Job Summary
This position is located in Nairobi, Kenya.Responsibilities:
- To coordinate the development and implementation of the gender thematic programmes in line with the overall ACORD Strategic Plan, the Pan-African programme, Gender thematic strategies and Programming guidelines
- To provide technical and methodological support to ACORD's country and area programmes across Africa in relation to gender work
- To actively contribute to define strategies advancing gender work at Pan-African level through research, partnership, alliance building and advocacy initiatives
- To provide leadership in cross-learning and knowledge generation for thematic alignment in relation to ACORD's gender strategic priorities across the organisation.
Competencies and skills requirements
- Masters in Social Sciences/Sustainable Development/Gender or similar field;
- Four (4) years working experience with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) at Management level;
- Strong experience in strategic planning, policy formulation, lobbying and media work;
- Experience in popular mobilisation and policy advocacy at international level, alliance and partnership building;
- Bilingual: English-French spoken and written is an added advantage;
- Excellent Communication (written and oral) and Public Relations skills;
- Highly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches at Pan-African level;
- Good organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilities.
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Detailed Job Description
Apply to:
Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86
To apply, please complete the application form attached and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.
Closing Date: 28th October 2011
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