Offre d'emploi






Global Director of Child Rights



Référence 121956
Localisation Dakar / Sénégal
Expiration 26 Octobre 2021
Offre visitée 565 fois
Catégories
Direction générale, Management
Santé, Médical, Pharmacie, Sport
Juridique, Fiscal, Audit, Conseil
Organisation non gouvernementale, Association
Santé, Social, Sport
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Description de l'offre

GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF CHILD RIGHTS

The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the–Global Director, Child Rightsat any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is seeking a transformational development / humanitarian executive to lead our Child rights work globally, covering Child Rights Governance, Child Participation and Child Rights Programming.
Taking advantage of Save the Children's vast network of program experts and global footprint, this global leader will use innovation, technology, data, and research to ensure that Save the Children stands as a state of the art institution working with children and their communities efficiently and effectively.
This position will provide an unparalleled opportunity to implement the cutting-edge of development, humanitarian and human rights theory and practice across a network of 100+ countries and 25,000 staff.
This includes helping Save the Children become effectively localized, data-driven, productively partnered, a powerful advocate, and to stand as one of the world's most recognized voices in the defence of the rights of every child everywhere.
This is the most senior Child Rights role in Save the Children.
This role has overall accountability for the quality and impact of embedding Child Rights across our programmes and advocacy across Save the Children, promoting programme innovation and drawing on and contributing to the best global evidence on what works to guarantee children’s rights.
As part of Save the Children’s 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination can Survive, Learn and be Protected – with children’s rights at the core.

This role will lead organizational efforts to achieve the four goals in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that child rights is at the center of the global goals:
• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

CHILD RIGHTS TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• In depth understanding of international human rights mechanisms, with a focus on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
• In depth understanding of the interdependency of human rights, governance and development/humanitarian agendas
• Understanding of public financial management and how it impacts public investment in children
• Abel to champion an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritising the rights of the most deprived and marginalised children
• Abel to champion the empowerment of children to claim their political and civil rights

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Education to Master’s level, with a qualification in human rights, international law/development/ relations, economics, management, politics, governance or a related field is desirable.
• Inspirational leader with ability to communicate a compelling vision for children’s rights and Save the Children as a Child Rights organisation
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in motivating large direct and indirect teams
• Significant international development and humanitarian contexts experience designing, implementing and evaluating programmes relating to child rights governance, child participation and other relevant child rights programming.
• Thorough knowledge and track record of influencing child rights public and programme policy in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively across internal/external stakeholders and communities, including children.
• Knowledge of policy, research and evidence-based methodologies with regards to child rights programming.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to gender analysis in informing programmes and policy.
• A combination of technical, research, public advocacy and, local experience.
• Understands that work of development and humanitarian action can be complex and volatile.
• Country level experience in international development, preferably through long-term assignments.
• Proven experience delivering results and outputs
• Energy and drive to create change in a large complex organisation
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching – ability to work with people of all levels from CEO to junior staff and across all functions,
• Experience creating and managing high-performing teams including building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training.
• Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive technical leadership team
• Demonstrates ability to make technical expertise relevant and available to inform programs
• Engaging with donors and public finance stakeholders across humanitarian, development and developed contexts.
• An understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values and programme approaches.
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable:
• Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.
• Senior leadership experience working in Save the Children, another large INGO, donor or multilateral agency
We can offer circa £ 73,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours.
If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
Where we Work - Where We Work | Save the Children International

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 healthcare, education and child protection.
We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise 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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.


Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.



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