A Child Rights Organization based in Nairobi is looking for an Advocacy Officer.
Qualifications/Requirements
· Be 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 January, 2010.
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