Child Rights Governance Assistant ( Beirut )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa: KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The CRG assistant is, together with the CRG Officer, responsible for the proper implementation of the CRG Program and projects targeting civil society organizations in Lebanon.  This includes budget as well as programmatic implementation and monitoring according to SCI standards.   Programme Implementation Support   Finalize operational work plans; understand clear targets and activity plans per project and activities.   Liaise on a daily basis with partners, Save the Children CRG Officer and area manager to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme.   Actively take part in developing projects’ plan and follow up on implementation.   Follow up and monitor partners based on contractual agreements made with SCI through conducting field visits and attending project activities.   Work directly in the field with partners when having activities with children, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to.   Assist in the organization and implementation of project activities with children, youth, parents and communities.   Organize and contribute to program activities / events / workshops/ trainings directly implemented by SCI or partners (invitees, resource persons, coordination with logistics, etc…   Present weekly reports about field visits and updated work plans.   Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Follow up with consultants on program specific components/activities when needed.  Contribute to advocacy and communication work. Contribute to the institutional memory and the experience-sharing by reporting and feedback, innovating  initiatives and by networking with other colleagues. Ensure that documents such as project memos, descriptions and agreements are developed and kept according to approved formats and SCI standard filing systems. Support and stimulate teamwork within SCI’ Lebanon offices. Be open for collaboration in a constructive way without compromising the values and mandate of Save the Children Int. Carry out additional tasks upon decision by the Country Director within the limits of the character of the post.   Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in CRG-specific monitoring and evaluating project activities in centres for children. Produce timely reports for internal use on the on-going activities of the project. Ensure that data is collected on a weekly and monthly basis. Regularly visit project sites to ensure that implementing partners are appropriately supported.   Child Protection Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and child centred approach, acts in the best interests of the child.    initiatives and by networking with other colleagues. Ensure that documents such as project memos, descriptions and agreements are developed and kept according to approved formats and SCI standard filing systems. Support and stimulate teamwork within SCI’ Lebanon offices. Be open for collaboration in a constructive way without compromising the values and mandate of Save the Children Int. Carry out additional tasks upon decision by the Country Director within the limits of the character of the post.   Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in CRG-specific monitoring and evaluating project activities in centres for children. Produce timely reports for internal use on the on-going activities of the project. Ensure that data is collected on a weekly and monthly basis. Regularly visit project sites to ensure that implementing partners are appropriately supported.   Child Protection Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and child centred approach, acts in the best interests of the child.  SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrb@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.