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Position Title: Senior Officer Child Rights Governance (01 position)
Organisation:Save the Children
Duty Station; Kampala
Background Information:
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the
Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival,
protection, development and participation.
Our mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by
delivering our Programmes through partnerships. by being innovative, by acting
as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda.
we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection.
Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children
delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori. North-Eastern
and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff
complement of over 200 persons. We save children's lives. We fight for their
rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100
million children around the world.
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;
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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.
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At least 3 years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC,
child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with
International NGOs.
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General specifications applicable to all positions; Experience of working
with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance,
Health, Nutrition. Education, HIVIAIDS or Child Protection is an added
advantage.
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Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities. Ability to
establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and petiorm effectively as
a member of a team. Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas,
occasionally under strenuous conditions.
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Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
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Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of
humanitarian responses.
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Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
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Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as
necessary.
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing,
negotiation and coaching
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Excellent time management and planning capacity. Availability and
willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
Application information;
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 68170, 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.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with
disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
