Vacancy: Intern / Resident
Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy
The
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest
non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive
health information and services.
The
IPPF Federation in Africa is made up 38 Member Associations (MAs) working in 42
countries in Sub-Sahara Africa. IPPF Member Associations are nationally founded
and owned organizations and have been in existence for over 40 years in Africa
providing and advocating for universal access to sexual and reproductive health
and rights.
The
Member Associations are unique in that while being Member Associations of IPPF
Africa Region and so members of an international NGO, they are also national
organizations with national boards, staff, Constitutions, structures and
autonomy.
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of Intern/ Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy (Short – term).
Job Title: Intern / Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of Intern/ Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy (Short – term).
Job Title: Intern / Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy
Department: External
Relations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsible
to: Senior
Manager, External Relations and Advocacy
Job Purpose: The Intern / Resident Consultant - External Relations and Advocacy will support the External Relations and Advocacy Division in successfully implementing its goals.
He/she
is in cooperation with the Senior Manager and Communications Advisor
responsible for the development and the implementation of one or several
specific advocacy areas or projects
Key Tasks
- Support
the development and implementation of ERAs projects and events
- Observe
and analyse global and regional political processes in close cooperation
with ERA team members and support the implementation of a communication
strategy targeting key decision makers at different levels to effect
desirable change
- In
agreement with the supervisor representing IPPFAR towards external
stakeholders in the context of the areas of responsibility, like being
member of working groups etc
- Support
the External Relations and Advocacy Team in preparing strategic
recommendations to advance IPPFAR work
- Support
the External Relations Team in preparing regular reports, schedules and
speeches according to IPPFAR guidelines and procedures
- To
support and guide on any relevant strategic opportunity and direction that
may contribute to improve IPPFAR visibility and leadership.
- To
support in documentation, analysis and dissemination of internal and
external information and best practices and coordinate the development of
publicity materials online and in printed formats t support IPPF AR activities
- Undertake
any other duties that might be assigned his/her supervisor
Responsibilities
a) staff responsibilities carried by the job holder
- None
b) Policies, plans. Programme and Financial responsibilities
- Ensuring
adherence to IPPFAR and ARO policies, values, procedures, rules and
regulations and any other agreement between IPPFAR and partners.
- Responsible
for compiling and submitting to his/her supervisor the planned activities,
budget and monitoring expenditure.
c) Advisory responsibilities carried by the job holder
- The
job holder advises the Head-ERA/SMT on any issues that may contribute to
improve IPPFAR visibility and leadership in Africa.
Education & Qualifications
- Relevant
degree with experience in Documentation, Communications and/or Public
Relations
Professional Experience
- Progressive
working experience in Public Health and/or Reproductive Health
Skills
- Fully
conversant with use of new technology for communications and outreach,
including the web and multimedia tools
- Interpersonal
and management skills
- Fluency
in English. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is an added advantage
- Excellent
communication (spoken and written) skills,
- Innovations
in communication and marketing
Personal Competence
- Subscribe
to IPPF’s Policies, Mission, Vision, and values and IPPFAR’s, Procedures,
rules and regulations
- Ability
to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Willingness
to travel
- Focus
on continuous improved results/performance Flexibility and willingness to
work outside normal working hours
How to Apply:
Interested persons should submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org
Interested persons should submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org