Job Description
Vacancy: Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Based: Nairobi Kenya with frequent travel throughout Somalia
1 year fulltime with extension possibility
Start date: ASAP
Are you a creative, dynamic, and passionate advocate for Somalia?
The Role: Support and participate in developing and delivering Oxfam’s Somalia policy analysis, strategy and messages through consultation and coordination with CD, HPC, Regional Advocacy Coordinator and under leadership of OI (Novib) Policy Advisor.
Work with OI policy lead on development of advocacy/policy action planning.
Be a link between Oxfam’s regional and Somalia advocacy work.
Undertake vigorous networking, training, creative information dissemination and investing in relationships, within and outside Oxfam, nationally and internationally to inform, challenge and improve advocacy messaging and tactics.
Undertake other duties as required by the CD, in agreement with the OI team.
The Person:
Experience in emergency and development work with demonstrated understanding of context, challenges and ways of working.
Experience in influencing governments, multilateral bodies, donors, etc through representation and/or advocacy,
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and law,
Analytical and strategic thinker,
Excellent communication skills,
Experience in dealing with media and acting as spokesperson.
How to Apply
Refer to the job description online and apply with your CV and letter of motivation to
somalijobs@oxfam.org.uk by 8th April 2015.
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State: Nairobi
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