Job Title: Programme
Officer - Advocacy
Job Code:
POA/KBO/131111
Number of
Positions Open: 1
Reports To:
Executive Director
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
Our client is a
national membership based organization whose mission is to empower women in
business to grow and excel.
It has
established itself as a key player in women’s economic empowerment working to
encourage women’s economic empowerment through advocacy, capacity development,
and mentorship and creating market linkages.
Job Objective:
The incumbent
will lead the implementation of the advocacy campaign which runs up to December
2014.
In particular
s/he will be responsible for delivering core advocacy strategies, identifying
opportunities to shape the campaign and build relationships with key
stakeholders.
The Policy and
Advocacy Officer will be expected to undertake their work in a manner that is
professional, friendly and flexible and be prepared, within reason, to
undertake other areas of work, as needed.
Primary
Responsibilities:
·
To work closely with the Executive Director on implementing the
advocacy campaign
·
To prepare accessible and succinct policy and advocacy
statements, papers, submissions and reports.
·
To alert our client to potential opportunities to positively
impact on and influence the development of the campaign
·
To help develop and disseminate policy positions
·
To promote the campaign through social media and other fora.
·
Develop funding proposals for the scale-up of the project
·
To be available to take part in and assist with media
opportunities and to represent our client on the campaign when appropriate.
·
Organize the campaign launch, seminars, conferences, meetings
and other events as and when required
·
Maintain accurate financial records and documents evidencing
sub-grant program expenditures.
·
To maintain and build-on existing relationships with key stakeholders
in the advocacy campaign
·
To respond in an efficient, friendly and appropriate manner to
queries and communications to and within the office.
·
Steer monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy project and
prepare reports to the project funder
·
Actively participate in team and staff meetings and reviews/
evaluations and to contribute to the development of the advocacy project as a
whole
·
Participate in the efficient flow of information within the
organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate.
·
Be committed to the purpose of the advocacy campaign and to work
within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation.
·
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
Experience:
·
A bachelor's degree in political science, law, communications or
a related social science
field (Masters degree will
be an added advantage)
·
At least 3 years experience in advocacy and preferably advocacy
on issues of women’s economic empowerment
·
A good understanding of the discourse on women’s economic
empowerment and market access in particular
·
Experience of influencing governments, parliamentarians and the
media in order to bring about change in policy and practice
·
A good understanding of Kenyan political institutions and
processes and how they link to KAWBO’s core issues
·
High level communication skills, including experience of
communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both
verbally and in writing
·
Excellent written and spoken English
·
Proven negotiation and influencing skills
Desirable
requirements: Knowledge of the Kenyan public procurement framework
How to Apply:
Interested
candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or
references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and
contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling
down and clicking on: Programme Officer
