Project Officer
Core
Lead the Area Development Program (ADP) to execute quality programs for vulnerable children, manage local partnerships, and integrate sponsorship activities to improve child well-being.
Role type
Senior Program Officer (Child Protection & Development)
Builds
Child protection programs, sponsorship activities, and local community partnerships
Domain
International Development / Child Welfare
Required skills
Project management, community partnership building, program planning, child protection policy implementation, data reporting and analysis, staff leadership and coaching
Preferred skills
Knowledge of LEAP/PQ/PE/DPA standards, statistical analysis, age-appropriate child engagement strategies
Technologies
LEAP, PQ, PE, DPA, statistical tools
Responsibilities
Ensure quality and timely programme execution; Build local partnerships and resource mobilisation; Lead planning of child selection and sponsorship integration; Provide leadership to local staff including hiring, retention, and coaching; Oversee monitoring plans and child protection incident response; Ensure compliance with child protection policies and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC