Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification in social sciences, social development, Gender and Development Law, Public Policy or related Fields.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the field of Public Policy, Gender and Development, Human rights/Child rights or related fields;
• Extensive experience in formulation of national or regional policies;
• Demonstrable experience working with Child Rights organizations, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international or inter-governmental body will be an added advantage;
• Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement in the East and Horn of Africa region;
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong ability to inspire participation and building productive, collegial relationships;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

Contract duration: 1 year