Context:

Child protection remains a problem in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Namibia because of inadequate legal protection and societal acceptance of these violations of children’s right. Many children in these countries live with physical abuse everyday disguised as discipline. On average three out of four children between the ages of 2 and 14 are subject to some form of violent discipline in their own home and much of this violence goes unreported and 42% of girls are married before the age of 18 (ZCEA, 2016)

Requirements:

• BA or MA degree in social sciences or in law
• 3 – 5 years of professional work experience at national/international levels in child protection
• Experience of working in the development sector, particularly in the developing world and a good understanding of international development
• An affinity with development work undertaken by Salesians of Don Bosco
• Willingness to travel regularly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and Namibia
• Very good English language skills
• Resident in Switzerland or German

Before submitting a written application we recommend that you contact the organisation or attend an information meeting in your neighbourhood. This will provide you with more detailed information about the application procedure, the working conditions, the working culture and benefits provided by COMUNDO. You will find the respective dates on our website. The application form may also be found on our website or you may get it at the information meeting. The questionnaire and a short life story (as described in the guidelines) will supplement the usual application documentation (motivational letter, curriculum vitae, certificates and job references).

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