{"id":7640,"date":"2026-03-05T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/child-sensitive-social-protection-community-facilitator-at-save-the-children\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T00:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T00:14:22","slug":"child-sensitive-social-protection-community-facilitator-at-save-the-children","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=7640","title":{"rendered":"Child Sensitive Social Protection Community Facilitator at Save the Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Description
\nJOB TITLE: Child Sensitive Social Protection Community Facilitator.
\nTEAM\/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations
\nLOCATION: Rufunsa District.
\nPOST TYPE: National
\nGRADE: NAT 5Post a Job
\nSafeguarding:
\nSave the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment against any person. It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to protect all people who come in contact with our organization. Save the Children commits to applying the same standards to all its employees and subject them to the same processes regardless of their position, influence, or reputation within or outside of the organization.
\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion
\nSave the Children International\u2019s Diversity Policy, aims to promote equal opportunity in employment and to ban any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity.
\nROLE PURPOSE:
\nThe Child Sensitive Social Protection Community Facilitator mobilizes and supports communities to strengthen the child sensitivity of social protection programs at the local level. The role works with Government Social Welfare Officers, Case Management Volunteers, Community-Based Structures [Ward Development Committees (WDCs), Community Social Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs)], School and Health Facility Staff, Local CSOs\/NGOs, Faith and Traditional Leaders, and Women and Youth Groups. S\/he will ensure that all interventions are rights-based, inclusive, gender responsive, and safeguarding-compliant, with strong linkages to transparency & accountability and essential social services
\nSCOPE OF ROLE:
\nReports to: Child Sensitive Social Protection Coordinator
\nDimensions: The role has strong linkages with the CWACs, WDCs, Schools, Health facilities, and Social Cash Transfer (SCT) beneficiary households in Rufunsa District.
\nStaff directly reporting to this post: None
\nKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
\nCommunity Sensitization: Responsible for sensitising local leaders, chiefs, political leaders, stakeholders, and other gatekeepers about the project. S\/he will ensure the community is well oriented on the programme and work with other community members to enhance awareness of the programme.
\nCommunity engagements: Facilitate inclusive community meetings and door-to-door outreach to identify SCT households with children at risk (e.g., extreme poverty, disability, child-headed, adolescent mothers). Support transparent community-based targeting, grievance redress, and appeals processes. Promote child participation and feedback mechanisms adapted for different ages and abilities.
\nCommunity Systems Strengthening: Strengthen community committees and networks with basic tools (attendance, case notes, referral forms). Facilitate grievance and accountability mechanisms (hotlines, suggestion boxes, community scorecards) and ensure inclusive access (children, persons with disabilities, minority groups). Help local structures integrate child\/ shock-responsive
\nmeasures for floods, droughts, or epidemics. S\/he will support the Community-Based Service Providers in the implementation of the programme by providing Technical and Logistical support to community- based structures like the CWACs and WDCs.
\nCash plus follow-ups & Safeguarding: Conduct routine home visits to monitor household well-being, school attendance, nutrition, disability inclusion, and child protection red flags. Apply Do No Harm and safeguarding standards; promptly report and escalate protection concerns via approved case management protocols. Support parenting sessions \u2013 positive parenting, child resilience, financial literacy, and social behavior change sessions tailored to caregivers and adolescents. She\/he will work closely with animators on the ground to ensure parenting sessions are being conducted in an inclusive and quality manner.
\nPrepare cash forecast: Working closely with the CSSP Coordinator, develop a cash forecast for activities being implemented in Rufunsa district as per the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP).
\nData, Reporting & Learning: Use approved digital-based tools to collect disaggregated data (age\/sex\/disability) and track service uptake, payments, and outcomes. Submit timely weekly\/monthly reports, incident reports, PRIME update, and success stories; participate in After Action Reviews and learning events. Protect personal data and confidentiality in line with organizational policies and law
\nSKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
\nAccountability:
\nHolds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
\nHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities \u2013 giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
\nSoftware
\nAmbition:
\nSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves , takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
\nWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
\nFuture orientated, thinks strategically
\nCollaboration:
\nBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
\nValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
\nApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to
\nCreativity:
\nDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutions
\nWilling to take disciplined risks
\nIntegrity:
\nHonest, encourages openness and transparency
\nEssential Qualifications & Experience
\nDiploma or Bachelor\u2019s in Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
\n3+ years facilitating community programs in social protection, child protection, health, education, or livelihoods.
\nDemonstrated experience with resilience building, case identification, referral pathways, and home visits.
\nFluency in written and spoken English and local language.
\nComfortable with mobile data collection (e.g., ODK\/KoBo) and basic MS Office\/WhatsApp for coordination.
\nStrong networking and advocacy skills.
\nExperience in working with local key stakeholders.
\nUnderstanding of and experience in the project management cycle is a plus.Desirable
\nExperience working alongside government social welfare systems and an understanding of cash transfer cycles.
\nTraining in Child Safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), GBV risk mitigation, or MHPSS first-line support.
\nKnowledge of disability inclusion (e.g., Washington Group Questions) and gender transformative approaches.
\nValid motorbike license class A licence (or willingness to travel extensively by local transport
\nCore Competencies
\nChild Rights: Child-cantered and rights-based mindset; high integrity and confidentiality.
\nCommunicating with impact: Strong community facilitation, participatory communication, and conflict-sensitive approaches.
\nProblem Solving and Decision Making: Problem-solving and case prioritization under time pressure.
\nAdvances equality and inclusion: Cultural humility; ability to work respectfully with traditional and faith leaders.
\nData quality discipline and timely reporting.
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