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Migrant Child Protection Officer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Save the Children España

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Overview

Job details

€30,367 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €1,950 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Save the Children España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Criba en base a años de experiencia en posiciones similares y titulación universitaria solicitada.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

💰Approximately €30,367 gross annually.

💳Flexible compensation: Health insurance, meal vouchers, transportation, daycare, training.

🧘🏻♀️ Opportunity to access the support and psychological care service.

🚅Discounts on leisure, dining, furniture, travel, and much more through iBenefits.

📚Access to training courses from our professional development plan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🥇Screening based on years of experience in similar positions and required university degree.

The role

Save the Children, in collaboration with UNICEF and with funding from the Ministry of Youth and Childhood through the Directorate-General for the Rights of Children and Adolescents, will launch from October 2026 the Multidisciplinary Unit for Support of Migrant Children in Emergencies (UMAIME), an innovative pilot project that seeks to strengthen the protection of migrant boys, girls, and adolescents in emergency contexts and under high pressure on reception systems.

What you'll do

A family referent to ensure the best interests of migrant and refugee children, adolescents, and youth in transit, through interpretation, legal information, administrative support, and mediation during reception and/or initial intake.

❗Do you have experience working in Protection, Immigration, Asylum, and Children's Rights?

Hiring process

👧🏽Interview with position managers: Program management officers: Children on the Move.

To give you an idea, you can see what the selection process would be like (estimated time):

Selection process

About Save the Children España

Save the Children España is the Spanish branch of Save the Children, a global non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children through health, education, protection, and emergency response programs. In Spain, the organization operates a wide range of social action programs, including child and adolescent care, intercultural mediation, psychological support, and advocacy, with a strong focus on vulnerable communities. With over 50 open roles across the country, it is a significant employer in the social sector, offering both paid positions and volunteer opportunities.

Save the Children España has a strong presence throughout Spain, with offices and program activities in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and other cities. The organization is known for its commitment to child rights and social justice, and it offers a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. For international professionals, it provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful social impact, though roles often require Spanish language proficiency and knowledge of the local context. The organization also offers internships and technical positions in areas such as research, data analysis, and program management.

Founded: 1919
Employees: 10,000–50,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 9 more
Website: savethechildren.es

Good to know if you are moving

Save the Children España is part of a global network, offering opportunities to work with international teams and on global projects.
The organization has a strong focus on child rights and social justice, providing meaningful work for those passionate about social impact.
Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, but some technical and research positions may be accessible to international candidates.
The organization offers a mix of paid roles and volunteer opportunities, with a strong emphasis on community engagement.
Spain offices are located in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and other cities, providing a wide range of work locations.

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Additional information

Candidates who do not arrive on time, in the correct form, or who do not meet the indicated terms will not be considered.

*Save the Children will positively value any candidacy with a recognized disability equal to or greater than 33% or belonging to any other especially sensitive group.

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