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About ChildFund Australia
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in the developing world. We have a global network of 12 organisations, and assist almost 23 million children and families in 70 countries.
Where We Work
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in the developing world. We have a global network of 12 organisations, and assist almost 23 million children and families in 70 countries.
The Way We Work
ChildFund Australia works in partnership with children, their communities and local institutions to create lasting change, respond to humanitarian emergencies and promote children’s rights.
In line with our Values, diversity is critical to our work and our success at ChildFund Australia. Childfund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for any vacancies.
ChildFund Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the country in which we work, play, learn and grow.
Our Values
Respect
Integrity
Collaboration
Change
Empowerment
Excellence
Wanting to volunteer or intern with ChildFund Australia?
Why volunteer or intern?
- You could learn new skills, and add to the ones you already have
- You will meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, expanding your network
- You will contribute to an organisation that is passionate about a world without poverty
- You will gain experience in the International Development sector.
Enquire today to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Childfund Australia!
Current job
opportunities
Head of Systems and Decision Support (SDS)
Location: Sydney, Australia |Closing date: 7th November 2021
As the Head of SDS you are the senior technology leader, in charge of ChildFund Australia’s technology strategy, execution, and operations. You are a champion for defining, scaling, and IT systems, CRM applications and operating processes along with project management excellence. You will ensure the organisation’s approach to data is forward-looking and effective and will support the organisation in delivering data insights on impact.
Download Job Description Apply for this jobChild Protection Advisor
Location: Sydney, Australia |Closing date: 2nd November 2021
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our child protection team! You will ensure our programming has a child protection focus to enable children and young people to be safe, confident, and resilient and able to play a constructive role in an increasingly uncertain world. Working closely with the Senior Advisor for Child Protection, the International Program Team, focal staff in Country Offices and partners in the Pacific, you will advance ChildFund Australia’s quality of programming on Child Protection.
Download Job Description Apply for this jobConsultant – To conduct a scoping study of health needs, barriers and opportunities in multiple provinces in PNG
Location: Port Moresby, PNG |Closing date: 1st November 2021
ChildFund is taking a strategic step to identify new locations to implement health interventions through local partners. The ability for CFPNG staff to respond and support the health needs in new locations will require more in-depth knowledge about the needs, opportunities and challenges of prioritised locations. The work of this consultancy will focus on conducting an initial scoping study that will assess: identified high need locations and target populations based on key maternal and child health indicators; and feasibility of operating and forming local partnerships in identified prioritised locations, with a view to expanding CFPNG’s heath program into a new province.
The lead consultant will be required to meet the following requirements; specialises in health sector, preferably with sound knowledge of maternal and child health, nutrition, WASH and child protection issues and challenges in PNG; strong experience leading or conducting independent research, such as program evaluations, needs assessments, or other studies. Experience managing enumerator teams is an advantage; strong experience in quantitative data methods including survey design and statistical analysis; previous International Development experience, preferably in PNG, if not the Pacific. Preferably understands the political and NGO environment of PNG; knowledge of working in very low resource and remote locations; ability to work flexibility in such conditions and fluency in English and Tok Pisin; excellent writing and communication skills.
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