Director Advocacy, Information & Capacity Building (Advocacy, Information & Capacity Building Section) 815 views

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NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: DIRECTOR ADVOCACY, INFORMATION & CAPACITY BUILDING (ADVOCACY, INFORMATION & CAPACITY BUILDING SECTION)

The Institute of Early Childhood Development is currently seeking a qualified, highly experienced and committed individual with strong leadership, high integrity and other professional attributes for this position.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of IECD, the Director will be responsible to:

Main Duties

• Develop communications materials, including publications to promote and advocate the work of the Institute and on ECCE best practices
• Develop and support the implementation of the Institute’s communication, media and advocacy plan on early childhood development
• Formulate project memorandums, supervise research projects and provide assistance during research implementation
• Disseminate and communicate evidenced-based information and findings on ECCE to all stakeholders
• Manage information, including statistical data on ECCE for monitoring, evaluation and reporting purposes
• Organise seminars, workshops and multi-level training and professional development structured on early childhood care and education for relevant professionals, teachers, service providers, caregivers, partners, stakeholders and policy makers
• Establish working relationship with all partners and stakeholders, and advocate the services of the Institute

Job Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with knowledge and skills in early childhood development;
• A minimum of three years working experience in any of the social fields (e.g. education, health, social etc.);
• Good knowledge in communications, information and advocacy issues

Professional Attributes

As part of the new recruitment strategy and besides the technical component of the post, the Institute is placing strong emphasis on this extremely important aspect. This will be addressed and extensively discussed during interview sessions with shortlisted applicants.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or interested candidates, who have the above credentials and experience, should forward the following documents to the contact and address below:

1. Duly filled Employment Application Form
2. A recent passport-size photo
3. Copy of ID card
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. References
6. Copies of certificates/transcripts

Institute of Early Childhood Development

1st Floor, Fairview House,

Josephine Cafrine Road

Ile Perseverance

Tel: 2812401

Email: ceooffice@iecd.gov.sc

Closing Date: Monday 12th January at 3.00pm

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.