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Advocacy, Policy and Communication Specialist
International Rescue Committee
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The IRC has been present in West & Central Africa region since the 1990s and is currently operating in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon & CAR, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger and Nigeria. The IRC in the region implements programs through the arc of crisis, in emergency, humanitarian and development contexts. As an organization, the IRC uses its influence and raises the voice of our clients to effect meaningful change. The regional team works in collaboration with the Global Policy & Advocacy team, which uses the power of IRC’s ideas and influence to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC clients across the globe, including in this region. The Advocacy, Policy and Communications Specialist will work with the Regional Vice President, Deputy Regional Director, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy, Associate Director Public Affairs and Communications for Africa, Country Directors, advocacy and communications colleagues and other key personnel to position and effect change in the advocacy and communications sphere.
Job Overview / Summary:
The Advocacy, Policy and Communications Specialist will lead the development, alignment and implementation of the West and Central Africa region advocacy, policy and communication strategy, and provide strategic guidance and support to efforts at a country and regional level. The Specialist will be responsible for developing policy positions & advocacy plans across regional and sub-regional themes, overseeing internal & external communication needs for the region and strengthening the IRC’s position in regional and international fora. The Specialist will develop and implement activities to enhance principled humanitarian action; drive transformative, measurable improvement in the effectiveness of aid; and raise attention to the dynamics affecting communities in the region. They will strengthen collaboration with global colleagues to ensure that the regional context informs advocacy and policy positioning.
Major Responsibilities:
Advocacy Strategy: In close alignment with global Advocacy and Influence team, lead advocacy strategy and messaging development and implementation for regional and country-level policy goals, developing global advocacy messaging, identifying, building and monitoring influential regional stakeholders, processes and relationships and supporting the influence efforts of Country Programs through field visits and/or virtual meetings where relevant. Facilitate the implementation of regional, country-specific and global advocacy strategies, including developing plans to reach relevant audiences and advocacy targets, including power mapping and tactical planning.
Develop an enabling environment for priority programme interventions Support IRC’s efforts to scale the most impactful programmatic interventions by crafting strategies to overcome political and policy barriers to their deployment nationally, regionally and globally.
Policy Engagement and Agenda-Setting: Develop regional and country-specific policy agendas, in collaboration with internal and external experts, that advance IRC global policy priorities, respond to identified challenges in the humanitarian/development sectors and are aligned with S100 and one another. Develop analysis and position papers to inform advocacy work for the region and globally where relevant.
Communications Strategy: Oversee the development and maintenance of the IRC regional communications strategy, in line with IRC’s brand and principles of the humanitarian community, by the Regional Communications Coordinator.
Publications: Oversee production of polished and accessible external reports to inform key audiences about project activities and the needs of displaced people in the region and to influence policy decisions. Contribute to press releases and lead sign-off of relevant regional products, ensuring the accuracy and quality of information before dissemination.
Internal Collaboration: Facilitate mechanisms to ensure sharing of information and analysis, and alignment of policy/advocacy messaging and positioning across country programs, the regional office and global headquarters. Serve as the primary point of contact for influence in the region. Ensure that information about the IRC’s response activities in the region are disseminated to regional and HQ staff as appropriate.
External engagement: Engage in regional and national dialogues with key policymakers and stakeholders to pursue country, regional and global advocacy priorities. Maintain active working relationships with external national, regional and global stakeholders including other INGOs, UN Agencies, think tanks, analysts and community-based organizations.
Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson, providing briefings on the situation in the sub-regional contexts to key internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, government officials, journalists, and donors. Engage with international and regional media to pitch stories about IRC’s response, advocacy priorities and partnerships, resulting in high-quality, top-tier coverage.
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: Deputy Regional Director
Position indirectly reports to: Policy and advocacy team.
Position supervisors: Regional Communications Coordinator and technically supports the country-based advocacy colleagues
Key internal relationships: RVP, Country Directors and Deputy Director Programs, Global Advocacy, Policy and Communications colleagues, and relevant subject matter experts including Regional Technical Leads, Safety, Security and Humanitarian access colleagues etc.
Key external relationships: Regional and national advocacy fora, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, FONGA (INGO regional coordination body).
Requirements
Education:
Degree in Law, Government, Political Science, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related discipline.
Fluency in French & English is essential both oral and written.
Work experience:
6-8 years of experience working on humanitarian, development and/or foreign policy issues. At least two years of experience living and working overseas, preferably in West Africa.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy and communications efforts in relevant contexts with a focus on creativity and strategic thinking.
