagement and Recovery SupportDesign and facilitate structured engagement opportunities for CRSV survivor associations to strengthen peer exchange, collective advocacy, and mutual support.Support the delivery of survivor-centered and trauma‑informed recovery interventions in coordination with qualified service providers.Promote inclusive participation of diverse survivor groups, including marginalized communities, ensuring tailored and context-sensitive approaches.Contribute to initiatives that enhance safe visibility, recognition, and dignity of survivors, in line with ethical standards and informed consent. 3. Economic Empowerment and Sustainability SupportDesign, coordinate, and monitor economic empowerment interventions aimed at strengthening livelihoods and sustainability of survivor groups.Facilitate access to market linkages, visibility opportunities, and collaborative platforms for survivor-led products and initiatives.Ensure systemic documentation of results, lessons learned, and sustainability prospects related to economic empowerment efforts.4. Accountability, Justice, and Legal Framework EngagementCoordinate initiatives aimed at strengthening accountability, access to justice, and institutional responsiveness to CRSV.Facilitate engagement and dialogue with relevant justice, security, and institutional actors to advance survivor-centered approaches.Coordinate the development and dissemination of practical tools, guidance, or knowledge products to improve institutional handling of CRSV cases.Lead targeted policy and legal framework engagement related to the rights of civilian victims of war, including implementation follow-up where relevant.Assist in capacity strengthening efforts for relevant service providers and institutions in coordination with UN partners.5. Partnership Liaison and Technical Advisory SupportServe as a liaison between UN Women and survivor associations, CSOs, and institutional stakeholders.Provide technical advisory support to partners to ensure survivor‑centered, rights‑based, and ethically sound implementation across activities.Support strengthening of partnerships through structured engagement, identification of collaboration opportunities, and alignment with programme objectives.Contribute to the design and implementation of partnership approaches that enhance impact, sustainability, and institutional uptake.Provide inputs to partnership management processes, including coordination, documentation, and reporting, as required.Financial arrangementsPayments will be disbursed on a monthly basis upon submission of the monthly progress report by the Consultant and their endorsement by UN Women. Expected workload is approximately 8 days per month. The level of remuneration will be established based on the UN salary scale.InputsUN Women will provide the Consultant with background materials related to the assignment. The Consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer.Consultant’s Workplace and Official TravelThe assignment might require some presence at UN Women premises in Sarajevo. The consultancy will require a minimum of ten travel missions to field locations, subject to the agreed work plan. . Any travel to field locations for meetings and events will be pre-arranged and approved in consultation with the supervisor, with all travel expenses covered by UN Women.Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:Functional Competencies:• Project coordination and delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder initiatives in complex and politically sensitive environments.• Stakeholder engagement and partnership building: Strong capacity to build trust, facilitate collaboration, and maintain strategic relationships across sectors.• Technical expertise in gender-responsive justice: Applied knowledge of survivor-centered approaches and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in programmatic and policy settings.• Communication and reporting: Ability to convey complex ideas clearly in verbal and written form in both B/C/S and English, including through results-based reporting.• Monitoring and adaptive implementation: Capacity to track progress against results frameworks, identify challenges, and support course corrections in real-time. Education and Certification:• Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, law, human rights, international relations, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. (pass/fail)• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage. (5 points)Experience:At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in coordinating and implementing development or human rights projects in the area of WPS, gender justice, or transitional justice is required. (50 points)At least 2 years of experience working with civil society organizations and CRSV survivors in BiH is required. (25 points)At least 2 years of experience in designing or facilitating trainings, workshops, or multi-stakeholder events is required. (20 points)Languages:Fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is required. (pass/fail)Statements :In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

