Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer Job in Kenya - Kenya Episcopal Conference Catholic Secretariat

The Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce a post of Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer

The KEC - Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

The Catholic Health Commission of Kenya, one of the technical departments of the KEC-Catholic Secretariat seeks an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the position of Research, Lobbying and Advocacy Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy analysis, development of advocacy strategies and elaboration of annual national KEC-Catholic Secretariat advocacy plans Coordination of advocacy activities and development of policies for Lobby, Research and Advocacy Strategy for Catholic Health Commission of Kenya - KEC Picking relevant issues from the Media and the Public for Lobby and Advocacy.Networking with Ministries for Health, civil society organizations and other international agencies Establish appropriate contacts and represent the Catholic Health Commission of Kenya-KEC with key stakeholders at various workshops, briefings and other meetings Researches issues to assist with development of health policy and makes recommendations as appropriate to the National Executive SecretaryIdentify issues that affect health service delivery in Catholic Health Facilities and liaise with appropriate agencies to resolve issues that affect Catholic Health FacilitiesWrite and follow up proposals and funding requests for lobbying and advocacy activities Responsible for reporting according to terms agreed in contracts To build close relations and maintain an archive of all communication with funding organizationsHas a Bachelor Degree in Communication, Law or related discipline. 3 years experience in Lobbying and AdvocacyA Masters Degree an advantageProficiency in MS Office A clear understanding of the health sectorExtent of carrying out duties and responsibilities above.Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish PriestIs a person of attested integrity, with high degree of confidentialityIs innovative and assertiveIs able to work under little supervisionIs able to work with people of all types of temperament.Our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

or hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

To reach him on or before February 29th 2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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