Country Representative - DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) Job in Kenya

DSW - ‘Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung’ is an international development organization based in Germany with Country offices in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.

For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment , advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.

DSW is looking for an experienced and committed Country Representative leading the organizational growth of our Kenya Country Office operations based in Nairobi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Strategic management and representation
• Ensure that DSW Kenya operates within the national legal framework;
• Represent DSWs interests at senior Government level and with major donors
• Develop relations with national stakeholders who have a strategic fit with DSW

Program Design and Program Cycle Management:

• Ensure all program activities are in line with signed agreements, workplans and budgets
• Guide partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
• Develop a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with international DSW staff.
• Raise funds directly with local and regional donors in country
• Develop project proposals in line with DSWs strategic directions and donor guidelines
• Ensure high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head Office

Organisational Development and Effectiveness

• Responsible for all staff and operations in Kenya
• Ensure effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance of expenditure made in the country office against agreed budgets
• Has affinity for financial management
• Support capacity building of local partner organizations

Qualifications

• Degree in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
• Minimum three years of progressive work experience as organizational head
• Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Problem solving with the ability to multi-task

This position is available immediately and based on a two year renewable contract.

Applications

If you are a Kenyan citizen/resident please send your CV and Application Letter providing evidence of your experience and skills by 20th December 2011 to Email ulrike@dswkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
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Regional Program Director Horn Relief Job in Kenya

Organization: Horn Relief

Position Title: Regional Program Director

Reporting to: Executive Director

Working with: Program Team, Senior Management Team and all staff both in Nairobi, Sudan and Somalia. Line management of Country Directors

Programme / Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel into the field

Duration: 2 years (Renewable)

Starting date: Immediate

Organizational Background

Horn Relief is an Africa based international development and humanitarian organization.

At Horn Relief, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.

We believe that environmental protection is the bedrock of a thriving community, so we aim to prevent, manage, and overcome situations that adversely affect communities’ wellbeing by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid and Influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Horn Relief has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Our current present donor portfolio includes European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, Government of Netherlands and others.

Position Summary

The Program Director will have overall leadership responsibility for Horn Relief’s programs. The program Director will play a critical role in the development and implementation of strategies necessary to further develop Horn Relief’s portfolio in the countries as the implementer of choice for the donors and government.

The program Director will be a Senior Member of Horn Relief’s structure, with overall responsibility for the program and capabilities with significant expected growth. This position requires the demonstrated ability to develop long term vision and strategic planning, provide leadership for the organization’s programming, and a high level of financial and operation planning including programme quality and learning.

The position is based in Nairobi, and reports directly to the Executive Director at Horn Relief’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position purpose

1. To manage, deliver and report on Horn Reliefs current operations in the region, being responsible for the implementation and delivery of successful programs and partnerships and the resulting development outcomes
2. To establish, build and lead the development of a cohesive appropriate and transformative regional program
3. To work as part of Horn Relief’s Senior management Team (SMT), refining, developing and improving program approaches and systems supporting the Executive Director to build and deliver the most effective and sustainable development interventions

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership and strategy development

• Responsible for the strategic development, management and implementation of all country programs consistent with Horn Reliefs Vision, mission and policies
• Provide vision and strategic development for Horn relief programs including leading on programme quality, monitoring and evaluation and learning
• Lead and work with the multidisciplinary team (in-house and in-country) to ensure strategies, business plans, and timelines are embraced and implemented.
• Provide economic and political analysis as needed to ensure Horn reliefs strategic positioning.
• Contribute to the overall management of Horn relief, deputizing as Executive Director as requested

Programme and technical management

• Implement and manage timelines and workflow processes that ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Design organizational structures (in-house and in-country) that ensure clear lines of responsibility and provides effective communication.
• Responsible with Country Directors for programme quality including monitoring evaluation and learning, accountability, partnerships, alliances, communications and programme cycle management
• Ensure appropriate programme development, technical, communication and advisory support is available to country and regional programs, in line with organizational priorities
• Lead on the development of mechanisms to support across team working and coordination
• Provide leadership for humanitarian response programs as and when necessary

Budget and resource planning

• Ensure good planning and budgeting at regional and country levels and compliance to Horn relief and Donor standards and procedures
• Oversee timely and accurate monthly reporting and effective financial management of all resources allocated to the country programs
• Ensure compliance of the country programs, with all Horn relief and donors policies and procedures for financial and asset management
• Prepare with country teams, annual country budgets for the country program, assessing costs and budget/expenditures from projects and asset inventory.

