Must have a minimum of five years' experience with regards to the designing, planning, and implementation; supervising and reporting on integrated development projects.
A good understanding of International, Regional and National framework on human rights for women and children such as Convections on the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children, Prohibition of female Genital Mutilation Act, Children Act among others.
Experience in GBV/FGM projects at community level with proven leadership experience.
Experience in working with partners including State Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board, Children Department, local organization (CBO, FBO).
Good understanding of State Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board, Children Department, Child Protection, GBV/FGM programming models, standards and guidelines, Child protection Information Management guidelines and Systems.
Good understanding and working experience of Advocacy Approaches and referral systems.
Experience supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for humanitarian donors.
Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills.
Budgetary and financial management skills.
Highly flexible and organized, able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis.
Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines.
Proficient in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
Notable experience of deployment in response to rapid and slow onset emergencies, including in a programme lead role.
Required Education & Certification
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences preferably in child development, humanitarian aid/development, child rights, public policy, law, sociology / social work or other related field (A bachelor's degree in Education and experience working in child protection: including child protection program design, implementation and monitoring will be considered).
A degree in Social work, Anthropology, Project Planning and Management, Agriculture/Agricultural Economics or a closely related field from a recognized University with relevant work experience working with International non-governmental organizations will be considered.
Good computer skills in Ms. Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Proven ability in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating child protection programmes.
Ability to document good practice and lessons learned in CP Programming.
Experience in social norms and/or social behaviour change research will be an added advantage.
Demonstrate ability to write program reports and updates.
Demonstrate strong budgetary and financial management skills.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government, UN and INGO officials.
Application deadline21 Nov 2026
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