Demonstrated skills and competencies:
Excellent research and writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives.
Excellent networking, interpersonal, communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills and an ability to cultivate and maintain a personal network of sources and contacts.
Knowledge of humanitarian system and assistance, blockages to humanitarian access and solutions to protracted displacement, particularly in the West Africa context including the Central Sahel region.
Understanding of international relief and development issues and sector decision making processes, and the political landscape informing them, such as the role of international stakeholders, including national governments, regional institutions, the UN, donors, multilateral development banks etc.
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate successfully in easily understandable language with diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to think strategically and work quickly and effectively under pressure, including the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
Culturally sensitive - able and interested in working with a multi-diverse team.
Working Environment:
Standard office work environment and/or remote work. Up to 20% travel required.
Gender Equality:
The IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
The IRC has been present in West & Central Africa region since the 1990s and is currently operating in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon & CAR, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger and Nigeria. The IRC in the region implements programs through the arc of crisis, in emergency, humanitarian and development contexts. As an organization, the IRC uses its influence and raises the voice of our clients to effect meaningful change. The regional team works in collaboration with the Global Policy & Advocacy team, which uses the power of IRC’s ideas and influence to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC clients across the globe, including in this region. The Advocacy, Policy and Communications Specialist will work with the Regional Vice President, Deputy Regional Director, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy, Associate Director Public Affairs and Communications for Africa, Country Directors, advocacy and communications colleagues and other key personnel to position and effect change in the advocacy and communications sphere.
Job Overview / Summary:
The Advocacy, Policy and Communications Specialist will lead the development, alignment and implementation of the West and Central Africa region advocacy, policy and communication strategy, and provide strategic guidance and support to efforts at a country and regional level. The Specialist will be responsible for developing policy positions & advocacy plans across regional and sub-regional themes, overseeing internal & external communication needs for the region and strengthening the IRC’s position in regional and international fora. The Specialist will develop and implement activities to enhance principled humanitarian action; drive transformative, measurable improvement in the effectiveness of aid; and raise attention to the dynamics affecting communities in the region. They will strengthen collaboration with global colleagues to ensure that the regional context informs advocacy and policy positioning.
Major Responsibilities:
Advocacy Strategy: In close alignment with global Advocacy and Influence team, lead advocacy strategy and messaging development and implementation for regional and country-level policy goals, developing global advocacy messaging, identifying, building and monitoring influential regional stakeholders, processes and relationships and supporting the influence efforts of Country Programs through field visits and/or virtual meetings where relevant. Facilitate the implementation of regional, country-specific and global advocacy strategies, including developing plans to reach relevant audiences and advocacy targets, including power mapping and tactical planning.
Develop an enabling environment for priority programme interventions Support IRC’s efforts to scale the most impactful programmatic interventions by crafting strategies to overcome political and policy barriers to their deployment nationally, regionally and globally.
Policy Engagement and Agenda-Setting: Develop regional and country-specific policy agendas, in collaboration with internal and external experts, that advance IRC global policy priorities, respond to identified challenges in the humanitarian/development sectors and are aligned with S100 and one another. Develop analysis and position papers to inform advocacy work for the region and globally where relevant.
Communications Strategy: Oversee the development and maintenance of the IRC regional communications strategy, in line with IRC’s brand and principles of the humanitarian community, by the Regional Communications Coordinator.
Publications: Oversee production of polished and accessible external reports to inform key audiences about project activities and the needs of displaced people in the region and to influence policy decisions. Contribute to press releases and lead sign-off of relevant regional products, ensuring the accuracy and quality of information before dissemination.
Internal Collaboration: Facilitate mechanisms to ensure sharing of information and analysis, and alignment of policy/advocacy messaging and positioning across country programs, the regional office and global headquarters. Serve as the primary point of contact for influence in the region. Ensure that information about the IRC’s response activities in the region are disseminated to regional and HQ staff as appropriate.
External engagement: Engage in regional and national dialogues with key policymakers and stakeholders to pursue country, regional and global advocacy priorities. Maintain active working relationships with external national, regional and global stakeholders including other INGOs, UN Agencies, think tanks, analysts and community-based organizations.
Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson, providing briefings on the situation in the sub-regional contexts to key internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, government officials, journalists, and donors. Engage with international and regional media to pitch stories about IRC’s response, advocacy priorities and partnerships, resulting in high-quality, top-tier coverage.
