Child Participation and Partnership Officer

ROLE PURPOSE
The Child Participation and Partnership Officer is responsible in the smooth planning, coordination and implementation of plans and activities in the project areas. S/he will be the primary responsible focal person in organizing CHAT Groups that ensure children’s participation in the project implementation process and mobilizing partner stakeholders’ and institutions in the project areas. S/he will be the on-site representative of Save the Children Philippines (SCP) especially in courtesy meetings, consultations and other meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* At least 2 years’ experience in working relating to Education or an equivalent level of experience
* Experience in partnership with and providing support to the government agencies, civil society groups-NGOs, community-based organizations or people’s organizations
* Experience in project management cycle
* Ability to adapt new ideas and innovation; capacity to think strategically
* Preferably with a degree in Education, Community Development, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
* Familiarity and experience with the concepts of human rights, empowering civil society, local governance, children’s rights and child protection
* Can deal with various levels of stakeholders-from decision-makers to field level practitioners
* Has proven skills in program management, training design and delivery, and facilitation
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Computer literate and adept in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* Can work well in highly stressful situations, prioritizes deliverables and meet reasonable deadlines
* Understands and believes in Save the Children’s mission and vision; commits to its objectives and willing to adopt Save the Children’s methodology and framework
* Willing to travel to any part of the country and be deployed in both humanitarian response and development programming