Regional Online Safety Coordinator

Department: International Programs Team (Sydney based)

Location: ChildFund Vietnam (127 Lo Duc Street, Hanoi) with travel to countries in the Asia Pacific

Employment: 2.5-year employment agreement

Reports to: Senior Child Protection Advisor, Sydney, ChildFund Australia

Other Information: Must have working rights in Vietnam

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the Regional Online Safety Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating efforts in advancing ChildFund’s flagship online safety intervention “Swipe Safe” in implementing countries across the Asia-Pacific.  Your role will liaise closely with ChildFund Australia Technical Advisors (TAs) to ensure the smooth rollout of Swipe Safe across the region with ChildFund offices and with key project stakeholders. You will report to the Senior Advisor, Child Protection Team, ChildFund Australia.

KEY DUTIES

• Coordinate (in conjunction with TAs) implementation of Swipe Safe (SS) as a common flagship approach across multiple country locations.
• Train, coach and mentor new implementing partners and Country Offices.
• Support the contextualisation of SS approach for county specific iterations, including digitisation and digital products.
• Establish and coordinate a cross-country community of practice for frontline child protection workers and law enforcement to facilitate discussion.
• Seek funding opportunities for SS and contribute to the development of funding submissions.
• Represent SS and ChildFund at interagency meetings and network in areas of online safety as a key spokesperson in the organisation.
• Support ongoing project level M&E and data analysis of SS.
• Support national and regional advocacy and the adoption of child-centred indicators to inform policy/strategies to address OCSEA.
• Undertake regular reviews to ensure the Swipe Safe package is based on current best practice including disability and gender transformative methodologies.
• Produce regional project reports in line with reporting framework.
• Promote and integrate gender equality, disability, and social inclusion into day-to-day work

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University qualification in relevant field (e.g. Child protection, social work, social policy, social sciences or community development)

• At least 3 years of experience implementing and managing donor-funded projects and programs in remote or rural areas;

• Experience developing curriculum for adults and children, providing training on internet usage and ability to apply appropriate pedagogical methodologies.

• Proven experience in partnership management and training of trainer methodologies.

• Applied knowledge of ICT and literacy in digital equipment (smart phones, tablets, etc)

• Sound experience in organising and providing trainings and partner support both face-to-face and remotely

• Project evaluation, data collection and analysis

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of trends and best practice in online safety with children and young people
• Experience working in a child rights focused or international development agency.
• Direct experience implementing online safety projects in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package (including 13th and 14th-month salary);
• 15 days of annual leave for 1st year and 20 days for 2nd year onwards;
• Flexible working time;
• Comprehensive Health Care insurance for staff and dependent(s).

For further details, please see the Position Description.

Please be noted that the position is only open to Vietnamese candidates. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position through ChildFund’s competitive hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 January 2023