Head of Office, Freetown, SIERRA LEONE, P4, FTA at UN Women

Head of Office, Freetown, SIERRA LEONE, P4, FTA at UN Women

Head of Office, Freetown, SIERRA LEONE, P4, FTA at UN Women Head of Office, Freetown, SIERRA LEONE, P4, FTA at UN Women RoleBackground:UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.In Sierra Leone, UN Women contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) (2025–2030) and the Government of Sierra Leone Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030. UN Women Sierra Leone Strategic Note (SN) (2025–2030) sets out its contribution to all four outcomes, focusing on strengthened gender-responsive laws and policies, accountable and inclusive institutions, and empowered women and girls across four impact areas: women’s leadership and decision-making; women’s economic empowerment; women and girls free from violence; women, peace and security and coordination., and gender statistics. Building on its normative and coordination mandates, UN Women supports national institutions to apply global gender equality standards and translate these commitments into laws, policies, and institutional practices. It strengthens the UN system’s performance on gender equality through UNCT-SWAP requirements, enhances gender analysis across joint planning processes, and ensures gender-responsive indicators, targets, and financial tracking are integrated throughout the UNSDCF. UN Women also works with national institutions and women’s rights organizations to reinforce gender coordination mechanisms, promote coherent action on GEWE, and improve monitoring of national and international normative commitments. Through this role, UN Women helps ensure that gender equality priorities are fully reflected in national planning, policy development, and UN joint programming, and that women’s rights organizations have stronger influence in decision-making spacesThe Head of Office operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women-specific mandates, activities and results. Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Head of Office contributions as a UNCT member.The Head of Office is responsible for leading and managing the Sierra Leone Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Sierra Leone CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.Functions :Manage strategic programme development and planningAssess national social development trends and identify emerging issues of relevance to the mandate of UN Women to identify opportunities for development planning to advance UN Women goals and objectives in the country;Identify strategic programme opportunities, approaches and modalities to strengthen UN Women country presence and relevance, in close consultation/collaboration with national development stakeholders and partners,Oversee the appraisal and approval of UN Women programmes in line with corporate guidelines and consistency with corporate policies and strategies. Manage country programme management and oversightEstablish the Country Office annual work plans in collaboration and discussion with the team and set objectives, performance measurements, standards and expected results.Manage and ensure the completion of high quality, results-based and rights based country programmes and projects.Ensure regular programme monitoring and evaluate progress for timely action and intervention to achieve results;Lead and manage the country budget preparation and submission processes to ensure budget proposals are correctly presented and submitted in a timely manner;Lead and manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports and submit timely quarterly, annual and other periodic progress reports ensuring relevancy, quality and appropriateness of content and presentation;Plan and manage monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, and take appropriate action; manage the preparation of audits and implementation of its recommendations;Maintain and update country office security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.Manage Finance and Human Resources in OfficeMonitor the utilization of allocated funds to ensure transparency and compliance with UN Women financial policies and accountability framework. Decide on the optimum and appropriate allocation and management of CO resources;Supervise and coach programme and operations staff in the country office and manage performance in line with applicable UN Women policies and guidelinesPlan deployment of the internal human and financial resources including as necessary recruitment and procurement of additional resourcesOversee security requirements for the team Participate in UN inter-agency and country coordinationParticipate actively as a member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) to ensure that gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into implementation of the UN One Strategic Plan; and into UN programming processes such as Comprehensive Country Assessment (CCA)/ UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programs, etc.;Actively seek out participation of UN Women in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective network and to keep abreast of ongoing debate and thinking on development, facilitate joint programming and promote UN Women competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights.Provide oversight and contributions to UN Women’s advocacy strategiesContribute substantively to governmental forums and participate in key meetings and events to speak on policy issues, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence setting of agenda and/or advocate UN Women competencies and mandate;Contribute in the UNCT to the mainstreaming of UN Women’s policies in joint programming and initiatives, under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator;Participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events to evaluate the impact and efficacy of UN Women policies and programmes and provide input in strategic discussions and provide technical advice on policies and programmes;Advocate on behalf of UN Women to help raise awareness and stimulate action to advance gender equality and women's rights; provide partners with relevant technical advice and capacity development related to gender equality and women’s empowerment to advance policy priorities;Oversee the development and implementation of relevant communications and advocacy strategies to ensure that UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.Manage Strategic partnerships, resource mobilization and knowledge management initiativesDevelop and maintain active relationship and partnerships with the Government, NGOs, the UN system and development partners, institutes, academia, the media, and private sector on women's issues to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and/or share ideas and to influence agenda and priority setting.Oversee the development of knowledge management strategies and methodologies; manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices, innovations and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their global dissemination and supports further programmatic expansion.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:The incumbent leads a team of approximatively 15 persons, which includes # direct reports (3 GS staff, 1NO staff), as well as 8 affiliate personnel (PSA, consultants and interns).Competencies :Core Values:Integrity;Professionalism;Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;Accountability;Creative Problem Solving;Effective Communication;Inclusive Collaboration;Stakeholder Engagement;Leading by Example.Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:Functional Competencies:Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skillsAbility to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on themExcellent knowledge of Results Based ManagementAbility to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-makingExcellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowermentStrong knowledge of country and/or regionAbility to lead formulation of strategies and their implementationAbility to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraisingRecruitment Qualifications :Education and certification:Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, or a related field is requiredA first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;Experience in the in the field of gender and human rights of women is an asset;Experience in administrative systems and UN system norms is an asset;Experience in country and/or region is an asset;Experience in leading a team is an asset.Language Requirements:Fluency in English is requiredKnowledge of the other UN official working language French is an asset.Statements :In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.

