Save the Children International is seeking a qualified Child Protection Coordinator to work on a two-year project titled "The Protecting Zambian Girls and Boys Offline and Online – Phase II." The project aims to strengthen child protection systems and improve protection of children from violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse in both physical and digital environments. The coordinator will work in Kitwe and support the implementation of the project in Ndola, Kitwe, and Chingola districts.
The Child Protection Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the effective implementation of the project, working closely with the partner Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). The coordinator will support planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and donor requirements. The project works with children, parents/caregivers, communities, service providers, government ministries, and institutions.
The coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager CSSP/CP and relevant technical and operational teams to ensure effective coordination, technical quality, and quality assurance. The coordinator will also support partner support, financial oversight, monitoring of results, timely reporting, and the integration of child participation, gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, accountability, and climate resilience throughout the project implementation.
Save the Children International is committed to promoting equal opportunity in employment and banning any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race, and ethnicity. The organization has a Diversity Policy that aims to promote equal opportunity in employment. The Child Protection Coordinator will be expected to adhere to Save the Children’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
The Child Protection Coordinator will report to the Project Manager Child Sensitive Social Protection and Child Protection. The position is a full-time role, and the contract length is two years, renewable. The position is graded as NAT 3, and the coordinator will be based in Kitwe. Interested applicants should attach a cover letter and an updated CV to their application.
Save the Children International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment. The organization reserves the right to re-advertise if suitable applicants are not found. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 4th November 2026.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with Save the Children’s policies and procedures. The coordinator will also be expected to contribute to the development of reports and other documents as required. The project aims to strengthen children’s ability to identify and respond to protection risks and promote positive parenting.
Key points
- The Child Protection Coordinator will support the implementation of a child protection project in Ndola, Kitwe, and Chingola districts.
- The project aims to strengthen child protection systems and improve protection of children from violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse.
- The coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager CSSP/CP and relevant technical and operational teams to ensure effective coordination and technical quality.
