ANPPCAN Advocacy Officer Job

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), a Child Rights Organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, is looking for an Advocacy Officer.

Persons without experience on advocacy in child rights and disability need not apply for this position.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A graduate of social sciences from a recognized University with a bias in Communication Studies
• Professional experience of working on disability rights, preferable on child rights sector or deaf education
• Experience of working within the Rights Based Approach framework
• Professional experience of undertaking regional and national advocacy and lobbying including development of action plans and strategies
• Demonstrable understanding of local decision making processes.
• Experience of identifying capacity building gaps and working with partner / Parents Groups organizations in an advisory capacity
• Experience in delivering coaching, training and facilitation as appropriate to different situations
• Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels ranging from parents to Government officials
• Knowledge of sign language and experience of working with deaf children
• Ability to coordinate, liaise and negotiate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Self driven with capacity to mobilize and motivate groups
• Computer literate with proven knowledge on use of several packages e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Must be not less than 28 years old and possess a driving license

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CVs, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts to: recruitment.bsn@gmail.com.

To reach us not later than 18 February, 2011.

N/B: Only short listed applicants shall be contacted.

Please state current salary and any related allowances.