Grand Bargain Intern – NRC Geneva at Norwegian Refugee Council

Grand Bargain Intern - NRC Geneva at Norwegian Refugee Council

Grand Bargain Intern - NRC Geneva at Norwegian Refugee Council Grand Bargain Intern - NRC Geneva at Norwegian Refugee Council Overview The Grand Bargain Secretariat requires an intern to support the team in during the final phase of the GB framework for 2024-2026, and the GB platform as formalised in 2016. The intern will provide analytical, administrative, logistical and event management support in close collaboration with the Policy and Communications Technical Officer and the rest of the team. The intern will be expected to undertake background research, contribute to the production of working documents and support the organisation of meetings and events. Important: Only students enrolled in a course of study and pursuing this internship as a mandatory and integral part of a university program provided for under Swiss cantonal or federal legislation are eligible for this internship. The university must be willing to sign a tri-partite agreement with NRC Geneva and provide an attestation confirming that the internship gives study credits. RoleThe Grand Bargain (GB), launched during the WHS in Istanbul in May 2016, is a unique agreement between some of the largest donors and humanitarian organisations who have committed to get more means into the hands of people in need and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the humanitarian action.The GB is a unique forum bringing together donors and aid organisations to drive progress on a common vision of maximising the impact of humanitarian work. The process is supported by a Secretariat, responsible for overall coordination and communication in the process, and for providing specific support to the governance bodies, namely the Grand Bargain Ambassadors and the Facilitation Group.The Grand Bargain Secretariat requires an intern to support the team in during the final phase of the GB framework for 2024-2026, and the GB platform as formalised in 2016. The intern will provide analytical, administrative, logistical and event management support in close collaboration with the Policy and Communications Technical Officer and the rest of the team. The intern will be expected to undertake background research, contribute to the production of working documents and support the organisation of meetings and events.The Secretariat is hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in the Humanitarian Hub in Geneva. NRC provides administrative support including regarding the recruitment of staff that are contracted by the organisation. As per NRC procedures, all employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.Important: Only students enrolled in a course of study and pursuing this internship as a mandatory and integral part of a university program provided for under Swiss cantonal or federal legislation are eligible for this internship. The university must be willing to sign a tri-partite agreement with NRC Geneva and provide an attestation confirming that the internship gives study credits.About The Company The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAHResponsibilitiesMain responsibilities:Support the Policy and Communications Technical Officer and the rest of the team in the following areas:Support all phases of event planning for the Annual Meeting: venue coordination, participant management, scheduling, travel and accommodation logistics, and on-site coordination.Draft and manage event-related communications, invitations, agendas, background documents, meeting minutes, and post-meeting summaries.Support outreach and communication internally and externally through communication and outreach products.Draft background information and contribute to developing supporting documents.Attend meetings/events as relevant and draft minutes, summary notes and action points.Support the preparation of donor reports and material for grants in line with donor requirements.Undertake research and review published reports on humanitarian financing and policy issues.Provide general administrative support to the team as and when needed.Carry out procurement as needed.Critical interfaces:By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other entities, departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:Grand Bargain Policy and Communications Technical OfficerGrand Bargain Senior AdviserGrand Bargain Senior LeadGrand Bargain Signatories, as relevantNRC Geneva Support UnitExternal vendors and service providers (venue, catering, A/V, etc.) for event logistics RequirementsProfessional competenciesCurrently enrolled in a master’s degree programme in social science, international development, international relations, or related field.Interest in humanitarian policy and reform, with ability to demonstrate familiarity with one or more relevant policy areas a strong advantage.Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.Proven research, analytical and documentation skills.Experience in or strong interest in high-level event management, logistics, and multilateral meeting support.Self-starter and team player, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities during a dynamic transition period.Behavioural competenciesCoping with changePlanning and delivering resultsWorking with peopleCommunicating with impact and respectPosition: Grand Bargain InternSupervision by: Grand Bargain Senior LeaderDuty station: GenevaDuration and type of contract: Internship, 5 monthsWorktime percentage: Full time (100%)Start date: 3 August 2026Are you interested? Please apply through our online application tool, and make sure to attach a cover letter and your CV. We look forward to receiving your application!Important: Only students enrolled in a course of study and pursuing this internship as a mandatory and integral part of a university program provided for under Swiss cantonal or federal legislation are eligible for this internship. The university must be willing to sign a tri-partite agreement with NRC Geneva and provide an attestation confirming that the internship gives study credits.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer North-East Ukraine Kharkiv at Norwegian Refugee Council

