Advocacy Coordinator

Job title: Advocacy Coordinator
Duty station: SOS Children's Vii/ages National Office (1 post)
Reporting to: National Director

Scope:
The purpose of the position is to plan and carry out advocacy work, promoting the rights of children in our target group (children at risk of losing parental care and children who have lost parental care) at National Level. The Advocacy
Coordinator (NAC) supports the achievement of the strategic goals of the National Association.

Roles & Responsibilities
Propose strategic goals, targets, actions and budgets for the advocacy work, and include the main advocacy activities and projects in the National Association Plan.
Monitor and analyze trends and developments of the national child care legislation and practice which might affect the work of the National
Association, and propose the advocacy actions accordingly.
Plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of national advocacy projects and related partnership activities in the organization, according to the advocacy priorities of the organization
To support the development of quality standards for children in alternative care within the organization and other partner stakeholders
Represent the organization in SOS Children's Villages internal and external, conferences, working groups and networks
Give input and provide feedback to internal advocacy tools, policies, and guidelines upon invitation by GSC advocacy co-workers.

Academic Qualification and Experiences:
Bachelor degree in social sciences, political sciences, law, development studies, human rights, international relations, social work, child welfare, psychology or other relevant field
Well Knowledgeable about child protection and child care system in the
country (legislation, institutions, and services) and about main stakeholders in the country in the field of child protection and care
Minimum of 3 years working experience in the social development in senior position, child or human rights sector, either with a non-profit organization or with an intergovernmental or a governmental organization.
Experiences in the field of advocacy will be an added advantage
Ability and confidence to deal with senior government representatives, staff of other organizations, media representatives and experience of networking with other organizations
Very good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Basic research knowledge and monitoring and evaluation skills: ability to organize and analyze information and produce reports

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, send your application by letter or email describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position Enclose a detailed updated CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, a passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us to:-
The National Director
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Please Note: SOS Children's Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children' safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.
Deadline for receipt of applications is two weeks after the appearance of the advertisement .

Only short listed candidates will be contacted