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: Deputy Regional Director
Position indirectly reports to: Policy and advocacy team.
Position supervisors: Regional Communications Coordinator and technically supports the country-based advocacy colleagues
Key internal relationships: RVP, Country Directors and Deputy Director Programs, Global Advocacy, Policy and Communications colleagues, and relevant subject matter experts including Regional Technical Leads, Safety, Security and Humanitarian access colleagues etc.
Key external relationships: Regional and national advocacy fora, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, FONGA (INGO regional coordination body).
Requirements
Education:
Degree in Law, Government, Political Science, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related discipline.
Fluency in French & English is essential both oral and written.
Work experience:
6-8 years of experience working on humanitarian, development and/or foreign policy issues. At least two years of experience living and working overseas, preferably in West Africa.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy and communications efforts in relevant contexts with a focus on creativity and strategic thinking.
Demonstrated skills and competencies:
Excellent research and writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives.
Excellent networking, interpersonal, communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills and an ability to cultivate and maintain a personal network of sources and contacts.
Knowledge of humanitarian system and assistance, blockages to humanitarian access and solutions to protracted displacement, particularly in the West Africa context including the Central Sahel region.
Understanding of international relief and development issues and sector decision making processes, and the political landscape informing them, such as the role of international stakeholders, including national governments, regional institutions, the UN, donors, multilateral development banks etc.
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate successfully in easily understandable language with diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to think strategically and work quickly and effectively under pressure, including the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
Culturally sensitive - able and interested in working with a multi-diverse team.
Working Environment:
Standard office work environment and/or remote work. Up to 20% travel required.
Gender Equality:
The IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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Senior Media Relations Specialist, Public Affairs
20100 Mwembe
KES320000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is seeking a strategic and accomplished Senior Media Relations Specialist to lead public affairs and media engagement initiatives. This position is fully remote, empowering you to manage relationships and craft compelling narratives from anywhere. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in public relations, media outreach, crisis communication, and developing strong relationships with journalists and media outlets. You will be responsible for shaping public perception, promoting key messages, and ensuring effective communication during sensitive situations. This remote role demands exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance public perception and support organizational objectives.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across various media platforms.
- Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other PR materials.
- Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to relevant outlets to secure positive coverage.
- Manage crisis communications, developing strategies and responding effectively to sensitive issues.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports on media sentiment and impact.
- Advise senior leadership on media-related matters and prepare them for interviews and public appearances.
- Organize and manage press conferences, media briefings, and other PR events.
- Collaborate with internal communications and marketing teams to ensure integrated messaging.
- Identify and leverage emerging media channels and platforms for strategic outreach.
- Develop and manage media relations budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Stay abreast of current events, industry trends, and public affairs issues that may impact the organization.
- Mentor junior PR staff and contribute to the development of communication best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
- Proven track record of securing positive media coverage and managing media crises effectively.
- Extensive network of contacts within the media industry is highly desirable.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of media landscape, including traditional and digital channels.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
- Experience in crisis communications management is essential.
- Familiarity with media monitoring and PR software tools.
- Adaptability and a proactive approach to evolving media trends.
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Senior Media Relations Specialist - Remote Public Affairs
40201 Abothuguchi West
KES90000 Monthly
WhatJobs
Posted 7 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Media Relations Specialist to join their dynamic communications team in a fully remote capacity. This role is instrumental in shaping public perception, managing media outreach, and developing compelling narratives for a diverse range of initiatives. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with journalists, pitching stories, drafting press releases and media kits, and monitoring media coverage. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional writing and communication skills, a deep understanding of media landscapes, and a proven track record in public relations and media outreach, all managed effectively from a remote setting. This position requires creativity, proactivity, and the ability to respond effectively to evolving media environments.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and public understanding.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with local, national, and international media outlets and journalists.
- Proactively pitch compelling story ideas and angles to target media.
- Draft, edit, and disseminate press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and other PR materials.
- Coordinate and facilitate media interviews for spokespersons.
- Monitor media coverage across various platforms, analyzing trends and sentiment.
- Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Develop crisis communication plans and manage media responses during sensitive situations.
- Create and manage media contact databases.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
- Organize virtual press conferences and media events.
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of media relations activities.
- This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility. While the strategic focus may extend to audiences relevant to Garissa, Garissa, KE , the role itself is entirely remote, allowing you to work from your preferred location.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a proven track record of success.
