Project Assistant
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an in-office Project Assistant based in Hpa-an, Mon/Kayin, to manage child protection cases and facilitate community capacity-building programs.
- Role
- Project Assistant
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Hpa-an, Mon/Kayin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Project Assistant for Child Protection will manage case services for children at risk of violence, abuse, and exploitation in the Hpa-an region. The role involves conducting case management, facilitating psychosocial support, and building capacity among community workers and local partners. The successful candidate will work in a conflict-sensitive manner and ensure strict adherence to child safeguarding policies while maintaining detailed documentation of all field activities.
What you'll do
- Execute the six-step case management process for at-risk children.
- Facilitate child protection and MHPSS training for community workers.
- Maintain up-to-date service mapping and secure referral pathways.
- Conduct context analysis of child protection risks in the region.
- Provide psychosocial support to vulnerable children and their families.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in child protection or case management.
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and outreach.
- Strong proficiency in Sgaw Karen language.
- Experience working with NGOs or in community development.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office role based in Hpa-an, Mon/Kayin, and it requires significant travel to the field.
What are the primary qualifications required?
You need a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience in child protection or case management, and fluency in the Sgaw Karen language.
What is the compensation for this role?
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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