University degree in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism, marketing, advertising or equivalent (Completed).
Excellent written and spoken English is essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and proofreading grammar.
Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail.
Knowledge in converting written text into creative works for children;
Experience and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context.
Initiative, sound judgment, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and handle work in a timely manner.
Knowledge of or interest in Save the Children, as well as a commitment to the mission and vision.
3 years or more experience in Child Protection Programming with at least 1 year Pan African/Regional level experience.
Demonstrated professional working knowledge and experience in international human rights and humanitarian law relating to Child Protection and specifically CAAC and Peace and Security Programming.
Solid understanding and engagement with the African Union Peace and Security Architecture.
Solid understanding of armed actors' engagement and relations.
Demonstrated experience working on accountability mechanisms in situations of armed conflict.
Demonstrated capability to make decisions with creativity and independent judgment.
Demonstrated experience in influencing to obtain the cooperation of others.
Proven excellence in being a team player, and significant experience working in an international organisation.
An appreciation and understanding of how to manoeuvre in a context of shrinking space for civil society, ensuring Save the Children's integrity and child rights are not compromised.
Demonstrated knowledge of children's issues, rights-based program approaches, and child safeguarding principles.
Strong skills and proven experience in program management processes; also, from the knowledge and learning perspective.
Able to work well under pressure and deadlines.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication, and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams.
High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
Excellent analytical skills.
Proven experience in drafting Terms of References and ability to design and review evaluation tools and approaches.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Exemplary level of spoken and written English.
Desirable
Fluency in French, both verbal and written, is desirable
