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Organization: Tearfund
Country: Kenya, Rwanda
Closing date: 09 Nov 2015
Based: Either in Nairobi or Kigali, dependant on candidate’s home location. Applicants must have the right to live and work in either**Nairobi or Kigali without Tearfund sponsorship**
Contract Duration: Until 31st March 2018 (with the possibility of extension)
Tearfund’s work in East and Southern Africa involves a range of projects with local partners and our own operational teams. Our work in each country contextualises our corporate outcomes: 1/ Envisioning Churches to address poverty and injustice; 2/ Supporting local churches and communities to reduce poverty and build resilience; 3/Advocating to change unjust policies and practices to deliver justice for poor communities; and 4/ Responding to disasters and equipping communities to better face future hazards.
We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our East and Southern Africa Team (ESA). You will be working closely with the relevant ESA Team staff in the UK and internationally, and UK Advocacy staff. You will build the capacity of Tearfund partners and churches across the region to advocate on issues in their respective context as well as lead research and policy formulation on issues relating to the regional strategic concerns.
You will be qualified to degree level, with a good understanding of development issues and international relations, and ideally an understanding of the region and supporting partners. You will have experience of capacity building and have the ability to research and analyse information and design advocacy strategies. You will have good written English and communication skills, and be able to manage your own workload.
All applicants have to share our statement of faith. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package (according to local market).
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