Child Protection Officer
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Child Protection Officer to lead psychosocial programming and field operations with an unspecified salary.
- Role
- Child Protection Officer
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Child Protection Officer will oversee the daily implementation of child protection and psychosocial programming at Save the Children. This role involves managing field activities, providing technical support to implementing partners, and conducting capacity building for staff and caregivers. The officer ensures all activities align with organizational policies, quality standards, and safeguarding commitments.
What you'll do
- Lead daily implementation of child protection activities and psychosocial programming.
- Provide technical and operational support to implementing partners.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor program quality and standards.
- Manage and build the capacity of direct reports through training and coaching.
- Produce weekly and monthly qualitative and quantitative reports.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or Bachelor's with 4+ years of experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Child Protection field.
- At least 2 years of experience working with international NGOs.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Proven experience in team leadership and program action planning.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of the Child Protection Officer role?
The role focuses on leading the daily implementation of child protection activities, including psychosocial programming and providing technical support to partners.
What are the educational requirements for this position?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of professional experience.
Does this role involve working with children?
Yes, this is a Level 3 safeguarding role involving frequent or intensive contact with children and young people.
Is the salary information provided for this role?
No, the compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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