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.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
The Child Protection (CP) Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the implementation,
coordination, and monitoring of integrated Child Protection interventions under IHA,
BPRM, and DRA projects in Kandahar Province. The role focuses on enhancing the
protective environment for women, girls, and boys, improving access to age- and gender-
responsive child protection services, and strengthening community-based child
protection mechanisms. This includes leading the design and execution of PSS activities,
case management, and community capacity-building initiatives.
Reports to: Head of Office
Staff reporting to this post:
Direct: Senior CP Officer
Indirect: other staff
Budget Responsibilities: Yes
Role Dimensions: The post holder will establish good working relationship with project
staff within internal environment.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
1. Program Implementation & Coordination
§ Oversee the delivery of Child Protection services across IHA, BPRM, and DRA
projects, ensuring the integration of gender-responsive, age-appropriate, and
survivor-centered approaches.
§ Coordinate the establishment and management of Child and Girl Friendly Spaces
(C&GFS) within health facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for
children.
§ Support the implementation of community-based Child Protection interventions,
including the formation and training of Community-Based Child Protection Networks
(CBCPNs).
§ Ensure all case management and referral services are provided in line with the Child
Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+) standards.
§ Coordinate with local partners, community leaders, healthcare providers, and local
authorities to enhance referral pathways and access to protection services.
2. Staff Management & Capacity Building § Supervise and provide technical guidance to Senior Child Protection Officer, CP Officer CM/MHPSS, and Case Workers § Conduct Training Needs Assessments and develop capacity-building plans for staff, community actors, and service providers. § Organize and facilitate training workshops on child rights in Islamic Perspective, CP case management, PSS, and gender-responsive care, ensuring that all interventions are trauma-informed and survivor-centered. § Conduct coaching and supervision sessions to ensure high-quality service delivery across the Child Protection program. 3. Community Engagement & Awareness § Lead the design and execution of community awareness campaigns on child protection risks, PSS, and access to services, with a focus on engaging vulnerable groups like adolescent girls and women. § Conduct gender assessments, safety audits, and consultations with community members to inform program design and risk mitigation strategies. § Strengthen community resilience by promoting the active participation of local protection actors, women’s groups, and youth advocates in Child Protection initiatives. § Coordinate biannual community risk mapping exercises to identify and address child protection risks, ensuring a proactive response to emerging threats. 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) § Develop and implement MEAL plans, ensuring that activities are monitored, evaluated, and adjusted based on data-driven insights. § Ensure timely and accurate reporting on program activities, outcomes, and lessons learned, in line with donor requirements. § Conduct regular program reviews and assessments, gathering feedback from beneficiaries to inform program adaptation and improvement. § Maintain up-to-date records in CPIMS+ and ensure confidentiality and data security in case management processes. 5. Partnerships & Coordination § Foster strong partnerships with local NGOs, government agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated Child Protection response. § Represent the organization in relevant protection and child protection cluster meetings, task forces, and coordination forums. § Collaborate with the health, nutrition, and education teams to integrate Child Protection across all sectors, enhancing holistic service delivery. § Engage in advocacy efforts to promote child rights and protection at local and national levels. Any other task assigned by supervisor
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
§ holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values § holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: § sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same § widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others § future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: § builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters § values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength § approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: § develops and encourages new and innovative solutions § willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: § honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor degree is required in social science or another relevant field
· Well communicate in Pashto, Dari and English
· Demonstrable competence in training , supervision ,monitoring and evaluation
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Protection, or a related field
· At least 5 years of experience in managing Child Protection programs, including
case management, PSS, and community mobilization.
· Strong knowledge of CPIMS+ and case management best practices.
· Proven experience in coordinating multi-donor projects (IHA, BPRM, DRA) with
complex stakeholder engagement.
· Knowledge of child rights, child protection and child participation
· Experience in conducting gender assessments, safety audits, and developing risk
mitigation strategies.
· Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
· Skills in report writing.
· Experience in developing materials, undertaking training needs assessment and
training
· Extensive experience as a trainer using participatory methodology.
· Fluent in Pashto/Dari and English.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder
may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of
skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal
Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
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.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and
Safety policies and procedures.
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their update CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
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It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.
At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.
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