SIEVAP Project Manager
Lead and support coalition activities to end violence against children.
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Overview
Lead and support coalition activities to end violence against children.
You have:
- Experience in project management in child protection or similar field.
- Strong understanding of child protection policies and legislation in the Solomon Islands.
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate collaborative efforts among multiple stakeholders.
- Commitment to Christian principles and willingness to go the extra mile.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
The Joining Forces Ending Violence Against Children Coalition Project Manager role is to lead and support program activities designed by the partner members in country. The EVAC Coalition Project Manager will represent the three partner agencies to deliver planned activities according to the implementation plan and budget. ChildFund NZ, Save the Children NZ (SCNZ) and Solomon Islands, and World Vision NZ (WVNZ) and Solomon Islands (WVSI) (the partners), are collaboratively delivering a program that addresses Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC) in the Solomon Islands. Jointly funded by ChildFund NZ, WVNZ, Save the Children NZ, and the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) under the Negotiated Partnership program, the 3.5-year program (starting February 2026) will work towards creating a world free from violence for all children, where children are empowered as agents of change. In 2019, the three partner NGO conducted a Child Protection Stakeholder mapping in the Solomon Islands. This included examining the current activities in EVAC and identifying unmet needs, Identifying existing knowledge and evidence base for EVAC programing in the Solomon Islands. The EVAC Project Manager will also with support from the Sector Portfolio Manager provide overall coordination and collaboration for the coalition member and relevant child protection stakeholders and the Child Protection team of WVSI. The EVAC Project Manager will be expected to conduct some tasks that are not specified in the JD and to commit to the Biblical principle of ‘walking an extra mile’; sacrificing time for community work without further reward may be required at times.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully managed a project in a challenging environment. | To assess your project management skills and resilience in difficulties. | Provide a clear example that highlights your approach and the outcome. |
| How do you engage stakeholders in child protection initiatives? | To evaluate your ability to collaborate with different parties effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain the importance of children's rights in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee in coalition management and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a successful advocacy effort you led. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that community needs are met through your programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with budget management in projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would handle conflicts within a coalition team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 7 months ago
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Updated 6 months ago
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Source:
wvi.org
