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Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 1300 civil society organisations from over 100 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfill their potential. Members are based throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. We share the conviction that every girl has the right to lead the life that she chooses and that, by ending child marriage, we can achieve a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for all. Stronger together, Girls Not Brides members bring child marriage to global attention, build an understanding of what it will take to end child marriage and call for the laws, policies and programmes that will make a difference in the lives of millions of girls.
The Girls Not Brides secretariat is seeking an Africa Team Assistant to provide research and administrative support for an initial period of one year (subject to potential renewal). The Africa Team is responsible for ensuring effective implementation of Girls Not Brides' strategy in Africa, and informing Girls Not Brides' global perspective and work with knowledge and understanding of the African context. Reporting directly to the Head of Africa Engagement, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. This is initially a home-based role, with all necessary equipment and technology provided by Girls Not Brides.
Key responsibilities
Research, Policy and External Relations
General Team Support and Admin
Wider responsibilities of Girls Not Brides team members
Person specification
Essential
Desirable
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this position to recruitment@GirlsNotBrides.org by 23:00 GMT on Friday 22nd March 2019 clearly stating “Africa Team Assistant” and your name in the subject line. We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Eligibility: All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Kenya. This is initially a home-based role, with all necessary equipment and technology provided by Girls Not Brides.
Reporting to: Head of Africa Engagement
Contract type: Fixed-term (1 year, with the possibility of extension)
Salary range: £22,000-£27,000, depending upon experience, plus a generous benefits package
First round interviews will take place on Thursday 4th April / Friday 5th April on Skype, and final interviews will take place on Friday 12th April in Nairobi.
We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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