Project Officer – USAID (Colombo 5)
Employer: Save the Children International
Industry: Public Sector
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Save The Children
Position: Project Officer – USAID
Base Station: Colombo
Remuneration: Gross Salary Rs. 33,326/-
Position Period: 31 December 2013 (Subject to possible extension)
Reference#: Ref#2013/C/31
As a member of district Programme implementation team, the project officer shares the overall responsibility for the
implementation of Community Based Child Protection Program in the Province. The Project Officer in his/her capacity
is responsible for implementation of USAID/DCOF funded Child Protection Programme with government and Community Based Organizations, including capacity building and providing support to staff of partner agencies. Further s/he is expected to coordinate and with partner agencies as well as other key stakeholders to improve Child Protection systems in the Province. Additionally, s/he is expected to support Program Manager in implementing national level program activities through direct implementation and capacity building activities for government ministries and departments.
This position requires experience in a similar capacity.
Please refer to our web site www.savethechildren.lk for the job profile and further details.
Only applicants who meet the essential criteria in the personal specifications are encouraged to apply.
Please note:
– Closing Date 16th September 2013
– Only Sri Lankan citizens are eligible to apply for the above position
* In-depth understanding of children’s care and protection is a must.
* Ability and willingness to travel to all parts of the country is essential.
* Age limit at Save the Children is 60 years.
* The service of all Save the Children International staff is transferable at any given point of time
* Save the Children International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, religion, ethnicity or caste.
The position applied for with the Ref # should be indicated in the subject line of the e-mail.
– Please ensure that the names and contact details of two non-related referees are provided.
– The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment and a clear track record on Child Safeguarding.
– Recent CV together with an approx. 300 word essay on how your previous work experience will assist in fulfilling
the requirements of the above post. should be submitted.
– Only applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.
– No telephone enquiries please
Save the Children International – Sri Lanka country office is part of the world’s largest independent movement for children working in 120 countries. Save the Children International is a non-religious, nonpolitical, independent international organization working for the protection and the full realization of child rights. The four thematic areas of the Save the Children international programme are:
(a) Child Protection
(b) Education
(c) Nutrition
(d) Child Rights Governance
Responding to emergencies also remains a priority. Our projects, both self-implemented and in partnership with local organizations are carried out in over I8 locations throughout the country.
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