NGO Kenyan Job Vacancies.
ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.
We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living In poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing Ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning,
advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.
We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Programmes, we seek to recruit a Technical Advisor -Women Rights who will be responsible for leading successful delivery of AAIK CSP Strategic Objective 1 aimed at building the capacity of women and girls from communities living in poverty and exclusion to gain power to secure
their rights through conceptualizing, designing, mobilizing
resources, implementing and reporting on initiatives under the Strategic
Objective.ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.
We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living In poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing Ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning,
advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.
We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Programmes, we seek to recruit a Technical Advisor -Women Rights who will be responsible for leading successful delivery of AAIK CSP Strategic Objective 1 aimed at building the capacity of women and girls from communities living in poverty and exclusion to gain power to secure
Key responsibilities will include the following:
Leading in designing programmatic and policy initiatives for the advancement of the achievement of Strategic Objective and Coordinating the successful implementation of these initiatives
Enhancing the visibility of AAIK in CSO initiatives related to the Objective by initiating
Generating evidence both at the national and local levels to guide the Strategic Objective’s evidence-based campaigns
Development of policy positions and undertaking campaign and policy advocacy within the strategic objective
Leading in reporting results of programmatic and policy initiatives under the Strategic Objective
Raising resources for implementing initiatives under the Strategic Objective and Participating in regular donor round table meetings
Support preparation and submission of periodic reports
Building capacity and organizing initiatives for building capacity of partners and staff on various programme and policy areas related to women rights and
Ensure regular documentation, promotion of shared learning and ensuring sound donor communications.
Profile:
Our preferred candidate will have:
A bachelor’s degree in law or other related social sciences from a recognized University
A minimum of seven (7) years post-academic experience in women rights programme management
Demonstrable experience in leading and working within influential coalitions and networks
Demonstrable experience in advocacy and campaigns on women rights
Demonstrable experience in building capacity of partners and staff on women rights
Experience of managing partnership relationships, and
Understanding of different donor requirements and ways of working.
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside poor people.
Interested candidates should submit, to The Head of Human Resources Organisation Development & Administration, Application Form and Motivation letter on or before April 3, 2013 via the email address hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
On the subject line of your email kindly note TECHNICAL ADVISOR-WOMEN RIGHTS for consideration.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Do not send your CV at this point, only the application form will be considered.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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