Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Nairobi) and Regional Coordinator (Western) Jobs in Kenya


A leading National Child Rights NGO invites applications for two posts:
 
1. Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Nairobi)
 
Qualifications

  • Minimum Degree preferably LLB or Policy Planning with 3 years experience in NGO
  • Have knowledge of legal & policy framework of children in Kenya
  • Knowledge of adult training methodologies, management & organizational skills
  • Good understanding of children rights issues & working with multiple-interest groups
  • Good communication, Computer & networking skills
Main Responsibilities
  • Organize and manage lobby groups for legal and policy reforms on the rights of children
  • Train policy makers, monitoring legislations and policies on children matters
  • Work with parliamentary committees to lobby for recognition of children rights
  • Enhance collaboration and networking within children sector.
2. Regional Coordinator - Western Kenya
 
Qualifications
  • Minimum Degree in Social Sciences with 3 years experience preferably in NGO Sector
  • Knowledge in children rights, project management and fundraising
  • Mobilization & networking skills will be added advantage
  • Excellent computer & communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Main Responsibilities
  • Mobilize, coordinate & facilitate all organizational policy activities in western Kenya region
  • Capacity building for agencies, schools & government officers on children programs
  • Networking with children based organizations and government Departments
  • Resource Mobilization to expand the organizational programs and presence
Preferred Abilities
 
These are senior management positions for persons aged 27 – 39 years. 

Hands-on experience in resource mobilization, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently & with children, honesty and dedication to duty will be added advantaged.
 
Qualified candidates should forward a cover letter, detailed CV and current responsibilities not later than 18th May 2012 to:
 
PAC 3 or RCW 2,
P.O. Box 73637 – 00200, 
Nairobi. 

Email: kaacr@kaacr.com