Role: Child Rights Governance and Child Protection Technical Manager
Contract: 12 months contract
We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. We work with children in vulnerable situations. Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work.
Combining short-term relief with long-term development, our Programmes represent a huge undertaking. And this is why we need you.
Role Purpose
The Child Rights Governance and Child Protection Technical Manager will provide overall technical guidance, support and strategic direction to the Child Rights Governance Programme and Child Protection works currently being implemented by Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland programme.
In addition, the manager will be the key person for providing guidance and playing a leading role in future works of the country programme in the sectors.
Person Specification
Masters degree in Social Sciences, Child Development, Human Rights or related field, at least 6 years of relevant international senior level technical experience in the sector (child rights and child protection works), preferably in a fragile operating environment including working with children affected by conflict.
Demonstrated experience in child rights systems, policy and strategy analysis, strong project/programme designing and planning experience and skills in the area of child rights governance and protection programming and excellent understanding of child rights programming.
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with experience of senior level negotiation and representation and prepared to travel to the field, as security allows, to support technical staff in the field.
For detailed additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit:www.somaliangoconsortium.org
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Forward your applications to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages qualified women to apply.
Application Closing Date: 20th December 2011, 15:00 pm
Only short listed individuals will be notified.
