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Vacancy Announcement Senior Technical Officer, Child Development and Protection Programme.
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African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is a leading, independent Pan-African centre of policy research and dialogue on the African child. It aims to provide a platform for dialogue; contribute to improved knowledge of the problems facing children in Africa; identify policy options; and strengthen the capacity of governments and CSOs to develop and implement effective pro-child policies and programmes. ACPF is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer for its Child Development and Protection Programme. The Senior Technical Officer (STO) will play a pivotal technical role in the development and implementation of strategy and programmes. ACPF conducts research and advocacy around issues cutting across child protection, child-focused legal reform, and monitoring of child wellbeing and corresponding performances of governments. The STO is expected to conceptualise, design and implement high quality research that meets rigorous academic and ethical standards, This is a senior technical position, based at the ACPF headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which involves interaction with African, international and civil society executives, thinkers and experts in the child rights area. The successful candidate must have at least 6 years of progressive experience in international human rights, humanitarian or development work, preferably in Africa, with substantial experience and knowledge of research, policy and programme management. They should have a post-graduate degree in social work, Law, international development, human rights, education, economics, or other relevant degree. The candidate must demonstrate strong decision making abilities, accountability and high professionalism. They must have strong interpersonal, communication and representational skills. Proficiency in English is required; French is an asset. ACPF is an equal opportunities employer. African nationals and women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to send their resume on or before 15 July 2026 to jobs.employment@africanchildforum.org . If you have not been contacted two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. The post Vacancy Announcement Senior Technical Officer, Child Development and Protection Programme. appeared first on African Child Forum ACPF.