Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Dec 2017
Program Officer, Child Rights and Child Rights Governance
About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern, West Nile and Central regions of Uganda. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.
Role Purpose:
The post holder takes responsibility for providing technical guidance, implementation and mentorship, monitoring, reporting and providing synergy of field and district level activities on Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The staff will also maintain and manage the OVC MIS Database for SC in Northern Region. The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisisContract Duration: Open ended
Contractual Status: National
Location: Multiple locations (Wakiso & Gulu)
Qualification and Experience;Essential
A minimum of a Degree in Social Work, Social Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or any relevant field.
At least three (3) years experience of working with an International NGO on Child Protection and Child Rights Governance
Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Protection program delivery.
Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to supply chain.
Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=dGltb3RoeS4wNzE2MC4zODMwQHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