Job Title : Senior Officer Child Rights Governance
Organisation: Save the Children
Location: Kampala
Closing Date: 6th December 2013
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Area Manager, Central, the Senior Officer
takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local
level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level
activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and
national level activities. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when
necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.
Academic back ground, Experience & Person
Specifications;
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming. Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.
General specifications applicable to all positions;
- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
How to Apply
Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees,
two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The
Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70,
Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala Or on email:
uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org Important to note: -
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are
submitted online. The closing date for receiving applications is 6 December
2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we
believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and
how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection
process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to
work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants
will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our
Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
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