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Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, color, ethnic origins, religion, and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation, and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates.

Kindly apply online using this link: Safeguarding Assistant - Zahle

Please note that only applications received through the above link will be accepted and applications received by email will not be considered.

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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The Opportunity

The role holder focuses on ensuring child safeguarding and accountability within humanitarian programs, particularly through the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). The role involves facilitating feedback sessions with children, raising awareness about their rights, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies. The individual will also respond to and report any safeguarding violations, supporting victims with sensitive, age-appropriate assistance. This position plays a key role in promoting a safe and respectful environment for children and vulnerable populations in humanitarian settings.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

  • Degree in social sciences, social work, psychology, development studies or similar field
  • Fluent in Arabic and English
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience in working with Child Safeguarding or Child Protection or PSEA in a humanitarian context
  • Minimum 1 year’ experience in delivering training and capacity building for large-scale programmes, in both emergency and development contexts
  • Proven integrity, objectivity, and professional competence
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge of cultural and gender issues.
  • Demonstrated experience of working directly with local communities.
  • Proven communication skills 
  • Highly developed planning, facilitation, communication and diplomacy skills to engage all teams at all levels
  • Proven dedication to staff development
  • Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
  • Ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment
  • Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
  • Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Safeguarding Assistant - Zahle

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 who 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.

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.

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NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
17 Jan, 2025
Intervention Sector(s):
Children & Youth
Application Deadline:
Friday, 31 January 2025
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
11 Months
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
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