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Head of Policy and Campaigns
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Policy and Campaigns shall be responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of all policy and campaign work at AAIK.
Head of Policy and Campaigns
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Policy and Campaigns shall be responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of all policy and campaign work at AAIK.
S/he is
expected to provide leadership in building and strengthening coalitions and
alliances of strategic partners and stakeholders for solidarity in influencing
policies at national and international level.
In addition
s/he will oversee the organizations communication functions so as to raise the
profile and visibility of AAIK both nationally and internationally.
The holder
of the position is a member of the senior management team (UAMUZI) and is
expected to participate and contribute to strategic organizational decision
making processes and support fundraising efforts.
Coordinate
the delegation of functions on International Platform (IP) Projects by IS and
represent the organization at national and international policy influencing
spaces assigned to by the Executive Director.
Ensure
existence of effective staff management, development and results based
Performance in the policy and campaigns unit.
Specific
Responsibilities
Policy, Campaign & Advocacy
Policy, Campaign & Advocacy
1. Oversee the
delivery of partnership support in the identification of key issues affecting
women and people living in poverty and key collaborators for AAIK’s policy and
campaign work at national and international level;
2. Support
contribution of ideas by partners from the PSU level to inform AAIK’s policy
and campaign work at national and international level
3. Ensuring
that national and PSU level partners receive the required technical support in
the design of community led policy and campaign activities
4. Participate
in strategic policy spaces both at national and international level; and
5. Overseeing
development and maintenance of sound relations with policy, research and
advocacy specialists at regional and international levels.
6. Support
monitoring, evaluation and learning on policy and campaign work
7. Provide
support during the Annual Participatory Review and Reflection Process
Capacity Development
1. Oversee the
development and implementation of a capacity building framework on policy and
campaigns in line with AAIK’s campaign priorities
2. Provide
leadership in strengthening staff and partner capacity In community led
participatory policy research and analysis
3. Oversee the
development of AAIK's capacity to document, disseminate and learn from ongoing
policy and campaign work
4. Oversee the
delivery of capacity support to partners on rights based approach in advocating
for rights and enabling policies in favor of women and people living in poverty
and exclusion
5. Ensuring
AAIK policy and campaign work is well balanced, well documented and implemented
in an effective and efficient manner;
6. Overseeing
the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of AAIK’s policy and campaign work
Building and Strengthening Partnership Linkages and
Networking at National and International Level
1. Overseeing
establishment and management of co-operative relationships with partners and
other stakeholders at national level;
2. Ensuring
appropriate representation of AAIK in alliances and networks both within and
outside Kenya as may be required;
3. Support the
PSU Managers and other programme staff to strengthen policy and campaign
networks that AAIK is collaborating with on key policy and campaign
priorities.
4. Ensure that
partners at PSU’s are linked with national networks and policy spaces for
engagement
5. Coordinate
AAIK’s collaboration with networks, government agencies and other organizations
on specific policies in order to share information, experiences for influencing
Managing IS Project Delegation
1. Lead in the
process of discussions on the plans and budgets for the projects
2. Ensure that
project working group members are coordinated and engaged in the project
implementation process
3. Monitor,
evaluate and ensure regular sharing of progress among working group members and
timely reporting to AAIK Executive Director, Country Directors of
participating countries and IS
4. Ensure that
lessons on the projects are documented and shared within AAIK and across the
federation
Staff Management, Development and Performance Measurement:
1. Ensuring
efficient and effective management of staff within the Department taking into
account staff skills and leave allowance;
2. Participate
in the development of programming skills for staff involved in programme
activities;
3. Undertake
performance appraisal for staff in the Department and initiation of correction
actions for identified gaps;
4. Undertaking
training of staff within the department;
5. Development
of organizational wide performance measurement and impact assessment
indicators; and
6. Participate
in Board and committee meetings and give necessary support and information.
Senior Management Functions
1. Participate
in senior management meetings and implement agreed decisions and actions
2. Share
strategic issues that needs senior management decisions on AAIK’s policy and
campaign engagement work
3. Participate
in the Finance, Fundraising, Programme and Planning Committee of the Board
4. Coordinate
the process of identification of funding gaps on AAIK’s policy and campaign
work and facilitate the development of concepts and proposals to support
fundraising
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
1. An MBA or
Masters degree in social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized
University;
2. Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University;
3. Have at
least ten (10) years working experience in policy/programmes function in an
INGO or a large organization of which at least five (7) years must have been at
senior management position;
4. Have
demonstrated in-depth understanding of programming issues and Policy work at
organizational, national and international levels;
5. Have
practical experience in donor reporting, designing, setting up and
coordinating, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and
processes; and
6. Have an
understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to
promoting gender equity within the organization and in programme work.
Key Competences
1. Strong
conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills;
2. Excellent
management, leadership, planning and prioritization skills;
3. High degree
of integrity, dependability and confidentiality;
4. Good
interpersonal and communication skills coupled with ability to influence,
negotiate, advice, mentor and train;
5. Ability to
work independently and be self motivated; and
6. High level
of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, and e-mail.
How to Apply
To apply, click HERE to submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org. (Click HERE for system access procedure)
To apply, click HERE to submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org. (Click HERE for system access procedure)
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified
female candidates are encouraged to apply.
