advocacy program OfficerCAMELEON Association Inc

a. Management and administrative tasks
· In-charge of the good implementation of the Advocacy program according to the logical frameworks delivered to the partners.
· Supervises and mentors program staff towards timely attainment of program and project targets.
· Conducts monthly meetings with the advocacy team to present in detail the objectives to reach and activities to implement according to the logical frameworks delivered to the partners.
· Oversees the judicious disbursements of funds for program/project activities within the approved budget or reasonable level reflective of the local context.
· Leads role in coordinating, planning, implementing and monitoring of programs, projects and activities.
· Consolidates and ensures timely submission of relevant documents and reports such as weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and other reports/documents required by the partners or in the program.
· Ensures that the policies and procedures of CAMELEON are respected and complied by both the program staff.
· Takes the lead in establishing and maintaining active working relationships with the different local special bodies, networks and coalitions working on children rights' issues.
· Assists the Program Manager in program development and leads the preparation of project proposals, annual work plans, reports and budgets in coordination with the program staff and finance team.
· Assists the Program Manager in the formulation and implementation of a staff development plan that will ensure effective delivery of quality programs and services.
· Makes suggestions on the courses of actions and conducts performance planning and appraisal of program staff.
· Ensures that the volunteers' missions under the Advocacy Program are well prepared and implemented.
b. Advocacy
· Leads the development, reproduction and distribution of IEC (information, education and communication) materials such as newsletters, brochures, fliers and videos about child protection or promotion of Child's Rights
· Collaborates with other child-focus organizations and government agencies to influence other local government units to adopt the Child Code or to strengthen or reactivate the local councils for the protection of children.
· Prepares concept note.
· Conducts advocacy related trainings for CAI staff, community and LGU officials and staff or volunteers of civil society organizations
· Keeps abreast with innovative advocacy strategies and consequent adaptation to CAMELEON's advocacy program
· Prepares and conduct search for CAMELEON Children's Heroes Awards
· Conducts lectures in the communities and schools to promote children rights' and prevent child sexual abuse.
Person Specification and Competencies
· Must have a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or other related field.
· Minimum of three (3) years' experience in advocacy work with two (2) years supervisory experience.
· Must have a thorough knowledge of organizational, personnel and casework management.
· Excellent communication skills, oral and written (English and local dialect) and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point).
· Very good report writing and proposal development skills.
· Must have compassion in working with children, while respecting the terms of confidentiality.
· Possesses positive leadership skills.
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Expected start date for role: 01 August 2023