Mercy
Corps was awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative,
covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi
and Coast.
This
program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen
their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed
initiatives and institutions.
Mercy Corps is seeking to recruit a Senior Manager – Youth Policy & Leadership reporting to the Chief of Party, Yes Youth Can! National Program.
The
position will be based in Nairobi.
General Position Summary
General Position Summary
Working
under the direction of the Chief of Party, the Senior Manager-Leadership and
Youth Policy will lead the organizational strategy of the National Youth Bunge
Association (NYBA) and the strategic direction of the Yes Youth Can Think
Tank.
Through
these related activities, this person will create structures to support youth
across Kenya to better understand the issues of Kenyan youth, inform policies,
use this information to advocate for better youth policies at the county,
regional and national levels, and help develop future leaders in Kenya.
This
person will work closely with the NYBA leadership and mentor them in how to be
effective leaders that use transparent and accountable practices to represent
youth across Kenya.
This
person will be the main point of contact for the Think Tank Board, and work
with them on developing ways to best influence youth policy in Kenya, as well implement
a fundraising strategy so that the Think Tank is sustainable post
program.
This
person will also develop partnerships with various governmental, academic and
research institutions to expand the reach of the NYBA and the Think Tank.
For
this position, Mercy Corps requires good enterprise acumen; management skills,
writing, verbal and representation skills; and ability to work independently,
as well as collaborate with team members.
The
Senior Leadership and Youth Policy Manager must maintain professional
communication with Mercy Corps staff, partners, youth groups and USAID during
execution of his/her functions.
The
Senior Leadership and Youth Policy Manager will be based in Nairobi with travel
to implementing sites in six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley,
Central Province, Nairobi and Coast as required.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership Development
Essential Job Functions
Leadership Development
- Develop an
organizational strategy for the NYBA so that it becomes a sustainable
institution
- Develop a
leadership development strategy for the 50 NYBA members
- Liaise regularly
with the NYBA
- Mentor NYBA and
role model strong leadership skills
- Manage staff in
organizing NYBA events
Strategic
Focus
- Develops a
partnership to incubate Think Tank
- Works directly
with the YYC N Advisor and Board on the strategic direction of the Think
Tank
- Develop
partnerships with government and research institutions
- Writes or
outsources the writing of policy briefs and research reports
- Updates the NYBA
website with relevant research, events, and related information
- Organizes events
on research that is relevant to youth policy
Advocacy
- Organizes policy
discussions/forums/town halls at the National, Regional and County
level
- Works with
Advocacy Manager to help youth bunges organize advocacy campaigns at the
county level with an eye to devolution
- Organizes events
with Leadership Manager and Advocacy Manager between youth bunges and
relevant legislators and Ministries.
Communications
- Works with the
Technology Team to leverage SMS and other technological innovations to
disseminate policy information
- Works with the
Communications Manager to release policy briefs to relevant news outlets
Knowledge,
Experience & Skills:
- Master’s degree
in a relevant field.
- Seven years of
related work experience
- Experience in
organizational and leadership development
- Knowledge of
Kenya politics and governance policies, and be able to extract how that
affects the youth
- Experience
working with multiple stakeholders, including youth, government, donors,
and research institutions, etc.
- Experience
balancing multiple projects and observing tight deadlines.
- Managing people,
both direct reports and as an advisor.
- Training and
curriculum development
- Experience
influencing public policy
- Demonstrated
experience and skill in information analysis and writing comprehensive and
high quality studies
- Familiarity with
and a supportive attitude towards increasing youth voice in policy making
- Prior project
management experience and strong organizational skills
- Ability to
leverage ICT for leadership development and advocacy
- Excellent oral
and written English skills
Mercy
Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours
when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting.
Staff
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local
laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all
in-country venues.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Interested
candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit an application
including a cover letter, detailed CV listing three professional references
(including your current/latest supervisor), and expected remuneration by
4.00p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org.
Your
email should bear the title: “SENIOR MANAGER-YOUTH POLICY & LEADERSHIP” on
the subject line.
Advocacy Manager reporting to the Senior Manager – Leadership & Youth
Policy.
The
position will be based in Nairobi.
General Position Summary
General Position Summary
Working
under the direction of the Senior Leadership and Youth Policy Manger, the
Advocacy Manager will work with the National Youth Bunge Association (NYBA) to
support their advocacy efforts.
This
person will support youth across Kenya to better understand the issues of
Kenyan youth and help youth use evidence to advocate for better youth policies
at the county, regional and national levels, and help develop future leaders in
Kenya.
This
person will work closely with the NYBA leadership and mentor them in how to be
effective advocates for youth policies.
For
this position, Mercy Corps requires strong knowledge of advocacy efforts in
Kenya; writing, verbal and representation skills; and ability to collaborate
with team members and the NYBA.
The
Advocacy Manager must maintain professional communication with Mercy Corps
staff, partners, youth groups and USAID during execution of his/her
functions.
The
Advocacy Manager will be based in Nairobi with travel to implementing sites in
six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central Province, Nairobi
and Coast as required.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions
- Helps youth
Bunges organize advocacy campaigns at the county level with an eye to
devolution
- Organize
workshops at the county/regional level for Bunges to design their own
youth-led advocacy efforts.
- Works with the
National Youth Bunge Association (NYBA) leadership to leverage other
advocacy efforts to promote the interests of youth
- Engages youth on
various policy dialogues to help them have up-to-date information and construct
more effective policy arguments.
- With the Senior
Youth Policy and Leadership Manager, organizes policy
discussions/forums/town halls at the National, Regional and County
level
- Organizes events
between youth Bunges and relevant legislators and Ministries.
Knowledge,
Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field
- 5 years’
experience in advocacy and organizing advocacy campaigns.
- Knowledge about
Kenya policies, and be able to extract how these policies affect youth
- Experience
working with multiple stakeholders, including youth and government
- Experience
balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Training others
and developing curriculum on advocacy
- Experience
influencing public policy
- Familiarity with
and a supportive attitude towards increasing youth voice in policy making
- Ability to
leverage ICT for advocacy
- Excellent oral
and written English skills
Mercy
Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours
when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting.
Staff
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local
laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all
in-country venues.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Interested
candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit an application
including a cover letter, detailed CV listing three professional references
(including your current/latest supervisor), and expected remuneration by
4.00p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org.
Your
email should bear the title: “ADVOCACY MANAGER” on the subject line.
Digital Organizer & Content Manager reporting to the
Senior Communications Manager.
The
position will be based in Nairobi.
General Position Summary
General Position Summary
This
person will report to the Senior Communications Manager and be stationed
primarily in Nairobi. They will expand NYBA’s online presence,
interacting directly with each of the departments to execute the communications
& messaging plan for the month prepared by the Senior Communications
Manager.
They
will work directly with the Graphic Designer to prepare info-graphics on the
project for public consumption.
This
person must also have an intense appreciation for the science of messaging, not
just be a youthful internet face.
In
this vein, the Digital Organizer will be responsible for crafting the
communications for the advocacy efforts of the NYBA and Think Tank.
Understanding
tactics of persuasion in communications is key in this regard as well as
community organizing in a digital medium.
The job-holder will need to have a firm understanding of the Kenyan political and social context and be conversant in issue advocacy communications as well as community organizing practices and the principles of ‘earned media’.
Essential Job Functions
The job-holder will need to have a firm understanding of the Kenyan political and social context and be conversant in issue advocacy communications as well as community organizing practices and the principles of ‘earned media’.
Essential Job Functions
- Contribute in
the development of a Communication strategy and work plan that includes
media strategy covering overall program messaging.
- Draft press
releases and responding to media enquiries.
- Produce
issues-based print stories, photos, videos, blogs, etc that communicate
YYC!N results.
- Taking minutes
during status meetings and daily rapid meetings.
- Manage video
production and editing of in-house videos and uploading them on Mercy
Corps website.
- Contribute to
the development of printed communication materials, including editing
images/photos and layout and ensure they are captioned.
- Lead in updating
PFF profiles on social networks (Facebook, YouTube) with information about
project activities and events.
- Lead in the
organization and updating of photo library and creation of video library
- Compiling
monthly Public and media relations activity reports
- Provide
editorial support to colleagues for reports, case studies, articles, and
presentations;
- Provide ongoing
technical support and advice to Mercy Corps local partners.
