Project Officer – Championing Play Project

THE ROLE: Project Officer – Championing Play Project

Save the Children is recruiting experienced Project Officer that will support with implementation of the “LEGO Foundation Championing Play project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. The “LEGO Foundation Championing Play” project is an anticipated one-year project that seeks to support adolescent parents and caregivers to strengthen capacity to deliver quality play for their children; it will be funded by LEGO Foundation.

The Programme Officer will be responsible for implementation of all project activities, and will support the project manager in budget monitoring, report preparation, and other tasks as needed. The Project Officer will report to the Project Manager and will work in collaboration with all other programmes and departments as relevant. 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.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably relevant to the project.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience implementing projects or programmes or community development activities.
• Good written and spoken English; including documentation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage positively with people at all levels.
• Good training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with NGOs, local Civil Society Organisations, etc.
• Good skills in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
• Experience in implementing community-based activities in urban or rural areas. Experience in implementing programmes with or for children is an added advantage.
• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Experience developing activity budgets.
• Willingness to promote gender equality and inclusion.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 10 Months

Closing Date: 20th May, 2022

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 realize 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for the role.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY