DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international
development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and
Brussels. DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.
For more information see www.dsw-online.org
DSW Kenya seeks to recruit the following staff based in the Nairobi office:
Vacancy 1: Advocacy Coordinator
General Description
DSW Kenya seeks to recruit the following staff based in the Nairobi office:
Vacancy 1: Advocacy Coordinator
General Description
The Advocacy Coordinator is primarily responsible for in-country
advocacy initiatives.
He/she will support local and regional advocacy initiatives and
contribute effectively in the realization of the DSW Advocacy objectives and
desired results.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
Advocacy Leadership and Policy Analysis
·
Project Implementation
·
Advocacy Evaluation, Reporting and Documentation
·
Building of Partner’s Advocacy Capacity
·
Networking and Partnerships
Minimum requirements:
·
Post Graduate qualification in Social Sciences preferably in
Development, Political Science, Communication or International Affairs.
·
3 years of working experience with a proven track record in
policy and advocacy work is essential.
·
Good knowledge of the functioning of the EU, including EU
decision-making procedures and EU development cooperation policies/funding is
desirable.
·
Affinity for financial management
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Excellent oral and written English language skills
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Problem solving with the ability to multi-task
Vacancy 2: Resource Mobilization
Coordinator
General Description
General Description
The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is primarily responsible
for coordination of proposal writing processes and technical assistance.
He/she will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator to
support related in-country initiatives and to enhance synergies with DSW’s
work.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
Proposal Writing, Review and Editing
·
Development of Resource Mobilization tools and systems
·
Technical Assistance, Coaching and Training CSOs and Consortia
·
Screening for EC RH/FP and Other Funding Opportunities
·
Networking and Partnerships
Minimum requirements:
·
University degree,
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At least 3 years of working experience in an international NGO
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Experience in writing proposals to main donors e.g. EU essential
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Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required
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Very good communication and computer skills
Interested candidates should send their CV, one page motivation
letter and salary expectations to vacancies@dswkenya.org by 5th January 2013
with the job being applied for clearly stated in the subject line.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake both oral
and written interviews
