Joining Forces” is a global collaboration between six of the world’s largest child rights organisations – ChildFund, Plan, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision. It aims to fight for child rights and end violence against children, by working together to share learning and experiences and maximise our impact.
In Uganda, Joining Forces is launching a new campaign to end corporal punishment in schools. The campaign will initially focus on a selected group of target schools and communities, and will work to change attitudes and practices, pilot and gather evidence of innovative new ‘positive discipline’ approaches, support implementation of laws and policies, and promote child participation and child-led solutions. We plan to then expand the campaign to more schools and communities nationwide.
We are looking for a Campaign Manager to lead, drive and grow this campaign. S/he will be passionate about ending violence against children, with proven experience of campaigning for change and managing projects and teams. S/he will lead a management unit which supports and coordinates the activities of the six member organisations and leads advocacy, research, public campaigning, media and public mobilisation at community and national level. S/he will lead creative campaigning activities, develop networks of champions (such as teachers and children), generate and package evidence and learning for different audiences, and work closely with target schools and child protection teams. The postholder will represent Joining Forces externally and internally, and identify new funding opportunities to expand the campaign nationa lly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, such as (but not limited to) human rights, governance, social sciences, social work and social administration, education, development studies, law, communications/media Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development or a Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.
8 years experience in project and budget management, preferably managing multi-partner projects (consortia). Relevant experience in campaigning, advocacy, programming or project management – preferably related to child protection, education and/or child rights
A proven and demonstrable ability to design/drive and implement public campaigns which influence attitudes in Ugandan communities is essential. Demonstrable experience of fundraising, resource mobilisation and donor engagement
Experience managing staff, working closely with partners and leading coalitions is desirable Experience of supporting child-led or child-participatory advocacy/campaigns is desirable
Able to multi-task and work to tight deadlines, and a willingness to work flexible hours Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, steering and coaching
Knowledge of current national, regional and global debates on corporal punishment and violence against children is desirable A commitment to Save the Children’s values and principles, particularly on child safeguarding, is essential
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application closes on 27th February 2020 at midnight Uganda time.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
More Information
- Job City Uganda
