Education/qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in gender, political science, development studies, agriculture, environment, law, communications, journalism and any other relevant field.
A Master’s degree in related studies will be an added advantage
Any other academic or professional qualifications that will enhance the role including short courses in related work and project management.
At least 5 years’ experience in advocacy, gender and youth empowerment issues.
Experience in agroecology, climate change, agriculture, environmental science and community development interventions will be an added advantage.
Experience and skills in resource mobilization, fund raising and networks
Experience and skills in designing, planning implementing and reporting programmes
Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential statistical software packages, particularly word, excel, power point, emails and the internet.
Desired skills and qualities
Excellent communication and writing skills, including experience of working effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences
A team player with ability to work with other employees at all levels of the organization
Excellent organizational skills, who can also work independently and prioritize own workload
A self-starter with initiative and confidence to lead in their designated field
Ability to work under pressure yet deliver multiple tasks on time with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interact with member organizations and other partners
Excellent relationship management skills and experience working with people in different contexts
Ability to build capacity of staff and partners to deliver advocacy, gender and youth work in agroecology
Familiarity with local, county, national and international institutions, mechanisms and a wide range of actors across the development sector with experience of working with networks, government and/or CSOs
Hold excellent analytical and communication skills and must have a keen eye for details and ability towrite excellent donor narrative reports.
Strong knowledge in research, capacity building and ICT skills
Self-organized with ability to manage time and tight schedules, working effectively under pressure
Proven ability to develop relationships with the media, other civil society organizations, and networks
Be willing and able to travel extensively within and outside the country
Roles and responsibilities
Planning, managing, and execution of PELUM-Kenya advocacy, gender and youth planned interventions, activities, events and forums with like-minded partners of PELUM-Kenya.
Develop and implement an annual plan and budget for advocacy work in the area of gender and youth
Prepare monthly reports on key project activities, issues and required action points
Create awareness among staff and partner communities on the rights of women, men, boys and girls, and support documentation and sharing of lessons on gender, youth and advocacy
Participate in relevant forums to enhance the success of the PELUM-Kenya network advocacy, gender and youth priorities
Establish and maintain a vibrant youth and women network and forge links with other like-minded stakeholders and partners
Work within project management processes ensuring timely delivery of work to meet the highest quality standards expected by PELUM Kenya
Make follow-ups of the action points made in meetings and workshops on gender, advocacy and youth issues
Keep track of the development of the issues affecting women and youth both at County, National and global levels
Respond appropriately to emerging relevant advocacy issues and especially those that affect women and youth.
Facilitating capacity building processes at national, regional and international meetings and events
Lead training workshops for relevant stakeholders, staff and key actors on advocacy, gender and youth related topics
Professionally represent PELUM Kenya in a variety of meetings and other external fora
Actively fundraise for advocacy, women and youth programmes
Developing key advocacy knowledge products such as: concept notes, conference outcome statements, call to action statements/communique, evidence briefs, advocacy briefs and reports.
Support any other related advocacy, gender and youth initiatives at PELUM Kenya
Perform other duties to strengthen the PELUM Kenya advocacy, gender and youth thematic area as may be required.
Any other assigned role by the management
Other details
Full time, three-year renewable contract
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronic applications stating current and expected salary and detailed CVs with a contact mobile phone number, names and contacts of three referees to recruitment@pelumkenya.net with the subject: PROGRAMME OFFICER: ADVOCACY GENDER AND YOUTH to reach us by September 8th 2023. Applicants should NOT send attach any scanned copies of certificate or testimonials.Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.
Apply via :
recruitment@pelumkenya.net
