REF: PO/ADV/HQ/2012:– Nairobi
FHOK in partnership with PACKARD Foundation is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Project Officer (Advocacy)
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Provide up-to-date political analysis, annually, enabling a review of instruments and political process influencing FP information and access nationally.
- Plan, develop and disseminate advocacy materials covering national and district level situation on FP.
- Provide facts on FP situation, including experiences from the project, to duty bearers at policy level.
- Maintain contact with journalists and produce press releases and briefings when relevant.
- Establish alliance, networks and movements with individuals and organizations that can influence FP at national level.
- Work with Advocacy staff to design and implement research, training and advocacy activities.
- Provide supervisory and coaching activities to project staff on advocacy on FP.
- Provide technical assistance to stakeholders when required.
- Prepare budgets and activity reports as required.
- Establish appropriate systems to manage program and financial records.
- Engage in evaluation activities on FP.
Professional Qualification, Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree in Public Health, Social Science or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Five years appropriate experience in Project Management, advocacy or research related work.
- Thorough knowledge and skills in dealing with high-level authorities, strong analytical skills, strong knowledge of national health policy especially FP policy, and excellent knowledge of evidence based advocacy.
Additional Skills
- Good report writing, analysis and communication skills. Must be a result oriented and team player, Flexible and adaptable, innovative, self-motivated and independent. Must be willing to travel from time to time.
Interested candidates should forward their applications quoting the position reference number and attaching a full CV.
Current and expected salary details, copies of certificates and names and addresses of three referees to be received not later than 22nd June 2012.
FHOK is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Apply in confidence to:
Executive Director
Family Health Options Kenya
P.O Box 30581- 00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and conversing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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