Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity
Community Mobilizer will play a key role in implementing project interventions at local level to prevent and address child labour and support adolescents (age 14–17) engaged in or at risk of hazardous work. This position is responsible for identifying eligible adolescents, engaging parents and caregivers, mobilizing community stakeholders, facilitating access to services and strengthening community-based protection and referral mechanisms to support adolescents’ transition into decent work opportunities and improved wellbeing. The position will work closely with Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), Child Rights Focal Points (CRFPs), participating factories, the Centre for Child Rights and Business, local government institutions and community leaders to ensure high-quality implementation of project activities.
Also, this position will be responsible for day-to-day field implementation while ensuring that all activities are implemented in accordance with Save the Children's Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Rights Programming principles, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and accountability standards at community level in project operation.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in community mobilization/training. Experience working in Readymade Garments (RMG) sector will be preferred.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Excellent in teamwork and networking
• Good computer operating skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently in field locations.
• Experience working in child protection, safeguarding, child labour prevention or adolescent development is desirable
• Experience in referral and case management systems is desirable
• Experience supporting adolescent livelihoods or skills development programmes is desirable
• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required. Educational qualifications may be flexible for experienced female candidates.
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 rights 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
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process 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.