SPO Education , SPO Child Protection

Save The Children UK (SCUK) is a leading international NGO working to create a better world for children. We provide emergency relief and implement education, health and child protection programmes. We are seeking a highly dynamic and experienced national staff to work on education development programmes in SERAM MALUKU and child protection programmes in AMBON MALUKU:

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER EDUCATION
(Code: SPO-EDU, 1 post in Seram)

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER CHILD PROTECTION
(Code: SPO-CP, 1 post in Ambon )

Reports to DPM/Project Coordinator, the post holder will plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the implementation of education and child protection project activities in the field to ensure the effective implementation and compliance with SCUK’s mission, objectives and country strategy.

MAIN DUTIES:
· Implement the programme in the field, develop effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems (including documenting activities), to ensure the effectiveness of project implementation
· Develop and submit operational budget plans and monitor its usage periodically
· Provide technical and management support to programme staff as part of the staff development as well as key stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of programme
· Develop and improve work coordination with local key partners and develop progress reports periodically

PROJECT OFFICER CHLD PROTECTION
(Code: PO-CP, 1 post in Ambon )

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing child protection initiatives to improve children’s participation and access to quality basic education
MAIN DUTIES:
· Act as a lead officer in implementing and delivering child protection initiatives through training and workshops to targeted audiences, to ensure the programme is delivered effectively
· Conduct surveys or focus group discussions to targeted programme audiences, in order to provide Project Coordinators with critical and strategic feedback for improving SCUK’s child protection programme strategies and practices
· Develop, maintain and improve close relationships with local officials and partners to ensure constructive working relationships that contribute to the learning and sustainability of the programme
· Undertake Advocacy with stakeholders in the target areas to ensure the adoption of SCUK’s approaches to quality basic education for marginalized children

REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing projects in community and child-focused activities
· Have experience in overall project management
· University Degree (S1) in relevant field, Master’s preferable, or equivalent experience
· Experience of working in the field of education, preferably primary education (for SPO-EDU
· Experience of working in the field of child protection, preferably
· Well developed communication and report-writing skills (English and Bahasa), strong analytical and conceptual skills, proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and support

DESIREABLE:
Deep knowledge and prior experience of Maluku

Please send application letter stating code of position applied by email address below latest by 25 Jan 08. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Due to urgent need, applications will be reviewed in daily basis and candidates may be interviewed and position may be filled before the closing date


Human Resources Department
e-mail : admin_scuk_ambon@ hotmail.com