Contract: Fixed Term 4 months; National Level D1
- The Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Officer will serve as Oxfam Kenya Humanitarian Advocacy and communication lead and will be expected to lead on developing and delivering Oxfam’s humanitarian related policy analysis, strategy and messages.
- The post holder will engage in networking activities; building relationships with Nairobi based humanitarian agencies and in the field to continually inform, challenge, and improve advocacy messaging and tactics.
- S/he will undertake advocacy and lobbying as required with incountry organizations such as the Government of Kenya, the UN, donors and embassies, support the Country Director, Policy & Advocacy Advisor, the ASAL co-ordinator, in their representational roles as well as ensure that the advocacy and communication work on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and humanitarian issues is coherent and supports the strategic goals of the team.
- The incumbent of this position will be expected to support the development and implementation of humanitarian media and communication strategy as well as undertake and commission policy research as appropriate and agreed with line manager.
- To be successful in this role, you will have a university education in political science, international law, international development, communications or an equivalent qualification, experience in emergency situations with a demonstrated understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working, have a track record in advocacy management coupled with experience in influencing government, donors, and other organisations through representation and/or advocacy, especially national governments and multilateral bodies such as the United Nations.
- You will be expected to have a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law, experience in communication and media engagement work, as well as experience in adopting different ways of working in challenging contexts for advocacy.
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to
kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd March 2012.
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