Job Description
Role Purpose:
To ensure strategic orientation of project implementation in East and Southern Africa
To ensure the coordination, planning, implementation and reporting of all activities of the programme in East and Southern Africa
Establish and ensure strong and positive relationships with IGAD, EASF & SADC SF and other key stakeholders in East and Southern Africa
Ensure partners and national focal points (in SCI COs) receives necessary guidance, input and assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities in East and Southern Africa
In collaboration with the Project Coordinator – West and Central Africa, participate in AU Advocacy processes together with the Pan Africa Advocacy office
Contract Duration: Up to December 2019
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Science, Political Science, Development Studies, international Public Law or related field.
Demonstrated skills as a trainer and in rolling out training programmes
At least three years’ work experience within the NGO Sector preferably with AU Bodies or Structures.
Excellent knowledge of AU as an institution and experience in liaising with and lobbying various AU bodies and departments
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, with relevant AU bodies, project partners and wider civil society
Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English
A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
Proven data analysis and report writing skills
Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
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Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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