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer North-East Ukraine Kharkiv at Norwegian Refugee Council

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer North-East Ukraine Kharkiv at Norwegian Refugee Council Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer North-East Ukraine Kharkiv at Norwegian Refugee Council Overview This position supports NRC Ukraine Area North-East programming in the development, coordination, quality control, and implementation of the Country Office and Area office M&E system in practice.RoleThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is reinforcing its presence in North-East Ukraine and establishes an Area Office based in Kharkiv. The Area Office North - East (AONE) will become a new area office, scaled up from the current Kharkiv Field Office, and will start being operational in the first half of 2026. The Area Programme Manager will take an active part in this scale up.AONE will cover regions of Kharkiv and Sumy where current Field Office (FO) in Shostka will, in first half of 2026, structurally move to be under new Kharkiv AONE.The key sectors of intervention covered by the North-East area office will include Shelter, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence, Education, and emergency response through cash assistance. This position supports NRC Ukraine Area North-East programming in the development, coordination, quality control, and implementation of the Country Office and Area office M&E system in practice.Planned start date is February 2026. This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.ResponsibilitiesGeneric responsibilitiesAdhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelinesProvide technical support on the implementation of M&E plans and guidelines at the Area of Office levelSupport M&E Coordinator on establishing and maintaining M&E systems, and standardising M&E system across projectsPrepare and develop status and project reports as required by management, donors, NRC Country Office, Regional Office and Head OfficeEnsure proper filing of documents.Ensure efficient working relationships with a wide range of different interlocutors (programme teams, M&E Unit, other NRC Ukraine departments, NGOs, civil and military representatives);Adhere to National legislation and NRC policies regarding the administration, protection of private information, data protection and data-sharing.Support the M&E Department in new initiatives, should these arise during the employment period and share ideas for technical improvementContribute to the identification of, and designing of protection response to identified risks and needs in the context of the program implementationContribute to learning from experience and evidence and support the programme teams in improving the quality of NRC Ukraine work.Specific responsibilitiesEnsure that Programme M&E Work Plans, M&E Matrices and Indicator Tracking Tables are developed and up to date.Support and contribute to the development of a data management system for M&E activities and reporting.Support in developing data collection methodology and tools, and in actual data collection.Lead data collection, data management, and data analysis according to the CO M&E SOP and program needs.Ensure clear information flows between programmes and M&E Department.Contribute to budget planning for M&E activities and ensure its tracking, including updating and implementation of spending plans.Ensure that monitoring data are reported in a timely manner to the relevant reporting systems/tools such as GORS, ITT, etc.Deliver training sessions for programme staff on M&E technical aspects and tools in line with responsibilities, as needed.Support and facilitate sessions to review/interpret programme M&E data with relevant NRC program staff.Reply to general information requests with accurate and timely information.Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of complaints and feedback mechanism, as needed.Maintain accurate documentation related to the M&E system (e.g. monitoring reports, data collection tools/methodologies, indicator profiles, M&E Matrices/Work Plans, documented calculations of indicators) and ensure its proper filing.Support in implementing other M&E activities, as needed.Perform any other tasks as requested by the M&E Coordinator RequirementsProfessional competenciesGeneric professional competencies:Experience of at least 2 years’ experiences from working in M&E in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesGood understanding of data and information needs for programmed management and decision makingStrong data interpretation skills and data presentationProficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Power BI, etc.)Fluent in Ukrainian. Knowledge of the Russian language is an asset.Good level of English, both written and verbalContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:Experience with database management, Kobo and/or with humanitarian information management.Good knowledge in management and coordination of information flows, data management, including collection, storing, processing and analysing data to generate information products.Good knowledge of data visualisation tools and Power BIExperience handling sensitive and confidential data with a clear understanding of data protection principles.Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.Experience in conducting, organizing and managing assessments, surveys, and similar.Behavioural competenciesHandling insecure environmentPlanning and delivering resultsWorking with peopleAnalysingCommunication with impact and respectCoping with changeBuild meaningful relationsAct with integrityEmpower peopleDeliver results

