THE CRADLE PROGRAMME MANAGER(POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

The CRADLE Programme Manager (Policy and Legislative Advocacy)
April 10, 2015 Job Description

The CRADLE is a non-governmental, non-partisan and not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion, protection and enhancement of the rights of the child through legal aid; legislative and
policy advocacy; awareness creation; and research, monitoring and documentation of the rights of the child.The CRADLE is seeking for a qualified and experienced personnel to fill the following position:
Programme Manager – Policy and Legislative Advocacy ( PLA)
Reports to the Executive Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all projects under the Policy and Legislative Advocacy programme.
• Formulate annual and operational programme activity plans and budgets.
• Ensure the mainstreaming of Human rights and child rights in constitutional implementation
• Draft and audit child rights Bills and lobby for the passing of the Bills in Parliament.
• Undertake lobbying, advocacy and networking campaigns geared towards the protection of child rights.
• Mainstreaming child rights and juvenile justice into Government and Civil Society policies, programs and institutions.
• Contribute to national and international studies and research on child and human rights.
• Document current legislative and policy issues in The CRADLE publications.
• Training of staff members on legislative and policy issues.
• Resource mobilization for the programme through concept papers and proposal writing.

Qualification and Skills Required

• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a degree in law from a recognized University.
• A relevant Masters degree would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Programme Manager.
• Exceptional working knowledge of both international and national child and human rights laws and policies.
• Exceptional programming and technical expertise in policy and advocacy, specifically in the area of child rights and human rights.
• Excellent interpersonal, management and teamwork skills.
• Must be a go-getter and a self starter.
• Must have a valid and clean driving license.

How to Apply
If you are interested in any of the above vacancies and you meet the qualifications kindly submit your hard copy application by post mail or hand delivery to the address below by the 17th April 2015 noting to include the names and addresses of at least two referees, copies of relevant certificates and telephone and email. For Legal officer, please specify the preferred station.Your application MUST be in The CRADLE Job Application Format (CLICK HERE to download).

Post Address
The Selection Panel,
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Ring Road Kileleshwa,
Swiss Cottages (Apartment 1).
Box 10101-00100,
Nairobi.
Website: www.thecradle.or.ke