Program Officer: Research, Monitoring & Documentation (RMD)

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.

The CRADLE is seeking for qualified and experienced personnel in following positions:

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.

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 format available 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