Policy and Legislative Advocacy Programme Manager

The Children Foundation

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.

The Cradle is seeking for a qualified and experienced person for the following position:

Policy and Legislative Advocacy Programme Manager

Reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The suitable candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage and coordinate all projects under the Policy and Legislative Advocacy programme.
• Formulate annual and operational programme activities plans and budgets.
• Draft and audit child rights bills and lobby for the passing of the bills in parliament.
• Undertake lobbying, advocacy and networking campaigns geared towards the protection of children’s rights.
• Mainstreaming child rights and juvenile justice into Government and Civil Society policies, programs and institutions.
• Contribute to national and international studies and research on child and human rights
• Document current legislative and policy issues in The Cradle publications.
• Undertake Resource mobilization of the programme and its various projects.

Qualifications

• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, for at least 5 years A relevant Masters degree would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a programme officer or similar position.
• Exceptional working knowledge of both International and National Child and Human Rights laws and policies.
• Exceptional programming and technical expertise in policy and advocacy, specifically in the area of Children’s Rights and Human Rights.
• Excellent interpersonal, management and teamwork skills.
• Must be a go-getter and a self starter.
• A valid and clean driving license would be an added advantage

If you meet the above qualifications kindly submit your hard copy application by postal mail or hand delivery to the address below by the 3rd August 2011 noting to include the names and addresses of two referees, copies of relevant certificates and telephone and email contacts.

Your application MUST BE in The Cradle job application format available on our website under the jobs section.

You may also obtain a copy of the same form from our offices.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Selection Panel,
The Cradle-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue,Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100, Nairobi.

Email: info@thecradle.or.ke

Website: www.thecradle.or.ke