External relations and new business development

• Develop current and future growth plans for Horn Relief’s program, ensuring that those plans conform to the overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Support new business development opportunities in preparing and delivering proposals and partnerships.
• Ensure staff with the relevant authority, are properly trained in proposal development and presentation.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with donors, government and other stakeholders as may be appropriate.
• Represent the organization in all high level meetings as well as relevant policy and strategy exchanges.

Human Resource management

• Line-manage and support Horn Reliefs Country Directors and ensure appropriate and effective performance management systems are in place in each country team.
• Work with country Directors and HR department to develop succession planning and staff development in each country team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post graduate degree, in Social Sciences, International development, Project Management, and/or Public Administration or other relevant field.
• Minimum 10-years’ experience in team leadership/project management roles with at least 5 years of experience in the field, a Country Director position or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Strong operational management experience and capability (finance, people, fundraising), including geographically remote management
• Proven financial management, information management, and systems management experience essential
• Proven strategic design and management skills. Including good programme and human resource development ability
• Understanding of the countries in which Horn Relief operates and sensitive to the socio cultural context
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and leadership ability
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at high levels
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results
• Wide range of programme development and implementation experience at a senior level (e.g. at Country Director Level) – including humanitarian, Campaign and policy experience desirable. Good knowledge and experience of strategic planning.
• Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising
• Strong mentoring, capacity building, coaching and facilitation skills
• Good self awareness
• Proven decision making capability working with significant levels of autonomy
• Understanding of, and strong track record of, implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Project Cycle Management
• External representation experience and ability to represent in high profile environments (e.g. media, advocacy at national level)
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to undertake significant unaccompanied travel away from Home base, particularly in support of Country Programs

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by 15th November, 2011.

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.

Horn Relief is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications should include the following:

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
• Resume (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)
• Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)

All applications should be sent to Horn Relief at vacancies@hornrelief.org AND hornreliefjobs@gmail.com with the subject line: Regional Program Director

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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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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UNDP SOMALIA INTERNSHIP JOB IN KENYA

UNDP SOMALIA INTERNSHIP
Location :	Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :	31-Dec-11
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	20-Jan-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :	3 - 6months
Expected Duration of Assignment :	3 - 6months
Background
The UNDP Somalia Country Office, based in Nairobi, is looking for interns in various disciplines. Students from these disciplines are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions. Internships will allow the successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural international organization: Areas of internship include Civil Engineering Architecture Information Technology (ICT) Communication and Journalism Business Administration Project Management. Policy Studies Political Science Constitution. Local Governance Economic Law Procurement (Logistics/Supply) Human Resources. Internships may be offered at any UNDP office. However, due to security risks, non-family duty stations (i.e. in security phase III or above) may not accept interns from outside the duty station.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties that the intern will be expected to carry out are: Conducting research; Assist in the preparation of various documentation and reports; Assist in the cataloguing of information; Assisting in the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;
Competencies
Status Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members. Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts. Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. Interns’ Expenses. Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by: the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc. Insurance UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which: requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment  results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence. Subsequent Employment The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.
Required Skills and Experience
UNDP may accept interns providing the following conditions are met: Enrolment: Enrolled in a bachelors/masters programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or Pursuing their university/college studies, having completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages; Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship. Skills Proficiency in English required. Fluency Somali or in Arabic is an asset; Computer literate in standard software applications; Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Duration Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, they will normally last no less than six weeks and no more than twelve months. Internship assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Heifer International Uganda Country DirectorJob in Kenya

Heifer International is a global nonprofit with a proven solution to ending hunger and poverty using sustainable practices.

Since 1944, Heifer has helped empower millions of families in more than 125 countries to lift themselves out of poverty and hunger to self-reliance through gifts of extensive training, livestock, seeds and trees, providing a multiplying source of food and income.

Heifer International is seeking a Country Director who will manage and operate the Heifer Uganda country office.

The Country Director will lead and be responsible for all programmatic and financial operations and will ensure the country program’s projects and programs are executed with quality and accountability.

The Country Director will also lead country program efforts to respond to calls for proposals and other funding opportunities.

Responsibilities and functions include, but not limited to:

• Oversee the development of a multi-year strategic plan to establish a coherent and realistic strategic direction for the country program
• Oversee and participate in the management of country office human resources
• Oversee country office efforts to secure institutional funding and in-country resources mobilization from local individuals, businesses, and governmental sources
• Develop projects, secure funding for them and oversee the implementation of projects to ensure fundamental changes that has sustainable impact on participants
• Oversee the management of financial resources entrusted to the country office by donors, and resource allocation, to ensure donors’ and Heifer’s standards of accountability are met
• Represent Heifer at international and country level with stakeholders and partners

This position requires:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in international development, agriculture economics, development studies, Business Administration or related field
• A minimum of 10 years proven track record in leading and managing development programs in Africa. East Africa and Uganda experience will be an added advantage
• A person committed to gender equity and empowerment of vulnerable populations
• Proven track record in institutional fundraising
• Fluency in English

Please apply to jobs@heifer.org

or mail to:

Heifer Uganda
Attn: HR
Plot 1 Kitante Road,
Nakasero, P.O. Box 28491
Kampala, Uganda

By the 4th of November, 2011

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Livelihoods Thematic Manager ACORD , Job vacancy Kenya

Position: Livelihoods Thematic Manager

Location: ACORD Headquarters, Nairobi-Kenya

Responsible To: Head of Policy & Advocacy

Organizational Context

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan-African Organisation working for Social Justice and Development in Africa.

ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development. People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future.

This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research methodologies and policy advocacy. ACORD works in partnership with local civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.

The ACORD Programming Strategy is organized around 4 themes: Food Sovereignty, Conflict, Gender & other forms of discrimination and HIV/AIDS and developed through twelve (12) Area Programs and a Pan-African Program led from the ACORD Headquarters based in Nairobi.

ACORD approach combines practical activities, research and advocacy. Food Sovereignty is the focus of the Pan-African Program planned to be implemented up to 2010. ACORD is present in eighteen (18) countries in Africa

Job Summary

The Pan Africa program( PAP) on food sovereignty is based on ACORD’s long standing experience on working on livelihood issues in Africa and the growing threat posed by global processes (including global trades agreements and others) on livelihood of marginalised communities such as small farmers, pastoralist and women.

Food sovereignty is the right of people and states to define their own agricultural, labour, fishing and land policies, which are appropriate to their unique circumstances.

Under the supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy and as part of the pan Africa program team, the Pan Africa Livelihoods Thematic Manager will play a role of advisor on research and livelihoods & food sovereignty related policy at pan Africa and global levels and provide support to area programs and other themes.

Specific Responsibilities

A. Research , analysis, policy, lobby

• In close collaboration with the Head of Policy & Advocacy, participate actively in development and implementation of the work plan of the livelihoods theme, especially advice on research and policy activities relevant to the expected outcomes as designed in ACORD pan Africa program and strategic plan
• Keep abreast of Research and policies development on food sovereignty, economic and trade justice and feed the PAP and ACORD in general
• Gather relevant intelligence on issues of food sovereignty so as to keep ACORD and its partners on top of the knowledge in the area and inform meaningfully the advocacy and lobby work.
• Analyse existing research, advice on new ones and follow through the process of development with the view to ensuring and managing quality.
• Conduct research when appropriate as agreed in the work plan and Pan Africa programs
• Continuously analyse policy options and advise on preferred choices
• Take the lead in preparing pertinent briefing papers, positions papers and recommendations on current economic, trade justice agriculture policies, and food sovereignty policy
• Technical guidance and feed in of ACORD lobbying and advocacy in development of technical and strategic arguments.

B. Support to Area programs

• Keep all ACORD area programmes and partners( when necessary) informed and updated on relevant development and issues with regards to economic and trade justice and in particular on food sovereignty
• Liaise and consult with area program managers and other interested parties to identify research, policy needs and activities in alignment with ACORD pan African ambitions
• Work with food sovereignty area program focal points and ensure synergy and coalition on issues of pan Africa interest especially with regard to research and policy. Support quality delivery on research carried out in area program with link to pan Africa program outcome.

C. Support advocacy work including popular campaign and lobby

• Prepare advocacy material (e.g. briefing notes for press, popular material)
• Work with the rest of the PAP team to ensure that material produced by ACORD are accurate, understandable for the intended audience and participate in quality assurance
• Support CSOs partners and farmers movements in their technical work and position statements
• Develop synergies within other CSOs, research and policy institutes pertinent to our work and aligned with ACORD interest.
• Attend and represent ACORD in relevant meetings and forum /summit on request by the line manager or the organisation.
• Execute any other activities as judged pertinent for the advancement of the food sovereignty agenda.

Job Requirements

A. Education / Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: Masters in Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or Agricultural Sciences; international relation or law or related science

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Research and policy work in the INGO sector at Pan-African and International level;
• Strong experience in research and policy analysis in area of economic justice, trade and agriculture.

B. Technical Expertise

• Excellent Communication( written and oral ) and Public Relations skills: very good oral expression and writing skills in both languages;
• High level of conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis skills;
• Very good understanding of food sovereignty and economic justice issues specifically at the level of Policy influence in the Pan-Africa scene;
• Highly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches on food sovereignty work at Pan-African level
• Good organisational, research , negotiation and analytical capabilities
• Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from variety of sources

C. Required Competencies

• Strategic thinking capacity
• Adaptation skills: ability to work in a multicultural environment, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
• High level conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis skills;
• Collaboration and Team work;
• Decision making and problem solving skills;
• Partnership and Negotiation skills
• Innovative skills
• Communicate with impact with various stakeholders
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines

Remuneration: A competitive international package

Download the application form from this link and 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 above 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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Policy and Advocacy Advisor ACORD , Job in Kenya

Position: Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Location: London

Responsible To: Head of Policy & Advocacy

Organisational Context

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan-African Organization working for Social Justice and Development in Africa.

ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development. People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future.

This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research methodologies and policy advocacy. ACORD works in partnership with local civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.

The ACORD Programming Strategy is organised around 4 themes:

i) Livelihoods with emphasis on Food Sovereignty,

ii) Conflict,

iii) Gender & other forms of discrimination and

iv) HIV/AIDS.

Strengthening of African civil society, citizens’ movements and governance is a cross-cutting theme in all ACORD’s work. ACORD implements twelve (12) thematically aligned country and Area Programmes in 17 countries across Africa. The Pan-African Program is managed from the ACORD Headquarters in Nairobi and has food sovereignty as the overarching theme.

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

A. Programming

• 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;
• Develop and implement an Annual Operational Plan and budget as part of the process of achieving the annual milestones towards the outcomes and objectives of the Pan-African Program;
• 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 and Aids, conflict and relevant linkages, and maintain a regular process of feeding the ACORD Pan-African Program Team and Area Programmes;
• Gather relevant intelligence on issues of food sovereignty and other themes so as to keep ACORD and its partners on top of the knowledge in the area and inform meaningfully the advocacy and lobby work;
• Develop and maintain sustained Partnerships and Alliances with Civil Society Organizations 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;
• Develop and implement a lobbying and advocacy strategy and plans towards critical actors and “change makers” in the UK and Europe;
• In collaboration with the ACORD policy and advocacy team based in Nairobi, support the preparation of advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position papers, communication messages, position statement and any other material relevant to the ongoing campaign;
• Raise sustained public profile of ACORD and its agenda through creating, developing and maintaining good relations with the media in Europe;
• Be part of the CSOs and other social movements’ processes that are relevant to ACORD policy work and position ACORD agenda and partners. These would be in priority the UK and European food groups, the trade justice movement, gender justice, conflict and gender movement;
• Represent ACORD in UN ECOSSOC processes and others as an accredited member and keep abreast and position Acord agenda in the forum;
• Facilitate farmers, partners and staff of ACORD in Africa to engage in relevant processes, and policy debate in Europe
• Seek advice and agreement from the Head of Policy & Advocacy in case of any significant conceptual or programming changes in the course of the implementation of the Pan-African Program;
• Inform the Head of Policy & Advocacy on other opportunities and possibilities that may arise at the implementation stage that are likely to strengthen program results.

B. Funding and Management

• 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;
• Manage the approved budget for the Pan-African programme allocated for the Northern area within the approved annual work plan (as agreed with the Head of Policy & Advocacy on an annual basis);
• Produce regular monthly update and bi-annual, annual narrative and financial report for the Pan-African Program.
• Support any additional donor reporting activities for the Pan-African program in compliance with agreements between ACORD and donors;
• Promote information sharing in relation to the food sovereignty initiative;

C. Staff Supervision and Collaboration

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor is under the direct supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy.

Internal

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor will work closely with the Conflicts/Gender HIV & AIDS Thematic Managers, the Livelihoods Policy Advisor, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator and the Head of Programmes Operations & Development.

S/he shall also work closely with colleagues in other departments- Partnership development, Funding and Communications, Human Resources & Organisational Development and Finance.

External

The position holder will develop strong partnerships with Civil Society Organisations and Social Movements and link ACORD’s work to other Northern initiatives.

The nature and modalities of institutional relationships shall be adapted to ACORD’s existing organisational terms and processes, and contribute to the successful implementation of ACORD’s Pan African Programme on Food Sovereignty.

Job Requirements

Education/ Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualification: Masters in Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or Agricultural Sciences; International Relations or Communication, Law or related field.

Experience:

• 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.

Technical Expertise

• Excellent Communication and Public Relations skills;
• Very good oral expression and writing skills
• Bilingual: English-French or Portuguese spoken and written is an essential requirement for the position
• 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 economic justice and gender justice
• Good organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilities
• Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources

Required Competencies

• Adaptation skills: ability to work well in a multicultural environment
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
• Conceptual, strategic and analytical skills;
• Collaboration and Team work;
• Decision making and problem solving skills;
• Partnership and Negotiation skills
• Creativity and ability to be innovative
• Communicate with impact with various stakeholders
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines

Remuneration: a very competitive package

Download the application form from this link and 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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