Program Officer – Education at Save the Children

Program Officer - Education at Save the Children

Program Officer - Education at Save the Children Program Officer - Education at Save the Children Overview The job holder is primarily responsible for planning and ensuring quality and timely implementation of ECHO RISE core program within the designated district/ Sub-Counties/Settlement. He/she will assist the Project Manager/Project Coordinator in managing the ECHO RISE interventions. He or she is expected to implement the ECHO RISE program in a manner that promotes integrated programming with other projects and cross cutting themes such as gender, inclusion, child protection and rights programming. The Job Holder is also expected to liaise with implementing partners, provide input into basic ECHO RISE programme design, monitoring implementation progress; write reports, facilitate project implementation meetings and workshops and maintain relationships with key education and program stakeholders in the district/settlement. RoleProgram Officer Education (2)Country/Region: UgandaLocation: Adjumani (1) and Kiryandongo (1)Organization: Save the Children InternationalJoin us to lead sustainable change for children:Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical communityGet EXPOSURE in many different contextsTest and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSInfluence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDRENOVERVIEWAre you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?ROLE PURPOSE:The job holder is primarily responsible for planning and ensuring quality and timely implementation of ECHO RISE core program within the designated district/ Sub-Counties/Settlement. He/she will assist the Project Manager/Project Coordinator in managing the ECHO RISE interventions. He or she is expected to implement the ECHO RISE program in a manner that promotes integrated programming with other projects and cross cutting themes such as gender, inclusion, child protection and rights programming The Job Holder is also expected to liaise with implementing partners, provide input into basic ECHO RISE programme design, monitoring implementation progress; write reports, facilitate project implementation meetings and workshops and maintain relationships with key education and program stakeholders in the district/settlement. He/she should implement the ECHO RISE project in a manner that fosters networking and collaboration with local government education officials, Sub County stakeholders (i.e Community Development Officer, Centre Coordinating Tutors, DEO, DIS), local capacity strengthening (i.e Head Teachers, School Management Committees, Parent Teacher Association), meaningful active participation of children, accountability (internal and external to Save the Children). The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.Sounds interesting? Read more belowTHE ROLEKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Planning and Implementation of Education Programmes:Ensure that all planned interventions are implemented on time, within budget and meet the set Quality benchmarks.Support orientation of Teachers and Head teachers, CCTs, SMCs, PTAs and children on the Save the children Quality Learning Environment (QLE) framework and Common Approaches.Liaise with the Office of the DEO, CCT and the other stakeholders to develop an annual plan for BE interventions in the Save the Children – supported schools.Support the implementation of the Save the Children Common Approaches of Teaching at the Right Level (TarL) among other approaches for SCI Programs in the supported primary schools and communities.Ensuring that Teachers’ salaries are paid every month.Ensuring that Teachers are appraised at the end of the project.Technical Assistance and Capacity building.Provide technical advice and expertise to teachers and Community Volunteers to effectively deliver key project outcomes.Play an active role in identifying, documenting and disseminating best practices.Monitor the performance of the education interventions and participate in monitoring and review activities.Maintain accurate and up to-date activity data.Report on activity progress and project outcomes.Partnerships (Networking and