- Works with the
respective managers to release policy briefs to relevant news outlets.
Knowledge,
Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s
degree in media studies.
- Five years of
related work experience in communications for development set up
- Good experience
in the use of social media and digital technology at large
- Excellent
knowledge of Kenya politics and governance policies
- Creative and
highly articulate in the use of media to further organizational and social
goals.
- Able to train
others on media issues.
- Experience
influencing public policy
- Demonstrated
experience and skill in information analysis and producing comprehensive
and high quality reports, stories, and documentaries.
- Familiarity with
and a supportive attitude towards increasing youth voice in policy making
via social media.
- Good knowledge
of project management coupled with strong organizational skills
- Ability to
leverage ICT for programming success.
- Excellent oral
and written English skills.
Mercy
Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours
when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting.
Staff
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local
laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all
in-country venues.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Interested
candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit an application
including a cover letter, detailed CV listing three professional references
(including your current/latest supervisor), and expected remuneration by
4.00p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org.
Your
email should bear the title: “DIGITAL ORGANIZER & CONTENT MANAGER” on the
subject line.
Senior Communications Manager reporting to the Chief of Party, Yes
Youth Can! National Program.
The
position will be based in Nairobi.
General Position Summary
General Position Summary
This
person will report to the head of the Chief of Party and spearhead all the
communications from the project.
They
will be able to network with local, national, and international press with ease
and should have a firm understanding of the role of digital communications in
dealing with our target demographic.
This
person will set the narrative for all 5 aspects of project
communication.
S/he
will liaise with other departments in planning meetings and deploy field staff
to follow up on stories as necessary and directly manage a team of two and get
input from other members of the Digital Innovations Team, particularly the
Graphic Designer.
Eventually
this position will be expected to manage both the Communications and the
Digital Innovations teams.
The job-holder will need to have a firm understanding of the Kenyan political and social context and be conversant in issue advocacy communications as well as community organizing practices and the principles of ‘earned media’.
Essential Job Functions
The Senior Communications Manager will lead in the following:
The job-holder will need to have a firm understanding of the Kenyan political and social context and be conversant in issue advocacy communications as well as community organizing practices and the principles of ‘earned media’.
Essential Job Functions
The Senior Communications Manager will lead in the following:
- Communication to
National Youth Bunge Association (NYBA) on current events and
opportunities.
- Communication to
USAID on program updates and narratives around deliverables.
- Communication to
potential donors and partners for the project.
- Communications
on behalf of and with the NYBA leadership to youth-at-large.
- Communications
on behalf of and with the NYBA leadership to Kenyan public.
- Works with the
Technology Team to leverage SMS and other technological innovations to
disseminate policy information.
- Works with the
respective managers to release policy briefs to relevant news outlets.
Knowledge,
Experience & Skills:
- Master’s degree
in print media.
- Seven years of
related work experience in communications for development set up
- Advanced
experience in the use of social media and digital technology at large
- Excellent
knowledge of Kenya politics and governance policies
- Experience
working with multiple stakeholders, including youth, government, donors,
and research institutions, etc.
- Creative and
highly articulate in the use of media to further organizational and social
goals.
- Good manager of
others, both direct and indirect reports.
- Able to train
others on media etiquette.
- Experience
influencing public policy
- Demonstrated
experience and skill in information analysis and producing comprehensive and
high quality stories and documentaries.
- Familiarity with
and a supportive attitude towards increasing youth voice in policy making
via social media.
- Good knowledge
of project management coupled with strong organizational skills
- Ability to
leverage ICT for programming success.
- Excellent oral
and written English skills.
Mercy
Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours
when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting.
Staff
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local
laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all
in-country venues.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Interested
candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit an application
including a cover letter, detailed CV listing three professional references
(including your current/latest supervisor), and expected remuneration by
4.00p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org.
Your
email should bear the title: “SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER” on the subject
line.
Applications
without this subject heading will not be processed.
Please
do not attach any certificates.
We
regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
You are invited to read more about Mercy Corps in our website www.mercycorps.org.
You are invited to read more about Mercy Corps in our website www.mercycorps.org.