A Non-Governmental Organization is seeking to fill the Following Vacancies:

Director of Childhood Affairs

Required Educational Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, or Public Policy.
• Master’s degree in areas related to childhood development or policy management is preferred.

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in relevant fields, with at least 5 years in leadership roles involving policy development, strategy formulation, or managing related projects.

Contract Duration: Annual fixed-term contract.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Planning and Policy Management:
  Proven experience in developing and evaluating early childhood policies and relevant national strategies.
  Ability to align national priorities with global trends.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Supervising project implementation to ensure outputs align with national plans.
• Networking and coordinating with local and international partners.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Arabic and English, with advanced skills in writing reports and delivering presentations.

Leadership and Administrative Skills: Experience in leading teams and managing change.
Ability to train subordinates and assess their performance.

Negotiation and Communication Skills:

Advanced negotiation skills with donors and partners.
Strong relationship-building skills with external entities.

Technological Proficiency:

Proficiency in IT tools, project management software, and digital platforms.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of global trends in childhood and their connection to local policies.
• Familiarity with scientific research methodologies for strategy development.
• Understanding of national and international child rights laws.
• Adequate skills in budget preparation and financial evaluation of projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Decision-making based on scientific data.
• High commitment to professional values and ethics.

Additional Notes:

• Experience representing organizations at regional and international conferences on childhood affairs is preferred.
• Ability to prepare periodic performance and progress reports for projects.

Application Instructions:

Candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to send their resumes, by Monday, January 06, 2024, to the following email:

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