Child Protection SpecialistNew!

Description (Public)

Save the Children Uganda is hiring a Child Protection Specialist to lead strategy, technical design and advocacy for child protection and child rights governance across emergency and development programming.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for child protection in the Country Office and set the strategic approach within the wider country strategy.
Build the capacity of national staff and partners through training, mentorship and coaching on child protection approaches.
Lead the technical design and implementation of high quality child protection programmes in emergency and development settings.
Support national advocacy and influencing, and drive strategic partnerships for new business development.
Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate impact and share learning across teams.
Represent Save the Children on priority child protection issues defined in the Uganda Country Strategic Plan.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Master's degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
Substantial senior level experience in child protection programming, including technical advisory roles in NGOs.
Proven experience in programme design, proposal development, donor engagement and partner capacity building.
Knowledge of Uganda's child protection legal and policy framework and rights based programming.

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic and technical advisory capability.
Strong advocacy, representation and partnership skills.
Excellent report writing, mentoring and team leadership.

How to Apply

About Save the Children International

Save the Children International is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of children around the world through access to education, healthcare, protection, and emergency relief, with a mission to ensure that every child has a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Founded in 1919 in the UK, the organization has earned a global reputation for its evidence-based advocacy, transparency, and long-standing impact in humanitarian and development contexts. With a people-first culture, Save the Children fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers dynamic career paths, capacity-building programs, and flexible work arrangements that empower staff to thrive professionally while driving meaningful change. Its innovative, rights-based approach leverages technology, partnerships, and community engagement to deliver sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts. Operating in over 100 countries, the organization has a vast reach, impacting millions of lives annually, and upholds strong core values including accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Save the Children’s extensive CSR portfolio reflects its deep commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and child rights, influencing global policies and mobilizing resources for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.net.