Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan International Inc. Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position Child Protection Advisorbased at the Country Office in Nairobi on a 2 year contract that is renewable. The post holder will report directly to the Strategic Program Support Manager.
Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities:
To provide strategic and technical leadership and support in the design and implementation of projects/programmes that effectively improve and deliver on the well-being and rights of children in Kenya and increase child protection systems and mechanisms at family, community and institutional levels.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social studies, law or international human rights (preferred) or related studies.
- At least 5 years relevant work experience in, Child Rights, Child Protection and Advocacy with National/ International NGO or other institutions.
- Experience in rights-based approaches to development including engaging with government and multilateral institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child protection systems and mechanism in Kenya
- Demonstrated work experience working with poor and marginalized communities and specific child related programming
- Demonstrated advocacy experience at a national and county level
Key Skills
Excellent analytical, synthesis and presentation skills, interpersonal and communication with strong lobbying, negotiation, advocacy, research and documentation skills. Ability to build partnership and networking.
Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/toaccess the full job description and make an online application. The closing date of applications is 8th May, 2014. This position is open to Nationals Only.You are invited to read more about Plan in our websitewww.plan-international.org.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
