Campaign, Advocacy and Lobbying (CAL) Programme Officer
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM-Kenya) Association is a network of 36 NGOs and Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya.
The required person should:
- Have
at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture,
environmental science, and any other community development related
discipline. Those with lower qualification but with proven hands-on and
compensating experience may also apply.
- Have
proven experience and skills in fundraising (donor liaison, proposal and
report writing)
- Have
at least a 3-year experience in working with NGOs, networks and / or
farmers organisations
- 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 ¡n managing community /farmer-led campaigns,
advocacy and lobbying
- Be
at least 30 years old
In addition, the person should:
- Have
excellent skills in negotiations at national, regional and international
meetings.
- Excellent
communication and writing skills ¡n 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.
The Officer will be reporting to the Programme Operations Manager.
If you qualify for this position, submit your Word Document Application and a detailed CV with mobile phone number, and a list of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach PELUM-Kenya by November 16th, 2012 quoting current (or if not currently working, the last salary) and the expected salary.
This is mandatory and those who will not disclose this will not
be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to
automatic disqualification.
PELUM Kenya is an equal employer and all, including women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Send the application and CV through email (only) with subject
CAL Position to Email: pelumkenya@gmail.com