Job Title: Advocacy Officer
Hiring Organization: International
Livestock Research Institute
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/10/2024
Job
Description
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to
improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through
research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR
research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure
future.
Responsibilities
In
collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop
a comprehensive action plan for the implementation of terms of reference within
the duration of the contract.
In
collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop
criteria for the selection of critical stakeholders for the CBD and UNCCD CoPs.
Undertake
desk research on the publicly available information on the CBD and UNCCD COP
priorities of identified country stakeholders and partners.
Based on the findings of the desk assessments, in consultation
with key internal stakeholders, develop questionnaires and undertake in-depth
interviews with selected critical stakeholders to:
Understand
the key successes and challenges facing identified countries in the
implementation of biodiversity and desertification commitments.
Ascertain
a more detailed understanding of country and other stakeholder priorities for
negotiations at COPs 16 of CBD and UNCCD
Identify
topics of interest under negotiations at the COPs which could benefit from
CGIAR positions and the key entry points in the negotiations where these issues
will be addressed.
Make
recommendations on possible joint engagement opportunities.
Develop a
report on priorities of identified critical country stakeholders and global
partners and ensure it is updated periodically, ensuring a robust process of
policy advocacy intelligence analysis.
In
collaboration with center engagement experts, and based on feedback on
intelligence gathered, develop a CGIAR advocacy plan for engagement at CDB and
UNCCD, with clear proposed activities, deadlines and goals, and coordinate its
delivery.
Requirements
Master’s
degree in social science, political science, international studies, or other
related field
At least
7 years of progressively responsible professional experience
Experience
in supporting global advocacy in international decision-making processes
Experience
undertaking assessments of stakeholder priorities, identification of entry
points for advocacy,
Experience
in preparing high quality analytical reviews/ assessments
Experience
in developing/ coordinating development of advocacy plans, preferably with
international organizations and large international NGOs
