Purpose of the position
The Project Advocacy Officer will have the responsibility for delivering a coordinated and integrated advocacy intervention and to reinforce impact on the ground by bringing priorities from the grassroots into the LWF’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), through a Rights-Based Approach. The position will ensure that the voice of the rights-holders voice and engagement in local, national, regional and international human rights spaces is amplified, particularly those touching on issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and host local community.
Specifically,
Contribute to the conceptualization of the human rights advocacy projects with a special focus on the UPR Project design and implementation process in a manner that is consistent with the LWF/DWS Kenya-Somalia Program Strategy.
Establish new and/or strengthen existing strategic coalitions/alliances/networks at the local level and national level by developing a wider partner engagement strategy with LWF.
Additionally, ensure that strong relationships are held as paramount and actively nurtured so that right holders, partners and organizational staff are engaged.
Effective and accurate management of project activities, including preparation of logistic and procurement actions necessary to the implementation of the activities, monitoring and evaluation;
Ensure quality implementation and facilitate knowledge building and learning sessions among relevant staff, partners and stakeholders on human rights advocacy.
Prepare project work plan, M&E plans (in liaison with the SPO PSC and PMER) and submit quality and timely report (internal and external).
Actively participate in coordination meetings, cluster, working group/coalitions/network meeting and share the project update for concerned stakeholder.
Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Rights, Community Development, Law, Gender Development or related field.
Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
Proven experience of minimum 5 years working within a humanitarian and development programme.
Experience gained with an international NGO will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience in UN and/or AU human rights instruments- UPR, ACHPR, Treaty Bodies etc.
Certification in either Program Management, Policy Formulation, Gender Rights and Advocacy Skills or other relevant certifications an added advantage.
Proven expertise on community engagement, organizational capacity development, and networking is critical.
Possession of a valid new generation passport is of essence .
COMPETENCIES
Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
Proven experience in Project Management within the humanitarian sector.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
Excellent analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
Ability to work independently.
Proven expertise in community outreach, mobilization and organizing.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
A person of high integrity that will model LWF/WS Kenya Somali Program core values:
Dignity and justice
Compassion and commitment
Respect for diversity
Inclusion and participation
Transparency and accountability
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