[Hiring] Program Support Specialist II @Compassion International

Role Description

This intermediate specialist consults on and supports the implementation of holistic child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one holistic development subspecialty in this national office and is helpful in others. At this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing independently on moderately complex issues. He or she may coach other specialists.

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Acts as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children.
• Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks, and activities across the ministry.
• Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
• Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process.
• Supports overall holistic child development and provides ongoing subject matter expertise in individual areas of specialization.
• Aids partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers by providing coaching and knowledge within area of specialty.
• Regularly assesses changing need for and ability to deliver programming within area of expertise.
• Consolidates national and local data to identify common gaps and patterns.
• Provides skilled program design support to other staff.
• May facilitate the identification of resource components for specific child development strategies and plans.
• Designs, implements, and monitors specific holistic child development strategies and interventions.
• Reviews data, reports and utilizes findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions, and child outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• High School Diploma with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant training certificates or professional certifications in health, community development, or related fields are preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in community health, public health, child development, NGO, or humanitarian programs.
• Experience working in the Thai-Myanmar border.

Benefits

• Home-Based working environment.
• May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule.