CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Ibis
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 08 Jan 2015

Purpose of the position

The Advocacy Advisor in cooperation with the two IBIS Programme Directors is responsible for developing advocacy strategies, coordinating and/or leading advocacy processes, ensuring capacity development of IBIS staff and partners, and on a continuous basis documenting achievements and challenges to inform the further development of IBIS in Liberia’s advocacy profile.

The Advocacy Advisor is responsible for coordination and overall management of the advocacy work by IBIS in Liberia. In a project-based manner, the Advocacy Advisor will ensure synergies and links between advocacy processes in the two thematic programmes in Education and Governance (ETP and GTP) and the newly established Ebola Rapid Response Program (ERRP). In addition to strengthening the in-country synergies between the programmes, the Advocacy Advisor will liaise with the three regional IBIS programmes Africa Against Poverty (AAP), West Africa Human Rights and Democracy (WAHRD), and Quality Education Against Poverty & Inequality (EAPI) to seek opportunities to make joint advocacy efforts, and ensure that IBIS in Liberia’s advocacy initiatives feed into and link with regional and global processes.

Supervision

The Advocacy Advisor manages the Education Liaison Officer and Communications officer in the country office. The Advocacy Advisor is in turned managed by the Country Director.

Tasks and responsibilities

ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS

• Identify opportunities for and support/lead advocacy processes and campaigns, in collaboration among IBIS partners, with the Education NGO Forum and in consortia of INGOs/NGOs and/or other Development Partners on issues relevant to and drawing on IBIS’ work.
• Support/lead the development of relevant materials for campaign work.
• Identify opportunities for and support the development of linkages between Local, National, regional and global advocacy work and campaigns, to facilitate collaboration as well as the exchange of information and experiences.
• As part of liaison function with GoL entities facilitate information sharing and support/lead policy influencing on issues relevant to the IBIS country, ETP and GTP strategies.
• Coordinate, facilitate, lead and/or support joint advocacy efforts of the Education NGO Forum, ensuring linkages with the IBIS ETP and GTP where possible
• Support GTP partners to define, plan and implement advocacy work, primarily under Outcome 2
• Lead partner lessons learned sessions during the quarterly GTP Partner Forum to identify lessons, as well as opportunities for future advocacy work

****DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT****

• Identify opportunities for strengthening dynamics and synergies between the GTP, ETP, ERRP and Education NGO Forum.
• Facilitate the development of advocacy strategies for the ETP and GTP.
• Develop project proposals or project based work methods for collaboration between the GTP, ETP, ERRP and Education NGO Forum.
• Overall coordination support to implementation of advocacy projects or project based work.
• Develop proposals for the use of the GTP innovation funds funding windows based on dialogue with GTP partners and the Governance Team during the quarterly partner forum.

****SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING****

• Identify and support training opportunities for IBIS partners and IBIS staff related to advocacy.
• Maintain and update the IBIS advocacy tool box, drawing on experiences and tools from HO and other likeminded organizations.
• Facilitate an annual review of achievement against the IBIS in Liberia Advocacy Strategy.
• Ensure continuous learning and documentation of the program based advocacy approach.

****LIAISON****

• Liaise with GoL education sector counterparts relevant to the work of the Education NGO Forum, ETP, ERP and GTP Outcome 2.
• Support liaison with relevant GoL counterparts for GTP Outcome 1 and 3, drawing on lessons from the education sector.
• Support liaison between IBIS partner platforms and participate, as relevant and appropriate, in all platform meetings.
• Liaise and act as focal point for engagement with IBIS regional programs WAHRD, AAP and EAPI on advocacy related activities.

****COMMUNICATIONS****

• Identify relevant stories and other communications products based on IBIS’ work for dissemination via relevant websites or other channels.
• Support the development of stories on IBIS’ advocacy work.
• Identify and coordinate the work flow for ensuring the production of relevant advocacy stories and other communications products.
• Support the communications officer in collaboration with WACA and act as liaison for the WACA on IBIS Liberia’s advocacy work.
• Identify and help formulate key interest stories for IBIS donor reporting and annual DANIDA reports.

****RESEARCH****

• Support research formulation under the GTP, ETP and Education NGO Forum with a view to ensure relevant linkages with planned advocacy work, with support from the Programme Development Manager.
• Identify concrete advocacy opportunities based on completed research.

****NON-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY****

Perform any other assignments reasonably associated with but not listed in this Job Description as and when assigned by the country director and programmes directors.

Competencies

Required skills & Qualifications

• A Post-Graduate Degree in Development Studies, Communication or similar areas.
• Proven experience with policy and advocacy work.
• Proven experience from working with NGOs and/or NGO networks.
• Proven experience working with national Government and NGO partners.
• Proven experience with capacity building and mentoring.
• Experience working with issues related to Education and/or Governance.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills in the English language. Danish is considered an advantage.

****Desirable skills****

• Experience from the Liberia context, preferably from similar work.
• Experience from West Africa, preferably from similar work.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Experience managing consultant and/or service contracts.

****Required attitudes****

• Solution and result-orientation.
• Innovative approaches to work.
• Team spirit.
• Leadership.
• Inter-culturally sensitivity and non-discrimination.
• Initiative and imagination.
• Ability to adjust and show flexibility in a changing context.
• Ability to manage stress and work in a busy environment.
• Terms of employment

Initial contract period: March 1, 2015 – April 30, 2017 (2 years).

Due to the prevailing situation in Liberia the post is not considered suitable for bringing children to stay during the assignment.

The terms and conditions for the position follow ‘Regulations for Expatriates assigned by IBIS’.

IBIS’ salary package for category III includes a monthly basic salary of DKK 21,722, a monthly pension contribution of 10% of the basic salary and a monthly gratuity allowance of DKK 2,000 (payable after expiry of contract).

Further more IBIS offers payment of an allowance to cover expenses in connection with expatriation and repatriation, provides an unfurnished housing, payment of outward and return travel as well as an insurance package. Quarterly rest and recreation trips.

Duty station is Monrovia; however, the candidate should be prepared for extensive travel throughout Liberia of up to 50%.

How to apply:

Application guidelines

We look forward to receiving a motivated application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vita completed in English. Please state application no. AA/LIB-0115 in the subject line and forward applications by email to job@ibis.dk before January 8, 2015 at 12 noon.

Interviews are planned to take place in Copenhagen on February 27, 2015.

IBIS considers diversity to be an advantage and we encourage everybody – irrespective of age, gender and of religious, sexual or ethnic affiliation – to apply for this position.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Nov 2014

Terms of Reference for Consultants & Individual Contractors

TitlePeacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) consultant**Purpose** To provide technical and field support to the Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) Unit within the Education Section of UNICEF in South Sudan.**Fees** Mid-level International Consultancy (P3 Level)**Location** Juba-based with regular field mission support**Duration** 6 months**Start Date** 20 November 2014 Reporting to Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education Manager

Purpose of the Consultancy:

UNICEF South Sudan (Education Section) is looking for an experienced Peacebuilding and Education Specialist to provide solid technical and field based support towards the Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy project in South Sudan.

Background:

South Sudan, a newly independent state with a population of about 8.4 million, 70% of whom constitute young people, is emerging from decades of conflicts recently compounded by what erupted on 15^th December 2013. The effects emerging from this protracted violence remain a primary development and emergency concern impinging on the achievement of the national strategies for sustainable peace as well as the various international instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s). The need for a comprehensive support peacebuilding strategy aimed at redressing the lost generation is something that requires the collective engagement of all hence PBEA programme aims to position education in promoting sustainable peace for all.

Justification:

The PBEA conflict analysis conducted in South Sudan identified various root causes some of which included limited resources, unemployment, poverty, gender-based violence, trauma to mention a few. Education that is conflict sensitive has the ability to serve as a spring board through which knowledge, attitudes and core values anchored on intellectual, interpersonal and psychosocial development necessary for effective management of everyday life challenges are learned and practiced.

The current institutional capacities are inadequately prepared to deal with these conflicting realities and it is imperative that all sectors are supported to work towards rebuilding and repositioning the new national recovery and development process. In particular, the education sector in South Sudan is greatly endowed with great potential and resources to contribute productively towards the national reconstruction phase and this needs to be well articulated and supported within a solid theoretical stance.

In 2011, UNICEF received funding for a new global programme on Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) from the Government of the Netherlands and South Sudan was selected as one of the 14 participating countries. The country outcomes focus on institutional capacity building, individual engagement through community and youth participation as well as adequate generation and use of evidence and knowledge in policies and programming. This will subsequently help in establishing linkages between education, conflict and peacebuilding. Although some initiatives have already started, many others are part of the multi-dimensional response strategy that is still being implemented. Moreover, the international community is increasingly recognizing the untapped potential of resources and social services including education in restoring peace and stability hence the need to properly support educational interventions that promote the role of education in peacebuilding.

Main function of the consultancy;

The consultant will assist the Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education Unit under the overall supervision of the Unit Manager

to achieve the following key tasks:

• Review the PBEA field support project to identify gaps and areas needing to be leveraged as the project draws to closure at the end of 2015.
• In consultation with partners, identify and/or develop strategies to support specific PBEA interventions so as to address the identified gaps and strengthen success components that are offering a greater comparative edge.
• Conduct at least six conflict sensitivity training including conflict sensitive spot checks with government, civil society and teachers at state level.
• Provide two new partners (PCAs) and support the already existing ones with technical expertise to innovatively strengthen results for Peacebuilding and life skills for transformative change such as Transitional Justice Education and Pastoralist Education.
• Produce three publishable human stories to show case experiences and lessons within the PBEA programme
• Support Media component by contributing articles to Newsletter, magazine and radio programmes for PBEA in South Sudan.
• Support the documentation of three case studies including the one on gender in the context of peace building.
• Establish functional inter-agency thematic groups in at least three new states and harness the capacity to maximize on peacebuilding synergies that promote sustainable peace for national development.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Report on the rapid gap analysis on existing PBEA interventions and modalities for improved performance for results
• Report on appropriate field support focusing on existing interventions and specific modalities for leveraging their comparative edge in the current context.
• Four reports on Conflict Sensitivity trainings conducted with spot checks at state level covering at least 200 leaders at national and state level
• Four monitoring reports for partners reflecting innovative programming in PBEA.
• Three human stories published focusing on PBEA experiences and lessons
• Articles contributed frequently to operationalize with regularity the publicity for PBEA related issues at national and state level (e.g. radio, TV, Newsletter, magazine)
• Support documentation of three case studies including gender in peacebuilding
• Form and operationalize three inter-agency thematic groups in various implementing states to promote peace building.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation processes by facilitating the collection of data through field visits and follow ups.
• Generate evidence on working with the peace building team by supporting the overall accomplishments of the PBEA programme as deemed necessary.

Expected Deliverables

DeliverablesEstimated Duration

(may be rearranged by the expert) Dead-line

(2014) 1. Report on the revised existing field PBEA programmes to identify gaps for support. 2 weeks 20 - 30 Nov. 2014 2. Design and plan for supporting partners on specific interventions. 2 weeks 01 – 15 Dec. 2014 3. Conduct field visits in the states to offer support on identified gap areas. On-going process 17 Dec. - 14 Jan. 2015 4. Collect, document and publish 3 human stories on peace building programming. On-going process but reported every 4 weeks 15 – 31 Jan 2015 5. Produce with partners Media campaign for peace building on weekly Radio, Television and Print work on peacebuilding. On-going process but weekly reports February 2015 6. Report on pre and post results and the number of training workshops conducted to close identified gaps with at least 200 beneficiaries. On-going process reported on monthly 01 – 14 Mar. 2015 7. Report on functionally existing thematic groups on peacebuilding in three different states. Reported on every end of month 15 – 31 Mar. 2015 8. Conduct field visits and report on-going monitoring and evaluation data collection process. Reported on every end of month 01 - 14 April 15 9. Conduct or present in workshops, seminars and conferences conducted on PBEA findings. Reported on every end of month 15 – 30 April 15 10. Contribute to the comprehensive PBEA preparation for the country and global 2015 report. On-going but captured on monthly reporting May 2015 TOTAL

6 months 6 months

Reporting:

The consultant will report to the Unit Manager for Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Only those persons who satisfy the following requirements will be considered as potential candidates:

• A minimum of five years of progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in peacebuilding within the education sector
• Proven extensive, professional experience and expertise in the areas of both peacebuilding and education and or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected or post-conflict and sector planning programme experience for other national/international agencies or development organizations
• Experience in high data quality data collection, research and analysis and delivering support services at community level
• Experience in complex emergencies/conflict-affected contexts strongly preferred
• Demonstrated sufficient managerial technical capacity to undertake the assignment
• Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, psychology, education, peacebuilding, international and development studies or other related technical field);
• Significant knowledge and experience of humanitarian work with emphasis on coordination and capacity building
• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
• Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English

v A first level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ]

• Working with People [ II ]

• Drive for Results [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

• Analyzing [ III]

• Relating and Networking [ II ]

• Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]

• Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]

Policy both parties should be aware of:

Ø No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.

Ø ***Please consult with HR on classification, entitlements and UNICEF regulations.**

How to apply:

APPLICATIONS

Submission of Applications:

Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form, as well as the two most recent performance appraisals or performance evaluation reports to: UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Human Resources Unit via email: jubavacancies@unicef.org

The deadline for receipt of applications is 11 November 2014.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

Background

Nutrition security is a human right; it is the basis for economic, social and human development. Good nutrition throughout the lifecycle is a prerequisite to good health, which adds quality to life and contributes to healthy ageing. The goal of Kenya Vision 2030 is to “transform Kenya into a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030”. Unfortunately, malnutrition is amongst the biggest threats to this Vision 2030 and Kenya’s achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Malnutrition greatly affects Kenya’s socio-economic development and potential to reduce poverty. Economically, Kenya loses about Kshs 128billion every year due to productivity losses as a result of malnutrition. Vision 2030 and many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – particularly MDG 1 (eradicate extreme poverty and hunger); MDG 4 (reduce child deaths); and MDG 5 (improve maternal health) – will not be reached unless the nutrition of women and children is prioritized in the national development programmes and strategies. Without a deliberate and concerted effort, this figure will rise to Kshs. 3 trillion in 20 years and 527,000 lives will be lost.

In August 2012, Kenya joined the Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) movement, thereby signaling the country’s commitment to coordinated actions to improve the nutrition situation in the country. The movement has drawn attention and interest from diverse stakeholders over a short duration of time demonstrating its tremendous potential. Through sustained advocacy, there has been a number of achievements within the nutrition sector, key among them being an improved policy environment (with the passing of the Breast Milk Substitutes Act, Kenya Food and Nutrition Security Policy and the mandatory food fortification legislation), enhanced Government leadership, an improved and enhanced coordinated approach to implementation and monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programs as evidenced by the Kenya nutrition action plan, and inclusion of indicators in the DHIS, AOP and MTEF, and adoption of a set of high impact nutrition interventions; and increased budgetary allocations for nutrition,

Despite the success in the nutrition advocacy at the national level, the nutrition sector is faced with a number of challenges, key among them being limited funding at both national and county level and, lack of prioritization of nutrition issues at the county level, Inadequate advocacy capacity at all levels, poor inter sectoral linkages to address malnutrition and low demand and awareness of the nutrition services. This calls for intensified advocacy at all levels. The Government recognizes that additional resources and strengthened systems are required to scale up nutrition interventions and end all forms of malnutrition. However the commitment to addressing malnutrition wholesome is a challenge. Malnutrition needs to be viewed: (i) as an indication of inadequate realization of some of the most basic of all human rights, (ii) as a reflection of inadequate investment and progress in a range of issues related to human capital development; and (iii) in its significant influence on future economic development of a country. Political commitment is required to ensure strategies to improve nutrition in Kenya are prioritized and allocated adequate resources. Kenya’s devolution process placed new authority and responsibility for health program management and service delivery at the county level. Funding is currently allocated at the county level which provided an opportunity to advocacy.

Purpose

The Nutrition Advocacy Consultant will support the realigning of the National Nutrition Advocacy and Communication Steering Committee (ACSM) of the Nutrition Sector, support the ACSM in developing, managing, co-coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring of the advocacy and communication strategy and associated products with the objective of promoting awareness and understanding of nutrition. The consultant will also support UNICEF Nutrition Section in identifying the key roles and responsibilities to contribute to the larger nutrition sector agenda. Therefore approximately 30% of the time will be dedicated fully to UNICEF and 70% to supporting the nutrition sector.

Responsibilities

1. Finalization of the Advocacy and Communication strategy
2. Support the dissemination of the Advocacy and Communication Strategy
3. Support the Implementation and Monitoring of the Advocacy and Communication strategy
4. Capacity development and support of partners and the UNICEF nutrition team on advocacy and communications
5. Development of a toolkit of advocacy and communications resources for national and counties level activities
6. Development of a media engagement strategy and implementation plan
7. Support the re-alignment of the ACSM Committee and/or Working Group
8. Co -chairing the ACSM steering group within the MoH unit
9. Mapping strategic platforms within government and support MOH nutrition unit ( county and national) in optimizing messaging and advocacy actions

Deliverables:

1. Finalised ACSM strategy that includes:

o Road map of ACSM activities

o Monitoring and evaluation plan of ACSM

o Media engagement strategy

1. Capacity development sessions for nutrition stakeholders on advocacy and communications undertaken. Stakeholders at national and county level should be able to:

· Understand the dynamics of effective advocacy

· Be able to identify key decision-makers and their influencers through the planning process at county level

· Work with Communication teams to develop appropriate targeted advocacy messages

· Form alliances to effectively communicate such messages and follow up/monitor them to ensure action for nutrition improvement.

1. Harmonised Toolkit of advocacy and communications resources on nutrition for national and counties level developed
2. Up to date advocacy resources, shared and posted on the Nutrition website.
3. A functional ACSM Committee and/or Working Group
4. Report outlining strategic platforms within government and support MOH nutrition unit ( county and national) in optimizing messaging and advocacy actions

Skills and Attributes Requirements

Education:Advanced university degree in, Journalism, Communication, Political Science, Public Relations(Or an Undergraduate degree plus at least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in advocacy, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.)

Work experience: five years’ progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy and communication at all levels. Background/familiarity with Nutrition advocacy

Language Proficiency:Fluency in English.

Project Management Skills: Ability to plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work effectively, adjust to fast-faced workplace and a strong attention to detail is required.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required):Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results,

ii) Functional Competencies (Required):Leading and Supervising [I], Formulating Strategies and

Concepts [ II ], Relating and Networking [ II ] , Persuading and Influencing [ II ], Applying Technical Expertise [ II ], Entrepreneurial Thinking [ II ]

Conditions (Important)

The consultant is expected to:

• Commit fully as per the TOR
• Exercise no authority on behalf of UNICEF

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, quoting the indicative fee range (Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered) to;

The Human Resources Manager

UNICEF Kenya Country Office

Email address:kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/kenya) with subject line “KCO/SSA/NUTR/2014-027”and the consultancy title by COB 19 October 2014.

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Kenya, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

• Location: Johannesburg, Nairobi or London.
• Contract type: AAI Grade G – Entry £81,857p/a
• Reference: AAI-ILT-PRAC

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to enhance the ability of ActionAid (AAI) to bring about policy change at local, national and international levels by promoting sound policy research; advancing and delivering AAI’s campaign signature; coordinating global advocacy initiatives; and contributing to the integration of policy, programs and campaigns.

Direct Reports

• Head of Campaigns
• Head of Policy
• Advocacy and Research
• Team Administrator

KEY ACTIVITIES

People Leadership and Management

• As a member of the International Leadership Team (ILT); act as a key change agent, reinforce AAI’s mission, vision and values and make informed decisions.
• Lead and manage the Policy, Research, Advocacy and Campaigns (PRAC) Directorate within a clear performance management framework, promoting a culture of high performance; continuous improvement; positive communication and teamwork.
• Ensure good management at all levels within the PRAC Directorate.
• Interpret and apply all AAI’s HR policies consistently and effectively, ensuring that all staff are aware of and comply with these policies.

Strategy, Planning and Budgets

• As a member of the ILT, participate in the development of AAI’s international strategy.
• Ensure a full understanding of AAI’s strategy and objectives, and in that context, lead the design, implementation and management of the PRAC Directorate and project plans, engaging staff and other stakeholders in the process.
• Monitor, assess and respond as necessary to changes in the external environment, ensuring that these changes are reflected in the PRAC’s Directorate’s strategy and project plans.
• Be accountable for the budget of the entire PRAC Directorate, including the development of the budget.

Campaigns

• Lead and advance AAI’s campaign signature;
• Lead the co-ordination of AAI’s multi-country campaigns;
• Set standards for campaign planning;
• Provide advice, mentoring and feedback to country-led campaigns;
• Lead the production of common campaign communication assets;
• Promote new methods of campaigning and mobilisation.

Policy, Research and Advocacy

• Lead policy research and content analysis, promoting AAI’s enhanced human rights based approach;
• Ensure effective and focused global advocacy initiatives, with clear influence objectives, alliance building, coherence and clarity as well as integration with countries and other IS units;
• Develop public policy positions, including production and sign off to ensure consistency and quality assurance;
• Co-ordinate the policy analysis and research for multi-country international campaigns or programmes.

External Representation and Alliance Building

• Co-ordinate AAI representation at the international level and build relationships with social movements and other key allies to share best practice and learning.
• Foster external networks of expertise and create knowledge hubs or centres that connect internal and external research and policy.
• Ensure clear global alliance strategies and lead in their implementation.

Capacity Development

• Build the capacity of PRAC and leverage skills at country level to deliver policy, research, advocacy and campaigns.

Youth

• Lead the development and implementation of a youth strategy;
• Integrate youth and activists within campaigning;
• Increase and ensure greater coherence on the federation’s youth work;
• Better integrate youth work within policy, advocacy, research and campaigns and promote the mobilisation of poor youth.

Financial Management

• Responsible for managing delegated budget responsibility for resources within approved limits.;
• Responsible for preparing activity-based budgets and monitoring actual monthly spend against these budgets, including providing relevant accruals and explanations of variances;
• Responsible for approving all transactions (including amendments) to their budget;
• Act within the parameters set by the international secretariat financial policies and procedures.