collaboration).Represent Save the Children in various interagency and stakeholder forums with knowledge and expertise of Save the children’s thematic areas of works.Facilitate or participate in dialogue meetings, workshops and seminars focused on ECHO RISE.Build and maintain linkages with other agencies undertaking education interventions in the impact area or Save the children supported schools.Create and sustain positive working relationships internally with other technical staff; externally with the District Local Government, CSO partners and other stakeholders, and also maintain an up to date understanding of key development trends in the Programme area.Ensure coordination with the government activities and structures in the implementation of the ECHO RISE project.Community Capacity Strengthening:Mobilize the local community to participate in the ECHO RISE core project and other SCI Program activities.Support the formation, functionality and capacity building of the Core groups including PTAs, SMCs in all the Primary Schools.Support the participation of the children, community and partners in the process of planning, monitoring and implementation of basic education core Programme. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation:Monthly reports are prepared and submitted by every 27th day of the month.Participate in preparation of Semi - annual and annual and other project progress reports.Ensure that activity reports are prepared and filed for every completed activity.Undertake documentation of best practices and a synthesis of lessons learned from ECHO RISE interventions.Undertake regular monitoring visits to the Schools supported by the Programme to understand the ground situation and take necessary actions for improvement in quality of programmes for the children.Contribute to data collection, analysis and reporting on key programme indicators.Ensure that the funds requested for the programme activities are spent and accounted for, in line with the SCI financial management procedures and policies.Child Safeguarding and Child Participation:Take responsibility to review, understand and declare commitment to observe and implement child safeguarding policy.Closely work with supervisors and or, Child Safeguarding Focal persons to ensure all child abuse or potential risks to children are recorded, reported and filed.Observe confidentiality of all child information that may come to your possession either by virtue of your position as a SCI Representative or unintentionally.Support meaningful and age-appropriate participation of the children in the Basic Education activities, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes.Work with the Sponsor servicing department to ensure that enrolled children are targeted and benefit from the programme intervention among other children.Implement the complaints response mechanism in line with the SC accountability framework to ensure that the voices of the children are captured.To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialAt least a bachelor’s in education preferably in Teacher education is essential. An additional qualification such as a Diploma in Teacher Education is an added advantage.At least 3 years of progressive working experience in planning and implementing Education programmes with INGOs.Having at least two years of teaching experience in primary schools or as a Tutor in Primary Teachers’ College.Must be willing to be based in the field; with a direct field time presence of 80% of working time.Experience of working with the Local Government, and local partners with focus on improving the learning environments is an added advantage.Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.Ability to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycles and in possession of a valid Class A riding license.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.Excellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.S/he should be able to ride a motorcycle.Application Information:Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Application closes on May 22, 2026, midnight Uganda time.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.OUR DIVERSITY BELIEFSave the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.

