Inclusion and Child Rights Governance Coordinator

Role Purpose:

The Inclusion & Child Rights Governance Coordinator is responsible for implementing the inclusion and child rights governance components under the non-formal Education, Child Protection, and other programs S/he shall plan and implement quality child participation and Child Rights Governance activities. The Inclusion & Child Rights Governance Coordinator shall ensure that children with disabilities and learning difficulties participate and have meaningful access to quality non-formal education and Child Protection services in the Multi-Service Community Centres and across different projects. The Inclusion & Child Rights Governance Coordinator is expected to dedicate 40% of work time in the field.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, social work or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• At least 3 years of experience in inclusive education, preferably in an (I)NGO environment or educational setting. Prior teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience with child rights-based programming, such as child participation and Child Rights Governance.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data and to develop data bases and data collection tools.
• An understanding of formal and non-formal Education and Education in Emergencies.
• An understanding and experience working on child and youth participation.
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to plan strategically.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

The Organization:

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.