The Opportunity
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the guidance of the CP & MHPSS PM and with technical support from the Child Protection, MHPSS Technical Advisor/Specialist, the CP & MHPSS Coordinator will manage and drive cross-sectorial integration of community-level child protection (CP) and MHPSS programming in the earthquake response through direct and partner-led delivery. The CP & MHPSS Coordinator will drive high quality, effective and efficient implementation, and delivery of integrated CP and MHPSS interventions and services. S/he will be responsible for effective coordination and collaboration across the field teams (including case management and MHPSS), with implementing partners and other relevant counterparts. This role includes a strong focus on staff well-being.
The CP & MHPSS Coordinator will work closely with the Case Management and MHPSS officers and is expected to lead on local representation and coordination, contribute to fundraising, project planning and design, support CP & MHPSS assessment and module development, staff supervision as well as manage recruitment and procurement. One of the main focus will be closely work with partners and provide regular supervision and capacity building training to the partner staff. The post holder is expected to assess, monitor and document gaps in existing services and innovate ways to strengthen systems, sustainability and resilience.
Role Dimensions:
Türkiye Country Office (CO) has recently transitioned from a medium-sized office to a smaller country program, including the scaling down field offices and staff. Despite this transition, the organisation continues to operate in earthquake-affected regions and Istanbul, with the potential for future program expansion based on emerging needs and donor support.
The role requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including Programme Operations, Government Relations and Safety & Security (GRSS), Finance, Awards, Compliance, and Communications (ACCM), and external suppliers and regulatory authorities.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
University degree in sociology, child development, Psychology, counselling and social work
4 years progressively advanced management experience in child protection including at least experience in emergencies setting.
Substantial experience in all aspects of project management within the NGO development sector including working in partnership with local NGOs.
Proven experience in financial management and administration.
Proven ability to work in culturally diverse and challenging environments including first hand emergencies response.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and team management skills.
Proficient in MS Excel , MS Word, Outlook
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including team leading and influencing.
Demonstrated commitment to development of staff and partners.
Excellent written and oral communication in Turkish and English; Arabic or Kurdish an asset.
Able to work and take decisions independently as well as in a multi-cultural team to ensure timely and high quality results.
Capacity and willingness to be flexible in difficult working circumstances.
Awareness of staff-wellbeing and self-care principles and motivation to take on a management role.
Experience with refugee/marginalized communities desired.
Commitment to and understanding of child right, Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding.
Position holder will be based in Hatay, therefore legal right to work in Türkiye is necessary at the time of application.
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.
Save the Children is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating discrimination. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve children better. Therefore all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
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.