Détails de l'opportunité
Save the Children International
Location: Kasese, Uganda
Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time
Posted on: 15 May 2026
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 – 23:59 UTC
Save the Children International is seeking a passionate and experienced Child Protection Coordinator to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for child protection programming at district level.
This role focuses on ensuring quality implementation of child protection systems, advocacy initiatives, safeguarding mechanisms and stakeholder engagement within humanitarian and development contexts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership & Program Oversight
Lead project planning, implementation and performance management ;
Ensure integration across policy advocacy, behaviour change, child protection systems and livelihoods ;
Ensure alignment with national child labour frameworks and Child Protection Minimum Standards.
Policy Engagement & Advocacy
Coordinate engagement with government institutions and national stakeholders ;
Lead policy dialogues and advocacy initiatives ;
Oversee development of policy briefs, evidence products and fact sheets ;
Support district budget advocacy and financing discussions.
Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships
Manage relationships with government authorities, private sector actors, UN agencies, CSOs and donors ;
Represent the project in child protection coordination forums ;
Engage coffee sector actors on Child Rights and Business Principles (CRBP).
Technical Quality Assurance
Ensure quality case management systems and referral pathways ;
Provide technical guidance on safeguarding and child protection standards ;
Promote ethical programming and “Do No Harm” approaches.
Team Management & Capacity Building
Supervise project officers and child protection field teams ;
Provide mentoring, coaching and performance management ;
Strengthen staff and partner capacities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
Oversee monitoring frameworks and indicators ;
Ensure quality data collection and reporting ;
Lead learning reviews and best-practice documentation.
Risk Management & Safeguarding
Identify and manage programmatic and safeguarding risks ;
Ensure incident reporting systems function effectively ;
Maintain compliance with safeguarding standards.
Financial Oversight
Monitor project budgets and resource utilization ;
Ensure donor compliance and reporting requirements are respected.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Rights or related field ;
Certification or diploma in Child Protection is an advantage ;
Minimum 5 years of experience in child protection system strengthening ;
Strong understanding of social welfare and child protection systems ;
Experience in training, coaching and supervision ;
Strong community mobilization and case management experience ;
Excellent writing, facilitation and organizational skills ;
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities ;
Ability to ride a motorcycle ;
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Desired Qualifications
Experience in monitoring, evaluation and participatory assessments ;
Training facilitation skills ;
Strong spoken English ;
Ability to work in multicultural environments.
Applicants should submit:
A cover letter ;
An updated CV (combined into a single document) ;
Current remuneration details and salary expectations.
Apply via:
Save the Children Careers Portal
Application deadline: 22 May 2026 (midnight Uganda time)
IMPORTANT NOTICESave the Children International maintains a strict child safeguarding policy and conducts rigorous background checks during recruitment.
The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT SAVE THE CHILDRENSave the Children International is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the communities it serves worldwide.