ACORD Policy and Advocacy Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Summary

This position is located in London and part of the ACORD Programming Team. The aim is the implementation of the policy and advocacy plans designated for UK and Europe in general in close collaboration with the Pan-African programme team based in Nairobi. Under the supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy, the Policy and Advocacy Advisor will play a role of leadership in development of agreed research and advocacy agenda in the UK and more broadly in Europe. This includes research, intelligence gathering, media, partnership and alliance building, popular mass mobilisation and lobby work, as well as capacity building, learning and knowledge management. The Policy and Advocacy Advisor shall lead this work in close collaboration with the rest of the policy and advocacy team in Nairobi, and in country and regional programmes across Africa.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAMMING

1. In close collaboration with the Head of Policy & Advocacy, develop a clear strategy of positioning the agreed Africa Led policy and advocacy agenda in UK and Europe in general; and an implementation plan for its efficient delivery;
2. Keep abreast of Research and policies development and debates in Europe, relevant to the issues pertinent to ACORD, particularly issues of food sovereignty, gender justice, HIV & Aids, conflict and relevant linkages, and maintain a regular process of feeding the ACORD Pan-African Program Team and Area Programmes;
3. Develop and maintain sustained Partnerships and Alliances with Civil Society Organisations and Social Movements in the UK and Europe in general to advance the advocacy agenda of ACORD, especially those engaged on the same issues as ACORD, and support relevant links with the pan African movement;
4. Develop and implement a lobbying and advocacy strategy and plans towards critical actors and "change makers" in the UK and Europe;
5. Raise sustained public profile of ACORD and its agenda through creating, developing and maintaining good relations with the media in Europe;
6. Facilitate farmers, partners and staff of ACORD in Africa to engage in relevant processes, and policy debate in Europe

FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT

1. In collaboration with the Partnership Development Unit, search the external environment and contribute to mobilize sufficient resources for implementation of the Pan-African Program through participation in concept and proposal writing;
2. Manage the approved budget for the Pan-African programme allocated for the Northern area within the approved annual work plan and produce regular monthly update and bi-annual, annual narrative and financial report

Competencies and skills requirements

• Masters in Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or Agricultural Sciences; International Relations or Communication, Law or related field;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in advocacy program in the NGO sector and social movement with international NGOs or institutions;
• Sustained experience in popular mobilization and Policy Advocacy work at International level especially on issues related to economic justice, other relevant issues;
• Relevant experience in policy analysis, lobbying and media work;
• Experience in networking and partnership and capacity in partnership management;
• Bilingual: English-French spoken and written is an added advantage for the position;
• Excellent Communication (written and oral) and Public Relations skills;
• High level of conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis;
  
• Very good understanding of economic and gender justice at the level of Policy influence in the European and international arena and good understanding of African realities;
• Highly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches on issues of economic justice and gender justice;
• Good organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilities.

Download: Application form
Detailed terms of reference
Remuneration: a very competitive package
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 download and complete the application form 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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