Omega Foundation (OF) is a non-profit
organization working in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley regions primarily to
promote health and build livelihoods support systems, with a major focus on
health.
Job Title: Communications and Advocacy Intern
Location: Kisumu – Kenya
Job Summary: Facilitate advocacy, lobbying and grassroots
communication by Omega Foundation focusing on identified strategic areas of
focus; identify, prioritize and analyse the issues that affect the day to day
life of people in the target areas; and track implementation of policies
relating to these areas at various levels (community, and
county).
Key Responsibilities:-
R1. Programme Management
T.1 Facilitate implementation of
advocacy strategy, advocacy and lobbying agenda and campaigns for Omega
Foundation.
T.2 Support initiatives that enable
Omega Foundation engage effectively in lobbying and advocacy in its areas of
interventions and in accordance with its agreed strategies.
T.3 Keep track on county budgets
related to health, HIV, education and poverty reduction and use outcome to
guide Omega Foundation’s advocacy agenda.
T.4 Continuously monitor policy
development in Kenya to ensure that Omega Foundation’s strategic and
operational choices remain relevant and appropriate.
T.5 Identify avenues for lobbying and
engaging with government at county and national levels on advocacy and policy
issues on areas of interest/focus.
T.6 Track, monitor, and document the
status and progress of advocacy and lobbying interventions.
T.7 Produce quality, accurate and
timely advocacy program documents.
T.8 Work closely with line
ministries, key partners and stakeholders where Omega Foundation and partners’
work come into confluence.
R2. Advocacy Support for Target
Communities
T.1 Facilitate development of advocacy messages and/or materials that are relevant and effective to target communities.
T.1 Facilitate development of advocacy messages and/or materials that are relevant and effective to target communities.
T.2 Facilitate periodic review of
cases and issues emerging with target communities to ensure that rights of
individuals are being upheld.
T.3 Plan and organize advocacy
training to affiliates, community based organizations and support groups.
T.4 Lead affiliates in developing
workable innovative advocacy strategies that are responsive to the rights
issues in target communities.
R3. Dissemination and Policy Influence
R3. Dissemination and Policy Influence
T.1 Contribute to efforts to improve
service delivery in health, HIV/AIDS, education and related areas both at
community, county and national levels through engagement with key officials and
representatives, and participation in key conferences and
workshops.
T.2 Work closely with OF team to
prepare and disseminate information on outcomes of programs and other relevant
results to government partners so as to promote evidence-based policymaking and
programming.
T.3 Draft talking points, speeches
and statements on the organization’s position on issues that relate to its
areas of focus and interventions.
R4. Communications Duties
T.1 Liaise with staff to ensure
finalization of the writing, proofreading, editing, and compilation of
all advocacy communications, correspondence and publications
T.2 Identify key materials and manage
their translation to languages relevant to the main counties of Omega
Foundation’s operation
T.3 Collect and compile updates from
Omega Foundation’s activities and disseminate to relevant audiences through
appropriate channels.
T.4 Facilitate dissemination of
information in areas of interest as may be required by Omega Foundation from
time to time.
T.5 Actively contribute towards
M&E processes for continuous learning, reporting and profiling of Omega
Foundation.
R5. Other Duties and Responsibilities
R5. Other Duties and Responsibilities
T.1 Carry out any other duties and
responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of education:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public
relations or any related fields.
Specialized Training/Professional
Qualifications
- Community and Policy level advocacy
Competencies/Abilities/Skills
Required
- Ability to work in a multicultural and
multitasking environment (both as team member and as individual).
- Strong networking and collaboration.
- Ability to work both at the local/grassroots
level and at national levels.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Good knowledge of public policy particularly
in areas of health and education.
Job experience:
- At least one (1) year’ experience in advocacy
and communications, lobbying or policy analysis.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates
are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, current
Curriculum Vitae with telephone contacts of 3 referees and testimonials to:
Human Resources Manager,
Omega Foundation,
P. O. Box 3246 – 40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Email applications should be addressed to careers@omega-foundation.org and must be copied to omegafoundation384@gmail.com
Application deadline is 13th February, 2015.
Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Omega Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. This recruitment will remain open until the post is filled.
For more information about Omega Foundation, its values and working principles, please visit the Omega Foundation website (www.omega-foundation.org )