Case Management Officer at Save the Children

Case Management Officer at Save the Children

Case Management Officer at Save the Children Case Management Officer at Save the Children Overview The Case management officer under the direct supervision of the Case Management Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting all steps of the child protection case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and their families in this process. The main objective for the Case Management Officer is to ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow-ups for an assigned caseload of children. The Case Management Officer will provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care. The Officer will be based in Nakivale Settlement and directly work with other service providers on management of caseload and referrals. RoleCase Management OfficerCountry/Region: UgandaLocation: NakivaleOrganization: Save the Children InternationalJoin us to lead sustainable change for children:Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical communityGet EXPOSURE in many different contextsTest and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSInfluence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDRENOVERVIEWAre you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?ROLE PURPOSE:The Case management officer under the direct supervision of the Case Management Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting all steps of the child protection case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and their families in this process. The main objective for the Case Management Officer is to ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow-ups for an assigned caseload of children. The Case Management Officer will provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care. The Officer will be based in Nakivale Settlement and directly work with other service providers on management of caseload and referrals. Sounds interesting? Read more belowTHE ROLEKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Case Management for Individual Children and their Families:The Case Management Officer will provide quality case management services to children who have experienced or are at risk of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation or are otherwise vulnerable in line with the eligibility criteria and case prioritization guide.Guide children and their families through the case management process (identification and registration, assessment, case planning, implementation of the case plan, follow-up and review, case closure) as outlined in the Standard Operation Procedures.Provide psychosocial support and emotional support to children and families throughout the case management process.Conduct safe referrals to essential services as appropriate, and follow-up to ensure services provided were responsive to the needs identified within the assessment.Community and Interagency Coordination:Liaise with community members, service providers, NGO partners and government stakeholders to identify and safely refer children at risk.Maintain an up-to-date service mapping for your geographical area.Participate in inter-agency case conferences (presentation of cases and dissemination of challenges.Case Management Teamwork:Actively engage in all capacity building opportunities, including formal trainings, shadowing/observation, capacity assessments, etc.Participate in regular case management meetings with the case management team.Prepare for and participate in regular structured individual supervision sessions, identifying challenges and areas for development.Assess and write BID reports for children and recommend for further management.Other Duties:Adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.Provide feedback on written documents and the design of future programming.Consistently and proactively, monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to management.Any other duty delegated by your supervisor.To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialMinimum of Bachelors in Social work, Counselling Psychology, Social Sciences or relevant discipline.Previous work experience in community development or with an NGO (preferably in child protection).Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with children.Excellent writing, facilitation, and organizational skills.Excellent command of the local language of the affected population.Strong drive for results and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner.Excellent communication and engagement skills with children and their caregivers.Able to empathize with children and families that have been impacted by the humanitarian emergency.Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation.Good understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms.Excellent community mobilization skills.Ability to work individually and within a team.Good analytical, problem solving and project planning skills.Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders as a representative. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. · Advocates for children’s rights and child participation in all decisions that affect them.Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team.Conceptual understanding of and commitment to humanitarian work.Sets a strong learning culture in their part of the organisation.Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations.Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly. DesiredDemonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.Competent spoken English language.Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts.Experience working with IDPs, refugees and returnees.Application Information:Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Application closes on May 22, 2026, midnight Uganda time.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.OUR DIVERSITY BELIEFSave the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.

