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Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency. We are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. Children are the first to suffer in times of war, natural disasters and as a result of poverty. At Terre des hommes, our goal is to steadily improve the conditions of the most vulnerable children worldwide...
General Characteristics
The Technical Advisor concerns a function aimed at advising on child rights and child protection policy matters and provide evidence based input for programme development within the organisation.
Our work centers on the issue of child exploitation, with four key programmes centered around: (1) the Worst Forms of Child Labour; (2) (Commercial) Sexual Exploitation of Children; (3) Child Trafficking and Migration; (4) Child Abuse / Child Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. TdH-NL also provides humanitarian aid, with a focus on protecting children and their families in emergencies.
We address child exploitation through five strategies: prevention of the worst forms of child exploitation; provision of services to ensure safe reintegration of child victims; prosecution of those who perpetrate crimes against children; promotion of a safe and conducive social/economic/legal context for children; and partnership & participation to strengthen civil society in the promotion of children’s rights and to include meaningful participation of children
Objective of the function
Terre des Hommes has the ambition to become the Centre of Excellence Against Child Exploitation. The Technical Advisor will profile Terre des Hommes Netherlands as an expert organisation in the fight against it.
The Technical Advisor is responsible for advising on child rights and child protection policy matters. To this end, the position holder acts as an expert contact point for both internal and external bodies.
The Technical advisor will work towards expanding the TdH-NL portfolio of child protection programming and ensure all child protection programming is of excellent technical quality. Ensure that all child protection programmes contribute significantly to Terre des Hommes Netherlands strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to programme staff and our partners to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.
Position in the organisation
The Technical Advisor reports to the head of the department within which the function is positioned and has no direct reports of its own. The position is part of the Lobby and Expertise Unit, that supports the development of our organizational (strategic) focus, programme themes, country programmes, institutional fundraising and interrelation between these. The unit also supports and coordinates lobby & advocacy activities as well as research.
Result areas
A. Co-develop policy
Result: Policy has been co-developed in such a way that developments have timely been signalled and analysed and a contribution has been made to policy within a focus area.
B. Realizing policy
Result: The realization of policy has been contributed to in such a way that concrete plans have been prepared and internal and external stakeholders have timely received the right information.
C. Advising and providing information
Result: Advice has been given and information has been provided such that management and other involved parties have been informed and advised on policy development in an expert manner.
D. Maintaining contacts
Result: Contacts are maintained in such a way that the organization is well represented in external circles.
E. Monitor research progress
Result: Research questions have been coordinated and progress has been monitored in such a way that involved parties have fully and accurately been informed in time, and that current research projects can be completed within scheduled lead time, budget, and delivery criteria.
F. Utilize publicity and media opportunities
Result: Publicity and media opportunities have correctly and timely been utilized.
Knowledge and skills
Competence profile
A. Analytical capacity
Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgment of their interdependence.
Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
B. Networking
Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
C. The power of persuasion
Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.
Level 2: Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.
D. Vision
The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
Level 2: Recognises relevant information and developments and applies these on the job.
Job Level: D
Contract Period:- One year contract with a posisibility of extension.
Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by Wednesday, 13th December 2017. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.
This is a national position. Only candidates who are entitled to work in either Kenya, Uganda or Ethiopia through citizenship or permanent residence should apply.
Note that due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection procedure will also include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional references.
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