The CRADLE is a
non-governmental, non-partisan and not-for-profit organization committed to the
promotion, protection and enhancement of the rights of the child through legal
aid; legislative and policy advocacy; awareness creation; and research,
monitoring and documentation of the rights of the child.
Program Officer: Research,
Monitoring & Documentation (RMD)
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Policy Legislative and Advocacy (PLA) Program
Duties
- Effective
management of the Research Monitoring and Documentation Program and
Projects therein
- Effective,
timely and efficient production of the organization’s publications.
- Building the
profile of the organization as a centre of excellence in information based
on child rights and juvenile justice
- Monitoring
of expenditure to ensure appropriateness and obtain required documentation
- Monitoring
of case and media trends on daily basis
- Monitor
government obligations in its international duties
- Building an
electronic information network and hub on child rights
- Networking
with other agencies
Qualifications
- Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya with a degree from a recognized university with at
least 3 years experience.
- Must posses
a current practicing certificate
- Have a good
understanding of child rights issues especially in Kenya.
- Excellent IT
user skills.
- Good
experience in Research and analytical skills
- Good
communication and presentation skills
- Excellent
interopersonal, management and teamwork skills.
Program Officer: Child Rights and Awareness Program
Reporting to: Program Manager, Child Rights and Awareness
Program
Duties
- Manage and
coordinate activities and projects under the Child Rights & Awareness
Program.
- Take lead in
Implementation, Monitoring and evaluation of Child Rights & Awareness
Program.
- Take lead in
training and capacity building of duty bearers, including but not limited
to Government agencies and civil society organizations as well as the
community leaders and children
- Preparation
of monthly monitoring toolkits, field reports and donor reports.
- Networking
with other agencies.
- Contribute
to the organization in terms of keeping abreast of developments of Child
Rights international and nationally.
- Take lead in
advocacy especially community lead advocacy all through to National.
Qualifications
- Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya, with a degree from a recognized university with
at least 3 years experience or Social Science from a recognized university
with a strong background of project management and training skills.
- Must be well
versed with child rights issues especially in Kenya.
- Must be well
versed with child protection issues both in Kenya and internationally
- Must possess
excellent training skills
- Excellent
advocacy skills both national and community based advocacy
- Must be
computer literate
- String
project management skills.
If you meet the above qualifications kindly submit your hard
copy application by postal mail or hand delivery to the address below by the
15th August 2012 noting to include the names and addresses of at least two
referees, copies of relevant certificates and telephone and email contacts.
Your application should be in The CRADLE job application formatavailable on our website under the jobs section.
For more details of the
vacancies visit our website.
The Selection Panel,
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue,
Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100, Nairobi.
Website: www.thecradle.or.ke
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue,
Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100, Nairobi.
Website: www.thecradle.or.ke
