Vacancy no. Ref: P/KGM Officer 10/2016
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary: Youth Agenda (YAA) is looking for a young dynamic, passionate innovative Programme Officer in charge of Knowledge Generation & Management to coordinate and manage Research, Documentation, Advocacy and Communication activities.
Main Responsibilities
Programme Officer- Knowledge Generation and Management Responsibilities will include:
Generating data for advocacy including monitoring policy implementation
Coordinating documentation, publishing and dissemination of youth related information.
Researching, writing articles, generating; newsletters, impact reports, journals, publicity materials, factsheets, internet web pages information and other publications for internal and external audiences
Organising, coordinating and monitoring media coverage for YAA activities including social media management
Generating and managing YAA electronic reports through videos and photographs
Designing and organising project related campaigns and profiling of youth leaders to enhance their visibility
Responsible for YAA Project database management
Branding and coordinating public relation activities and events
Personal Specification
Candidates must have in their possession a University degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Law, Communication, Sociology, Political Science or related field;
Postgraduate qualifications in a related field is an added advantage;
A minimum of 3 years experience working on policy /advocacy/ communication issues;
Candidates must be below 35 years of age
Excellent writing skills and the ability to write various types of documents including articles, press statements, position papers, information materials, proposals and donor reports;
Strong research skills;
Analytical Thinking and Decisive Judgment;
Experience of working with civil society, and of developing and implementing strategies for civil society capacity-building and dialogue/advocacy towards power-holders would be an advantage;
Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political, economic and social judgement;
Understanding of youth issues and passionate about communication
Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences;
Knowledge of key policy issues and gender equality would be an advantage
A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach;
A flexible and dynamic approach to work is essential.
