Ipas
is an international NGO specializing in women’s reproductive health and
rights.
Through
the Africa Alliance office based in Nairobi, Ipas support s programs and policy
strategies in the Africa region.
These
two positions are based in Nairobi.
Policy Associates
2
Positions
- Contribute to
the development of improved policy environment for reproductive health in
Kenya and the region
- Build
partnerships in the Africa region and at country level for advocacy on
reproductive health including work with media, professional networks, NGOs
and women’s groups.
- Provide inputs
to donor proposals and reports
- Work with team
to develop and implement work plans and budgets
Required
Qualification, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law or relevant discipline;
- 4+ years
relevant work experience, including in the area of advocacy and sexual and
reproductive rights;
- Knowledgeable about
institutions and organizations that work on reproductive health;
- Knowledge of
international and regional human rights instruments on reproductive health
- Willingness and
ability to travel up to 30% of working days;
- Ability to work
successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based, global environment;
- Excellent verbal
communication and writing skills in English
- Demonstrated
ability in word processing and other Microsoft Office tools;
Policy Coordinator
The
policy coordinator provides administrative support, maintains communication
with team members and partners independently and collaboratively, participates
in report writing and helps harmonize activities in the policy unit.
Required
Qualification, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s
degree in social science or equivalent, experience in program coordination
and management of logistics.
- Good
communication skills.
- Excellent
administrative and budget preparing skills, and demonstrated computer
skills.
Applicants
should submit cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org we do not accept
phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: www.ipas.org
before applying or send your queries to IpasAlliance@ipas.org.
Deadline
for applications is: 17th, May, 2013.
Due
to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be
contacted.
Ipas
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