- Established network of media contacts and a deep understanding of media operations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to craft compelling press releases and persuasive pitches.
- Experience in developing and executing media strategies.
- Strong understanding of current media trends and digital communication platforms.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Experience in crisis communications is a significant advantage.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software is desirable.
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Lead Media Relations Specialist - Remote Public Affairs
30100 Tuwan
KES2500000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 7 days ago
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Our client, a prominent organization in the public affairs sector, is seeking a skilled Lead Media Relations Specialist for a fully remote position. This role is essential for developing and executing comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the organization's public image and manage communications effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public relations, media outreach, and crisis communications, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with journalists and media outlets. You will be responsible for crafting compelling press releases, media kits, and other communication materials, and for identifying opportunities for positive media coverage.
Key responsibilities include monitoring media trends, responding to media inquiries, and coordinating interviews for organizational spokespersons. You will also play a crucial role in developing and implementing crisis communication plans to manage sensitive issues effectively. The ability to proactively engage with media at local, national, and international levels is highly valued. This position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, and a keen understanding of the media landscape. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals. We are looking for a creative and resourceful individual who can navigate complex communication challenges and deliver measurable results. This remote role offers the flexibility to manage national and international media relations, impacting organizational visibility for communities including Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE .
Key responsibilities include monitoring media trends, responding to media inquiries, and coordinating interviews for organizational spokespersons. You will also play a crucial role in developing and implementing crisis communication plans to manage sensitive issues effectively. The ability to proactively engage with media at local, national, and international levels is highly valued. This position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, and a keen understanding of the media landscape. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals. We are looking for a creative and resourceful individual who can navigate complex communication challenges and deliver measurable results. This remote role offers the flexibility to manage national and international media relations, impacting organizational visibility for communities including Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE .
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Advocacy and Policy Lead – East and Southern Africa region
Nairobi, Nairobi
Christian Aid
Posted 1 day ago
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Advocacy and Policy Lead - East and Southern Africa region
Permanent. Full time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: £49,663 per year
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of the Multi-Country Cluster (MCC), the Advocacy & Policy Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight of MCC policy and advocacy strategy, defining influencing priorities, and coordinates with other Advocacy leads to co-design thematic global advocacy strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals
The post-holder will collaborate with MCC Partnership and Strategy Lead , build a cohort of national and regional partnerships, including faith partnerships that strategically align and maximise impact. Provide technical support to partners for advocacy and connect partners to regional and global spaces to forefront their voices and drive meaningful change.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Advocacy and Policy Lead include:
Drive and oversee the MCC advocacy strategy, collaborating with global advocacy colleagues to co-design thematic global advocacy strategies, so that they respond to partner voices and priorities and local contexts, aligning with organisational values and goals.
Provides strategic oversight for global advocacy in global spaces, to ensure advocacy is impactful, and is in close collaboration with partners and faith groups and rooted in evidence and theological reflection and aligns with organisational values and goals.
Horizon scan and provide policy and advocacy insight to MCC Leadership and partners, fostering a team mindset and support a culture of knowledge sharing of ideas and insights.
Collaborate with the MCC Partnership and Strategy Lead, build a cohort of national and regional partnerships, including faith partnerships, to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of partners working on short- and medium-term outcomes and systemic change to align with organisational values and goals.
Act as a convenor of policy and advocacy spaces by supporting and strengthening national and regional advocacy platforms where partners, policymakers, and civil society actors can collaborate on shared priorities, fostering a mindset of connection.
Provides technical support for advocacy planning, advocacy proposal development, evidence gathering, relationship building, integrating advocacy into programme design, including in designing multi-country advocacy strategies that are meaningful, streamlined and aligned.
Act as an ambassador by representing Christian Aid and engage in regional and global spaces jointly with partners, collaborating with the Pan African Advocacy Lead, as relevant, ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals.
Identify evidence gaps and support partners to commission or produce policy/research/evidence work, connecting with relevant institutions to facilitate highly impactful and meaningful outcomes.
Maintain up to date analysis of the country and regional context and bring evidence to the UK/global spaces.
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
Degree level qualification in a relevant field.
Substantial experience in supporting national and regional organisations to develop an advocacy strategy, including integrating advocacy into programme work.
Substantial experience of supporting and accompanying partners to navigate and influence on a global scale.
Substantial experience of devising, leading and implementing advocacy strategies, preferably in another NGO or faith group.
