Campaign, Advocacy and Lobbying (CAL) Programme Officer

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM - Kenya) Association is a network of thirty nine Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya and located in Thika.

The organization seeks to fill two positions:

1. Campaign, Advocacy and Lobbying (CAL) Programme Officer

Ref: CAL/PK/2011

Overall responsibilities:

Responsible for implementing programmes and projects in the Campaign Advocacy and Lobby docket in PELUM Kenya and contribute effectively for maximum impact and results.

The ideal candidate should:

* Have at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture, environmental science, and any other community development related discipline. A post graduate degree ¡n the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
* Have proven experience and skills in fund raising (donor liaison, proposal and report writing)
* Have at least a 3-year experience in working with NGOs, networks and / or farmers organisations in advocacy.
* Have a good knowledge and practical experience in issues that affect small scale farmers and communities.
* Have some hands-on experience in campaign, advocacy and lobbying and be knowledgeable on the current topical issues (agro fuels / bio-fuels, land issues, GE / GMOs, climate change, EPAS etc)
* Have the ability to create synergy and work closely with other national and regional networks and collaborative partners to create lobbying alliances and coalitions.
* Have skills and experience in managing community / farmer-led campaigns, advocacy and lobbying
* Be at least 30 years old.
* Have excellent skills in negotiations at national, regional and international meetings.
* Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
* Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision
* Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, email and internet.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PELUM-Kenya ¡s an equal employer and all are encouraged to apply.

Post the application to:

Country Coordinator,
PELUM Kenya,
P.O Box 6123-01000,
Thika

or Email: pelumkenya@gmail.com

Please indicate the presented code as a subject in the mail