Regional Child Protection Manager

Who They Are
The British Council is the United Kingdom's principal organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations and our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relations between people in the UK and in other countries.
Across East and South Asia we have a large network of teaching and examinations centres catering primarily for young learners and young adult students. In addition, we manage an extensive programme of projects in partnership with schools, youth organizations and educational professionals.

Job Summary
The Child Protection Team provides leadership and professional advice on the implementation of the British Council global child protection strategy. Your role is to provide regional leadership in East Asia and South Asia. You will work with the Corporate Child Protection Team and regional networks to establish a child safe change programme, with an emphasis on ensuring a culture of proactive child protection systems and safe practice.
You will need a professional qualification in a child protection related field with 3-5 years work experience in the child protection sector including international experience.

Term of Service
Country appointed position based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Interested candidates from other locations should contact Denise Eastwood (Telephone: 0044 207 389 4666 or email at [email protected]) to discuss the feasibility of the post being based elsewhere in East Asia.
Annual gross salary following British Council payband (Grade 8), according to experience and qualifications, together with attractive benefit package and career development opportunities.
18 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Application guidance
Interested parties are invited to refer to our website (www.britishcouncil.org/vietnam) for details job announcement and Job Profiles, British Council Behaviours and Application Form.

Please send the completed application form (download from BC website) to:
Le Thi Hoang Yen - Country HR Manager
British Council
20 Thuy Khue St, Tay Ho, Hanoi
[email protected]

The closing date for applications is 5.00 p.m. Friday, 9 September 2011. Interviews will be held during week beginning the 19th or 26th September 2011.

They regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.  
 
They are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates