Child Rights Program Coordinator

Number of Positions Available:

1

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About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be an integral member of the Salvation Army International Development (SAID) team that works in the pursuit of a better world for all, through the elimination of poverty, discrimination and injustice.

As the Child Rights Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development and implementation SAID’s child rights program with The Salvation Army Implementing Partners throughout the entire project cycle.

The role is part time (30.4 hours per week) and open to working in a flexible hybrid/WFH nature, based out of Redfern.

Key responsibilities include:

- Support the development, implementation and review of SAID’s Child Rights Programs
- In partnership with implementing partners, assist with the development of project proposals/plans.
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities throughout the project cycle ensuring all milestones, deliverables, deadlines and budget constraints are strictly adhered to
- Ensure Projects incorporate Child Rights best practice and effectively identify and manage risk.
- Work with partners to ensure high quality financial and narrative reporting in line with project schedule
- Provide high quality, well considered recommendations to Governance bodies, regarding SAID’s Child Rights program

About You
- An undergraduate degree in International Development or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years working in International Development in a programs role
- An understanding of the UNCRC and child rights programming, including de-institutionalisation and family-based care
- Demonstrated experience in building and strengthening the capacity of staff and partners
- Strong understanding of international and community development theories, approaches and sector standards
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills, including well-developed report writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including ACFID, DFAT, and implementing partners
- Will need to commit to a minimum of 30 days travelling as part of role, whether overseas, intra-state or inter-state and be willing to work outside of regular hours
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Proficiency in the use of Project Management software

Why Work for Us?

In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Flexible working conditions
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance discounts
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent counselling service
- Opportunity for career development
- How to Apply
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_