Job 14439

SCI Career Site

South Ukraine
Not specified (likely on-site due to the nature of work in conflict areas).
Child protection and mhpss programming
Project management in emergency context
Coordination with local partners and authorities
Save the Children is seeking a Programme Manager for Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to oversee projects in South Ukraine, focusing on the urgent needs of children affected by ongoing conflict. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, child protection, and mental health support, along with strong coordination and leadership skills

Job Summary

  • Lead the sectoral planning, implementation, monitoring/reporting and sustainable transition of an integrated Child Protection and MHPSS response in South Ukraine.
  • Oversee all CP and MHPSS projects implemented through local partners, including psychosocial support, mine risk education, and positive parenting.
  • Ensure timely project implementation, budget utilization, and donor reporting while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Save the Children is seeking a Programme Manager for Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to oversee projects in South Ukraine, focusing on the urgent needs of children affected by ongoing conflict. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, child protection, and mental health support, along with strong coordination and leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child protection and MHPSS programming
  • Project management in emergency context
  • Coordination with local partners and authorities
  • Monitoring and reporting on project activities
  • Capacity building for staff and partners
  • Representation and advocacy

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Ukrainian context
  • Focus on gender equality
  • Integration of cash assistance
  • De-institutionalization efforts
  • Conflict sensitivity

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Proven experience in child protection and MHPSS
  • Excellent English and Ukrainian language proficiency

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