A Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (CPAC) Coordinator (Female Only ) position is currently open at Save The Childrens International with the duty station in Garowe. The successful candidate will bring strong Planning And Coordination experience spanning at least 3 - 4 years. Applications are open until Nov, 22. Don't miss this opportunity.
TITLE: Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns (CPAC) Coordinator (Female
Only )
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and
Campaigns (CPAC) Team
LOCATION:
Garowe, Puntland
GRADE: 3 POST TYPE: National
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a
week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work
country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the
police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns coordinator is responsible for the delivery of
the Area Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns priorities and plans in line with Somalia
Country Office CPAC strategy and CSP with supervision and support of the Director of Child Rights,
Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns. Specifically, the role will work very closely with area leadership team
and Program Managers to ensure Save the Childrenās effective engagement in policy influencing,
championing the rights of children, designing and implementing grassroot campaigns and working with
partners, children, stakeholders and CSOs to create a powerful and unified voice for children's rights.
The area Child Rights Policy and Advocacy Coordinator (CPAC) will also ensure alignment with Save
the Childrenās values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and child participation.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director of Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns with functional reporting to the
Area Director
Dimensions: Area Specific with ability and willingness to support CO as and when needed. Save the
Children operates across all zones in Puntland and currently has three offices and staff of over 100.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Working contacts:
Internal: : Matrix managed Director of Child Rights Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns for work plans
and sign -off procedures, Area Directors, Area SMT, Program managers, and Program Development
and External Engagment team. The role will also be technically supported by Child Rights Policy and
Advocay advisor and National Campaigns and public mobilization manager
External: CSOs partners, child rights groups, media, Consultants, service providers, local authorities, and
partners, international and domestic publics.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Policy Advocacy.
- At area level, Lead on the delivery of Save the Childrenās child rights advocacy ambition,
strategies, and plans in line with our impact agenda, ensuring alignment across thematic and
cross-cutting advocacy building on relevant research, learning, and programme evidence, to
ensure the voices of children, partners, and communities are elevated.
- To actively coordinate Area CPAC agenda and support advocacy with the government,
humanitarian and development agencies and partners in advancing positive and lasting change for
children in line with country priorities outlined in the CSP
- Support and lead on the lobbying, and advocay for the adoption and implementation of key child
focused legislations, policies and budgets at area level.
- Leverage national/global moments for policy/evidence dissemination
- Lead in developing regular situational and contextual analysis on child rights to inform advocacy
and influencing strategies
- Build and maintain effective, collaborative strategic relationships with the government, and local
Civil Society Organizations to influence them on child rights programming
- Represent Save the Children in Area advocacy forums with the support of Director of Child
Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns and Area represtative for Puntland
- In collaboration with the Director of Child Rights, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, Area
Directors and Child Rights Policy Advocacy Advisor, Manage and maintain relationships with key
stakeholder including relevant government officials, UN agencies, national and international CSOs
to influence their priorities and agenda in line with the CO priorities
- With the support of the CPAC team, develop area CPAC plans, child rights briefs andpositions
and key messages to support Area leadership team and programme managers to effectively engage
in policy and decision-making processes.
- With the support of the CPAC team, and area leadership, take lead in developing key messages
relevant to the area program to lobby for the adoption and implementation of the priority policies
Campaigns
- Coordinate and Lead Child-led campaigning intiatives inline with CO priorities
- Support Community mobilization and outreach campaigns under programmes and thematics
- Support development guidelines/outlines and plans for key moments
- Participate in national meetings/platforms on key moments and ensure representation
- With the support and guidance of National Campaigns Manager and PMs, lead in the
implementation of campaign initiatives under Every Last Child campaign at area level.
- Lead in supporting SCI partners in developing and implementing grassroot campaigns at
community level under GH Campaign and Education.
- Lead area public mobilization and engagements taking advantage of key national, regional and
global moments identified in the campaign plan
- Support Save the Children engagement in national, regional and global campaigns linking online and
offline campaign initiatives.
Child Rights advancement, Quality and Effectiveness
- Provides technical support to implimentation of the child rights programs, including development
of plans and supporting a portfolio of projects, research and initiatives required to achieve
strategic objectives.
- Engage and support new business development by providing high quality technical inputs in
designing new project proposals at area level.
- Keep abreast of child rights sitatuion and emerging trends local level
- Closely work with program managers and technical teams to ensure synergy and integrated child
rights approaches in programme delivery.
- Work closely with program operation team to support quality implementation including
provision of technical support, monitoring the implementation of quality assurance tools
and incorporation of recommendations for technical improvements.
- Support and Promote child and community participation in projects design and delivery.
- Ensure cross cutting issues such as gender, child participation, inclusion of children with
disabilities, and social accountability are incorporated in the development and
implementation, of programs.
- In collaboration with Director of Child Rights, Policy, Advocay and Campaigns and Area
Directors, support the engagement with local policymakers and parliamentarains to
advance child rights agenda
Capacity Building, Partnerships and Networking
- At subnational/Area level, Support in identifying and establishing partnerships with other
CSOs, Media and Child Rights Coalitions that advocate and advance child rights agenda.
- Support capacity building plans for program staff and local partners on child rights, policy,
advocacy and campaigns
- Support partner organizations on planning and implementation of CRG projects, advocacy
and campaigns.
- Identify and recommend possible supports to partners to build their capacity and to
facilitate project implementation.
- Work closely with Area Directors, managers and Technical Leads in engagement with the
local government and other key stakeholders on child rights.
- Perform any other duties as requested by line manager.
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
About Garowe
Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub ā¢ Shaqo Buuxda ā¢ Shaqo Garoowe