Child Protection Area of Responsibility CO-Coordinator – [Somalia/Somaliland] Country Office (Open to Somali Nationals)

The purpose of the Co-coordinator role is to support and strengthen the coordination and performance of the CP AOR and add value of NGO co-coordination by complementing the expertise, experience, capacity, competencies and skills of the Coordinator. The Co-coordinator shall promote accountability to affected populations and adherence to quality standards and best practices. The role is guided by principles of partnership, collaboration, predictability and transparency.

The Co-coordinator will work with UNICEF as the cluster co-lead agency to provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response. In holding the position, hosted by Save the Children International (SCI), the accountabilities of the position set out below are aligned to the core functions of cluster delivery at the country level (i) Supporting Service Delivery (ii) Informing Strategic decision making (iii) Planning and Strategy development (iv) Advocacy (v) Monitoring and Reporting (vi) Contingency Planning and Preparedness.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Location: Somalia – Mogadishu

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Social sciences with training and experience in and project planning and management techniques.

Essential

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience of humanitarian work including: needs analysis and strategy development, programme/project planning and implementation (project management), cluster/sector coordination and advocacy. Field experience in complex emergencies is essential.
• Sound understanding of the international humanitarian system, including humanitarian coordination, funding and leadership mechanisms.
• Coordination and leadership skills: Information sharing; facilitation of meetings and workshops; analysis and strategic planning and drafting; teamwork/working with people; communication; negotiation (conflict resolution); representation and advocacy.
• Technical knowledge and skills: knowledge of CP specific programming a strong advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN Specialized Agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs.
• Previous experience of cluster coordination at international, national, or sub-national level.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, manage and adapt management style according to need;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate a policy process among UN, NGOs, national CP authorities and donors;
• Strong interpersonal, management, coordination and negotiating skills for fostering integration and teamwork.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills including ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

The Organisation

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.

Application Information:

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document, including details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

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.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.