Substantial experience of networking, building alliances and coordinating initiatives in networks and faith groups.
Substantial experience of peer-to-peer learning.
Substantial experience of policy research and managing research projects.
Substantial experience of public speaking to a variety of audiences, including the media.
Substantial experience of budget management.
Detailed understanding of the current policy debates, trends and analytical frameworks around key development issues.
Detailed understanding of power and political analysis, and rights-based approaches.
Detailed understanding of national and regional Civil Society and faith networks - their policy positions and dynamics.
Understanding of how theology influences policy.
Detailed understanding of national, regional and continental institutions and processes.
Highly developed verbal and written communications experience, especially the ability to communicate complex issues simply.
Significant experience of political analysis and horizon scanning.
Highly developed coaching and mentoring skills.
Highly developed ability to work across cultural contexts with Civil Society and faith leaders in different countries.
Highly developed ability to build lasting relationships with key networks, organisations and advocacy targets.
Highly developed ability to negotiate with, influence and persuade others in a collaborative manner.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
Permanent. Full time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: £49,663 per year
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of the Multi-Country Cluster (MCC), the Advocacy & Policy Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight of MCC policy and advocacy strategy, defining influencing priorities, and coordinates with other Advocacy leads to co-design thematic global advocacy strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals
The post-holder will collaborate with MCC Partnership and Strategy Lead , build a cohort of national and regional partnerships, including faith partnerships that strategically align and maximise impact. Provide technical support to partners for advocacy and connect partners to regional and global spaces to forefront their voices and drive meaningful change.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Advocacy and Policy Lead include:
Drive and oversee the MCC advocacy strategy, collaborating with global advocacy colleagues to co-design thematic global advocacy strategies, so that they respond to partner voices and priorities and local contexts, aligning with organisational values and goals.
Provides strategic oversight for global advocacy in global spaces, to ensure advocacy is impactful, and is in close collaboration with partners and faith groups and rooted in evidence and theological reflection and aligns with organisational values and goals.
Horizon scan and provide policy and advocacy insight to MCC Leadership and partners, fostering a team mindset and support a culture of knowledge sharing of ideas and insights.
Collaborate with the MCC Partnership and Strategy Lead, build a cohort of national and regional partnerships, including faith partnerships, to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of partners working on short- and medium-term outcomes and systemic change to align with organisational values and goals.
Act as a convenor of policy and advocacy spaces by supporting and strengthening national and regional advocacy platforms where partners, policymakers, and civil society actors can collaborate on shared priorities, fostering a mindset of connection.
Provides technical support for advocacy planning, advocacy proposal development, evidence gathering, relationship building, integrating advocacy into programme design, including in designing multi-country advocacy strategies that are meaningful, streamlined and aligned.
Act as an ambassador by representing Christian Aid and engage in regional and global spaces jointly with partners, collaborating with the Pan African Advocacy Lead, as relevant, ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals.
Identify evidence gaps and support partners to commission or produce policy/research/evidence work, connecting with relevant institutions to facilitate highly impactful and meaningful outcomes.
Maintain up to date analysis of the country and regional context and bring evidence to the UK/global spaces.
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
Degree level qualification in a relevant field.
Substantial experience in supporting national and regional organisations to develop an advocacy strategy, including integrating advocacy into programme work.
Substantial experience of supporting and accompanying partners to navigate and influence on a global scale.
Substantial experience of devising, leading and implementing advocacy strategies, preferably in another NGO or faith group.
Substantial experience of networking, building alliances and coordinating initiatives in networks and faith groups.
Substantial experience of peer-to-peer learning.
Substantial experience of policy research and managing research projects.
Substantial experience of public speaking to a variety of audiences, including the media.
Substantial experience of budget management.
Detailed understanding of the current policy debates, trends and analytical frameworks around key development issues.
Detailed understanding of power and political analysis, and rights-based approaches.
Detailed understanding of national and regional Civil Society and faith networks - their policy positions and dynamics.
Understanding of how theology influences policy.
Detailed understanding of national, regional and continental institutions and processes.
Highly developed verbal and written communications experience, especially the ability to communicate complex issues simply.
Significant experience of political analysis and horizon scanning.
Highly developed coaching and mentoring skills.
Highly developed ability to work across cultural contexts with Civil Society and faith leaders in different countries.
Highly developed ability to build lasting relationships with key networks, organisations and advocacy targets.
Highly developed ability to negotiate with, influence and persuade others in a collaborative manner.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
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