Program Officer – Child Protection at Save the Children

Program Officer - Child Protection at Save the Children

Program Officer - Child Protection at Save the Children Program Officer - Child Protection at Save the Children Overview The Program officer (PO) provides ongoing, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting in regard to the execution of Child Protection activities. The job holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing child protection activities in line with the project objectives, national child protection frameworks, and organisational policies. The role will ensure uninterrupted programme delivery, quality assurance, coordination with partners and government stakeholders, and effective reporting during the maternity leave period on specific activities that will be tagged/assigned to the person. RoleProgram Officer - Child ProtectionCountry/Region: UgandaLocation: KaseseOrganization: Save the Children InternationalJoin us to lead sustainable change for children:Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical communityGet EXPOSURE in many different contextsTest and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSInfluence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDRENOVERVIEWAre you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?ROLE PURPOSE:The Program officer (PO) provides ongoing, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting in regard to the execution of Child Protection activities. The job holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing child protection activities in line with the project objectives, national child protection frameworks, and organisational policies. The role will ensure uninterrupted programme delivery, quality assurance, coordination with partners and government stakeholders, and effective reporting during the maternity leave period on specific activities that will be tagged/assigned to the person.Sounds interesting? Read more belowTHE ROLEKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Coordinate and support situation and needs assessments in the project sites to help determine the required interventions and planning within the context of our operations.Ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support with the support of the PSWOs, SWOs and PSWs.Work with the SWOs, PSWOs and PSWs to support and oversee child protection case management processes in line with national case management guidelines and procedures.Support to coordinate case management referrals and liaise with statutory duty bearers such as Social Welfare Officers, Community Development Officers, Probation officers, and Police Child and Family Protection Units and other services providers.Adequately coordinate and implement child protection activities under the assigned project(s) and locations considering the detailed implementation plan.Ensure weekly planning and implementation of activities, including preparation of assigned budget expenditure. Account for activities and budget expenditure within the provided time frame.Provide a clear and consistent follow up on activities and use monitoring results for reporting, consistently using the project indicators.Maintain accurate and up-to-date Child protection and beneficiaries’ databases including other SCI operational systems like PRIME etc.Monitor and provide day-to-day direct technical support and coaching to community and other stakeholders as well as the partners that we work with.Ensure regular data collection and submission of monitoring reports to Line Manager.In liaison with the Local Government technical and political leads, UN agencies, community support structures, and other partner organizations spear head child protection related service provision monitoring across different facilities including the remand home, identify service delivery gaps, and provide recommendations for improvement through a comprehensive report.Maintain an updated and clean database of all profiled beneficiaries including vulnerable and marginalised children, and children at risk of being abused supported by the response program. With support of the SWO and PSWs, support the identification of children with child protection concerns, document and refer them to service providers for individual case management support.Organize and coordinate child protection, GBV, child wellbeing committee (CWC) and alternative care panel (ACP) meetings to discuss prevalent child protection related concerns, develop strategies including a costed local action plan to respond and mitigate further occurrence of similar concerns, and advocate for budgetary/financial resource allocation to address those issues.Provide high quality and adequate reports on activity implementation and corrective measures taken.Document best practices, lessons learnt and unique experiences including success stories, case studies for sharing and learning.Represent Save the Children in working groups and other events as assigned by the line manager.Ensure effective coordination with other responding (I)NGOs, with consortium partners, local government, UN agencies, and other CSOs etc.Support the donor report writing processes by timely compiling the required data. To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialAt least a bachelor’s degree in social works and social administration, Development Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Child Psychology, Community Psychology or any equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.At least three years relevant experience implementing, supervising, monitoring and evaluating field-based child protection or education projects with an NGO, particularly focusing on children’s rights, preferably in an emergency setting.Ability to train, mentor and coach SWOs, PSWs, Safe families mentors and facilitators on child protection common approaches including case management, safe families, child protection legal and policy frameworks, etc.Good understanding of child rights issues and child rights instruments.Specific familiarity with child rights issues in the NGO world or work.Ability to interact with communities; children and adults as well as other stakeholders at sub-county and district levels.At least 1 years’ experience in financial, planning and budget management.Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills.Facilitation and presentation skills.Strong documentation and reporting skills.Experience in riding motorcycle and a valid riding permit.Application Information:Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Application closes on May 22, 2026, midnight Uganda time.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.OUR DIVERSITY BELIEFSave the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.

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