Vacancy title:
Child Rights Protection and Promotion Officer

Jobs at:
National Commission For Children

Deadline of this Job:
21st November 2018

Duty Station:
Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 15th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Child Rights Protection and Promotion Officer

Level: 5.II

Reports To: Director of Adoption and protection child Rights

No. of Positions: 1

Job Description

• Contribute to the identification of key priorities for the unit;
  
• Participate in the preparation of the budget for approved key priorities of the unit;
  
• Ensure that issues related to Street Children phenomenon are mainstreamed in Government and Non Government priorities and programs;
  
• Collect and update on regular basis data visà-vis the Street Children phenomenon in Rwanda;
  
• Provide regular guidance to stakeholders working on the Street Children phenomenon regarding child rights laws, policies and regulations
  
• Prepare and submit timely activity plans and periodic reports to the Director of the unit.
  
• Carry out any other assignment attributed by his/her supervisor.
  

Job Profile

University degree in Law; Education Sciences, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work. Having a Master’s degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is required. Fluency in French will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Good oral and writing skills, presentation skills, negotiations skills, interactive and interpersonal communication skills,
  
• A flexible approach to work with a willingness to achieve results and strengthen capacities in case of technical capacity shortfalls.
  
• Working with Government Officials at national and district levels as well as in partnership
  
• Drive for results and willingness to learn.