Project Coordinator
East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Component
Essential
- 5 years of experience in coordinating or managing
large scale projects, experience of managing regional or multi-country
projects a distinct advantage;
- Strong awareness of child protection issues in the
area of migration and displacement;
- Solid understanding of child protection issues in
the East and Horn of Africa region;
- Strong verbal and written English communication
skills, including experience in report writing;
- Experience of solving complex issues through
analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from
stakeholders;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong ability to inspire participation and
building productive, collegial relationships;
- Willingness to travel to support Country Offices
and Partners in the implementation of activities;
- Commitment to Save the Children values, including
willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other
relevant policies.
Desired
- Experience developing projects in the development
and humanitarian sector;
- Experience in working in regional and
multi-country settings, including conducting research in multiple
countries.
- Experience in research activities and training
skills
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
Location: Nairobi
Save the Children
operates in 12 Countries within the East and Southern Africa Region i.e. South
Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi,
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
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.
How
To Apply
Interested
and qualified? Go to Save the Children on
kenya.savethechildren.net to apply