Job: Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Job Description

Senior Officer Child Rights Governance (01 position)

Duty Station; Kampala

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.