Consultant to train on Child Safeguarding policies in 9 Social Protection Centers in HCMC

Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.

Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.

Child Safeguarding positioning statement:

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.

We are looking for a Vietnamese national for:

• Vacancy: Consultant to train on Child Safeguarding policies in 9 Social Protection Centers in HCMC
• Location: Ho Chi Minh City and Dien Bien Dong

Consultant’s responsibilities and main competencies required:

• Consultant has knowledge of Child safeguarding and Preventing violence and child abuse
• Consultant has knowledge of “Guidance on the implementation of internal control in preventing violence and child abuse in child care institutions” compiled and approved by DOLISA HCMC and HCMC People’s Committee.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any major of natural sciences or social sciences.
• At least 5 years of experience in working in the field of children
• Good ability in analyzing and assessing child safety
• Experience in working with ministries, governmental agencies and organizations in the implementation of child's rights.
• Good communication skills
• Experience in training provision

Note: Consultant must be compliant with SCI’s Code of Conduct and Child safeguarding policy

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

• Participants will be provided with all materials related to Child safeguarding and “Guidance on the implementation of internal control in preventing violence and child abuse in child care institutions”
• Upon completion of the training, participants will improve their knowledge, skills and methods related to Child safeguarding and be able to use the “Guidance on the implementation of internal control in preventing violence and child abuse in child care institutions”

Application package:

Please send your CV, application package and SC’s Application Form to [email protected] to apply.

The closing date for application is 5pm on 03 July, 2020. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.