Other

• Value Practice: Demonstrate a strong commitment to develop, promote and practice AAI’s vision, mission, values and strategy;
• Women's Leadership and Gender: Act upon a commitment to gender issues with a strong focus on women's leadership;
• Collaboration: promote and use cross-functional learning; participate (where applicable) in international platforms and cross-functional project initiatives within AAI.
• Accountability: Promote, practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of transparency and accountability in the federation in line with the AAI Accountability Charter.
• Provide support to the committee of the international board;
• Carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with significant experience working in policy, research, campaigns and advocacy.
• Good command of the English language both verbal and written.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A high-achieving, strategic, experienced and dynamic professional with a proven ability to develop a clear strategy for the PRAC Directorate.
• Proven experience managing and leading a large diversified team, with a focus on high performance and problem solving.
• A proven track record of facilitative, collaborative team management to drive a culture of accountability, and ownership along with a natural ability to network and build successful and lasting relationships.
• Proven track record of leading processes that resulted in, or contributed to policy changes at an international level.
• Outstanding communication skills across various cultures.
• A commercial acumen with expertise in budgeting, strategy and planning and a flair for innovation.
• Commitment to AAI’s vision, mission and values.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience working at an international leadership level, including working with boards.

Competency Profile

• Strategic Perspective: Demonstrates understanding of the organisation’s priorities and goals and effectively analyse complex problems.:
• Change Management: Uses effective strategies to facilitate organisation change initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving others, listening and building commitment;
• Decisiveness: Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management situations;
• Leading Employees:Attracts, motivates, and develops employees;
• Building Collaborative Relationships: Builds productive working relationships with co-workers and external parties, whilst valuing people of different backgrounds, cultures and demographics;
• Communication: Expresses ideas clearly and concisely and disseminates information about decisions and plans;
• Leading with Purpose: Has personal direction and is not easily side tracked by details or workload;
• Credibility: Acts in accordance with stated values; follows through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions;
• Taking Initiative: Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities.

How to apply:

Applications must be addressed to Mission Talent via email to applications@missiontalent.com stating AAI-ILT-PRAC/+your surname in the subject line.

To apply for this role, kindly attach your CV (in English) and a motivational letter(of 350 words or fewer) which summarizes how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities of this role. Kindly send these to us as word files only.

After submitting your application you will receive an automatic confirmation. If you do not receive this (kindly check your spam folder as well), please contact Mission Talent via applications@missiontalent.com .

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by Mission Talent for follow-up.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by Mission Talent on 20/21 October. Interviews with ActionAid International will take place 27/28 October.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support of the Deputy Chief of Party and headquarters staff, the Advocacy and Communications with local and national media and CSOs to promote program activities and provide technical assistance, guidance and coaching support to implementing partners in public outreach, public relations, and effective media communications and relations. S/he will be responsible for preparing regular program reports, press releases, success stories, and other materials. The Advocacy and Communications Specialist will also work closely with implementing partners to build and leverage CSO coalitions to meet shared public policy goals, develop advocacy strategies related to public policy, including youth and women’s issues, and build the capacity of CSOs to reach out to constituents and public sector representatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the program’s communications strategy to inform the U.S. Government, Government of Morocco, and other audiences about the project, including the development of success stories and weekly news.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to CSOs to support their public outreach, public relations and media communications and relations.
• Work closely with CSOs to build and leverage networks to meet shared public policy goals and develop advocacy strategies related to public policy.
• Build the capacity of CSOs to conduct outreach to constituents and public sector representatives.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all program deliverables, including print and electronic communications materials, program reports, press releases, and success stories.
• Ensure compliance with USAID branding and marking for program materials.
• Develop and produce communications materials tied to program objectives and reform efforts that are sensitive to local political, social and cultural realities.
• Prepare materials for high-level visitors, including: scene setters, trip itineraries, photographs, event agendas, success stories, press releases and reports, and video presentations of the project.
• Oversee development and operation of the program’s public website to provide general information and reporting on project activities.
• Lead the generation of content for the program’s public website
• Manage all media contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, media or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional communications experience, ideally providing strategic communications for international development programs, with a minimum of three (3) years under USAID projects.
• A minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in civil society strengthening, including capacity development; coalition and network building; advocacy; public outreach; and civil society-related training and facilitation in one or more of the above-mentioned fields.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with CSOs, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plu

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us