Deadline: 10 December, 2020
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Save the Children is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Head of Child Protection and Child Rights Governance.
The organisation works to ensure children around the world get health care, food and shelter as well as learning and child protection services.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the thematic, strategic and technical leader of SC’s entire CP and CRG portfolio
- Work daily and closely with other thematic leads as well as directly with the head of MEAL and the programme development and resource mobilisation manager
- Contribute daily to the five functions of PDQ: technical/thematic leadership, fundraising, MEAL, strategic leadership, and supporting advocacy and communications
- Ensure all programming developed or adapted must adhere to SC’s theory of change focusing scale, voice, innovation and partnership
Requirements
- Masters degree in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Education, Arts, Psychology, Law, Development Management/Studies, or the equivalent professional child protection and child rights governance experience
- Ten years, minimum, of professional experience of working at a senior advisory level with regard to human rights or gender and working in complex contexts
- Strong commitment to capacity building and coaching of colleagues and partners
- Experience in mental health and psychosocial support especially in emergencies is a plus
- Strong report writing skills, including strong and robust skills in the analysis of data and evidence to ensure thorough clear explanation of successes, challenges and learning
To apply and for more information, click here.
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