Role Purpose:
The CRG Officer is primarily responsible for the coordination, implementation of the Thematic Programme on Child Rights Governance and ensuring the achievement of the CRG strategy and programme objectives.
The CRG Officer is also responsible for the joint planning and ongoing relationship with CRG partners. He/she is responsible for providing supervisory support to East and Southern African partner’s overall programme activities and take overall responsibilities for the organizational capacity development (OCD) of CRG partners in East and Southern Africa.
The CRG Officer is further expected to support the Senior Program Manager in liaising and coordinating partnerships with the regional bodies including the East African Community (EAC), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), as well as provide coordination support for the effective implementation and reporting of the African Children’s Charter Project (ACCP).
The CRG Officer will contribute to developing project proposals and monitoring budget spends against program detailed implementation plans.
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, international relations and/or related fields
At least three years’ relevant experience working with non-government organizations
Good understanding of child rights governance issues in the region
Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community and SADC will be an added advantage
Good understanding of the programme management cycle including financial and operational processes
Proven ability to handle challenging work load with high attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, without compromising quality of work
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
Commitment to Save the Children values

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