JOB PURPOSE
Advocacy Intern will support the Advocacy Assistant in the implementation of Home Equals Project where he/she will assist in executing advocacy initiatives within the project. S/he will assist the Advocacy Assistant in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of advocacy activities within the Home Equals Project.
Home Equals Campaign is a global campaign that is dedicated to achieving policy change at all levels of governance, with the goal of ensuring equitable access to adequate, decent, and affordable housing and basic services for people living in informal settlements including security of land tenure for Homa Bay County.
DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: 3 MONTHS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy Support
Assist in development, planning and organization of advocacy activities for join initiatives between HFHK and other partners.
Assist in preparing budgets for advocacy activities.
Assisting with drafting advocacy letters and e-mails, as well as event invitations
Assist with engagement of champions, social mobilizers, and vulnerable groups to ensure community-led advocacy.
Assist in producing/drafting and sharing advocacy reports.
Assist in organizing events and messaging of advocacy issues during key events.
Stakeholders & Communication Support.
Assist in maintaining and building relationships with our partners, supporters, groups and organizations we work with.
Assist in establishment, strengthening and maintaining strategic networks, coalitions and alliances of various partnerships.
Assisting withdevelopment of advocacy messages around key dates, social media posts, articles on the advocacy
M & E Support.
Assist in overall monitoring and evaluation of activities being rolled-out.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS
Implementation is within project deliverables and grant compliance.
Timely and quality progress reporting in line with agreed templates
Number of stakeholders and community members participating in advocacy
Advocacy messages for the project
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in social sciences or a desirable field
Certificate in Advocacy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Little knowledge on aspects of adequate housing touching on access to basic services and secure land tenure
Knowledge of informal settlements
Skills in community advocacy programs
Ability to work with partners and communities in a participatory manner.
Ability to express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences.
Ability to compile a report with information from various sources.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage people at all levels.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with shifting priorities.
Sound I.T skills especially word, excel etc.
Possess a certificate of good conduct
EXPERIENCE
Not more than 1 year of relevant professional work experience in advocacy programs.
OTHER INFOMATION
Willing to uphold Christian principles of HFH Kenya
Ability to work long and odd hours, including weekends.
Confidentiality
Honesty
High levels of integrity
Closing date
12 Apr 2024
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If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your CV& Motivation letter as a single file by 12 April 2024 to: hr@hfhkenya.org Indicate in the subject of the email: Advocacy InternIf your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your CV& Motivation letter as a single file by 16 April 2024 to: hr@hfhkenya.org Indicate in the subject of the email: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – HOMA BAY
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hr@hfhkenya.org
