Food Security and Livelihoods & Child Sensitive Social Protection Advisor

AREA International Programmes - Program Quality, Impact and Innovation REFERS TO Thematic & Innovation Lead CONTRACT TYPE Co.Co.Co. (Collaborazione Coordinata e Continuativa) DURATION OF CONTRACT – 5 months (15 September 2025 to 28 February 2026) ANNUAL GROSS SALARY RANGE 30.000 – 34.000 SAFEGUARDING LEVEL 1 JOB PURPOSE The role of FSL & CSSP Advisor contributes to SC Italy Programme Quality, Innovation, and Impact strategy. The Advisor ensures that interventions under the FSL & CSSP themes are designed and implemented with high-quality thematic inputs. It provides targeted contributions to proposals, ongoing projects, and strategic initiatives, ensuring thematic quality and alignment with SCI standards and methodologies. In collaboration with PQII (other TAs and MEAL), Programme Development and Management, Institutional Partnership, and Business Development, the FSL & CSSP Advisor supports SC Italy's strategic objectives under the supervision of the Thematic and Innovation Lead. RESPONSIBILITIES Proposal development: Provide technical guidance/support in proposal development, ensuring programmatic innovation is incorporated where relevant. Project implementation: Support COs with technical guidance and support on projects within SC Italy's portfolio. Engagement: Offer technical support for engagement activities, fundraising, and communication materials as needed. Coordination and synergy: Ensure strong collaboration and coordination with all relevant SC Italy teams. Capacity strengthening: Assist in building COs' capacity based on jointly identified needs, ensuring coordination with SCA. FINAL RESULTS Support at least 2 project proposals. Support the implementation of at least 4 projects with technical inputs and advice. Engagement: Provide technical inputs to contribute to engagement processes, including advocacy, fundraising, and communication materials. Coordination and synergy: Participate in all relevant technical group meetings. Coordinated capacity strengthening: Prepare materials to facilitate capacity strengthening events for COs. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SOFT SKILLS Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. At least 3 years of experience in FSL and Child Sensitive Social Protection advisory roles. Ability to work both in hands-on implementation and advisory roles. Experience in developing successful funding proposals for donors. Excellent written and spoken English skills for reports and communication. Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability to various interlocutors. Strong commitment to Save the Children's principles, mandate, and child-focused approach. SAFEGUARDING Save the Children commits to a safeguarding system to prevent abuse and exploitation. All collaborators must demonstrate high standards of behavior as outlined in our policies. PEOPLE AT THE CENTER We believe that caring for our staff fosters an innovative, cohesive, agile, and effective organization. We prioritize well-being, motivation, and valuing skills. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Savona, Liguria, IT

Posted Date: 8/19/2025