Save the Children South Africa Announces 2 Job Opportunities in ECD and Advocacy

Overview

Save the Children South Africa is recruiting for two positions in programmes covering early childhood development, advocacy, systems strengthening and organisational capacity building. Save the Children is an international organisation that works on children's rights and wellbeing through education, health, child protection, humanitarian response and advocacy, and its South Africa programme works with partners to strengthen the systems and services that support children and families.

The first vacancy is Project Officer: ECD Systems Strengthening Programme. It involves programme-related activities and coordination in early childhood development, where collaboration between government institutions, civil society organisations, service providers and communities helps shape children's health, learning and wellbeing.

The second is Project Coordinator: Advocacy and Partner Capacity Strengthening. The coordinator contributes to project coordination and to activities that build advocacy and strengthen partner organisations, so that programmes are delivered effectively and sustainably and can influence policies and practices affecting children.

Who can apply

The roles may suit professionals with experience in early childhood development, programme management, project coordination, child rights and protection, advocacy, capacity strengthening, community development, partnership management, policy engagement or work with non-governmental organisations. Related experience does not automatically meet the requirements, so candidates should check the official job descriptions for qualifications, experience and responsibilities.

How to apply

Each vacancy has its own application link and full job description. Applicants should submit all information and supporting documents requested in the relevant announcement. A CV tailored to the position helps, with the ECD role calling for emphasis on early childhood development, programme implementation, systems strengthening and stakeholder coordination, and the advocacy role calling for emphasis on advocacy, project coordination, partnership development, capacity building and stakeholder engagement.