Child Rights Governance Assistant

ROLE PURPOSE:  To promote the Rights of the Child in accordance with the UNCRC through co-operation with local and regional organizations, institutions, authorities and international organizations. To follow up the operations of the CRG projects in Lebanon and to provide support to the CRG projects in the MENA Region. This should be done according to the guidelines of Save the Children International which aims to strengthen civil society in which children are perceived as social players and human beings in their own rights.   SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Child Right Governance Officer Reporting to: None   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  The Child Right Governance assistant is, together with the Beirut Field Office Area Manager and the Child Right Governance Officer, responsible for the proper implementation of the Child Right Governance Program and projects targeting civil society organizations in Lebanon.  This includes programmatic implementation and monitoring according to Save the Children International standards.  The Child Right Governance Assistant has the following areas of responsibility: Contributes to the development of the program’s annual work plan as well as Annual Report. Liaises on a daily basis with partners, Save the Children Child Right Governance Officer and Area Manager to guarantee the smooth operation of the program. Takes part in developing projects’ plan, follow up on implementation, and reports back against the plans as required. Follows up and monitor partners based on contractual agreements made with SCI through conducting field visits and attending project activities. Works directly in the field with partners when having activities with children, families and other stakeholders of the project. Coordinates with Save the Children respective staff and focal points to provide trainings/awareness sessions on Child Rights, Child Rights Programming, and Child Participation minimum standards to Youth Committees, Children and relevant stakeholders. Monitors the training/awareness sessions provided by Save the Children relevant staff (focal points) about positive discipline for adult committees. Organizes and contributes to program activities / events / workshops/ trainings directly implemented by Save the Children or partners (invitees, resource persons, coordination with logistics, finance, and Admin Team) Presents weekly reports about field visits and updated work plans. Informs the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Contributes to the institutional memory and the experience-sharing by reporting and feedback, innovating initiatives and by networking with other colleagues. Ensures that documents such as project memos, descriptions and agreements are developed and kept according to approved formats and Save the Children standard filing systems. Promotes accountability and transparency with all the implementing activities. Be open for collaboration in a constructive way without compromising the values and mandate of Save the Children International Complies with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Degree in Social Work, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights or Development Studies. Minimum 1 year of experience in program/project management and budget control. Knowledge of the Human Rights and the Child Rights Conventions and related treaties. Capacity to manage field and office work. Experience in working with Civil Society Organizations. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English, French is a plus. Computer skills (especially Excel) Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment  Available to travel in country and outside Lebanon if needed Experience in working within SCI is a benefit