World Animal Protection is looking for an External Affairs Manager to provide expertise and deliver our strategic global campaigns, lead and support the tactical delivery of stakeholder engagement and influencing at International and Regional levels.
This
is an exciting role where the successful candidate will develop and deliver
inspiring and innovated advocacy strategy and act as interface between the
programme teams and external stakeholders, predominantly Governments and
International institutions such as the United Nations, and the G20.
Position:
External Affairs Manager
Type of
contract: Permanent
Location: Kenya
Salary: Starting
salary is Kes. 5,665,763.00 per annum or exceptionally up to Kes. 6,151,400.00
per annum if the candidate can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
Who are
we?
World Animal Protection is the global voice for animal welfare, with more than 70 years’ experience campaigning for a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
We
have offices in 12 countries and work across 47 countries. We collaborate with
local communities, the private sector, civil society and governments to change
animals’ lives for the better.
Our
goal is to change the way the world works to end animal cruelty and suffering
for both wild and farmed animals.
Through
our global food system strategy, we will end factory farming and create a
humane and sustainable food system, which puts animals first. By transforming
the broken systems that fuel exploitation and commodification, we will give
wild animals the right to a wild life.
Our
work to protect animals will play a vital role in solving the climate
emergency, the public health crisis and the devastation of natural habitats.
What
will you be doing?
· Providing
strategic input in the formulation of campaign advocacy objectives and being
accountable for their delivery.
· Carry
out stakeholder mapping, advocacy, and engagement at global level in
coordination with our strategic approach.
· Campaign
external affairs including; specific input into campaign strategy development
& delivery and specific implementation outside of local capability.
· Ensuring
campaigns are informed by and capable of achieving global strategic objective
associated with stakeholder engagement, external affairs and movement building.
Who are
we looking for?
· You
must have experience working with or lobbied Governments in Kenya and in the
African Region
· You
must have international experience with global or regional institutions.
· Experienced
and highly motivated policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement specialist,
with a proven track record in developing and delivering stakeholder engagement
approaches to achieve specific outcomes.
· Knowledge
and experience of influencing, lobbying and advocacy, working with decision
makers and understanding the way in which they influence national policy
agendas and in turn how national policy agendas can influence global processes.
· Experience
in the design and development of impactful stakeholder engagement approaches
that have achieved change.
· Strong
communicator, and able to constructively engage external and internal
stakeholders, to develop and deliver project solutions.
· Excellent
verbal, written and presentation skills in English.
· Experience
of creating and managing small budgets.
· Flexible
to undertake domestic and international travel.
Qualifications
· Educated
to university degree level in a related area of study, and/or with significant
relevant career experience related to the role.
What can
we offer you?
We
are offering a fair and competitive salary within the sector and regularly
benchmark salaries.
Other
benefits including;
· Pension
Scheme
· Medical
Insurance Cover
· Group
personal Accident Cover
· COLA
Adjustment
· Training
& Developments opportunities
· Workplace
wellness programs
To
achieve our aim of making World Animal Protection a Diverse and Inclusive
employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals of
traditionally under-represented communities and backgrounds.
At
World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind.
Please bear this in mind through your application journey.
These
are:
· Global:
We make decisions & act with a global mindset.
· Diverse
and Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices
are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all.
· Collaborative:
We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change Agile: We make change
happen in a fast-moving world Growing People: We continually learn and develop
Accountable: We
are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to
do the same.
· Courageous:
We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets.
How to
Apply:
Interested
candidates should apply for the position by downloading and filling out the BIO-DATA-
FORM (World Animal Protection), then send it to the email
recruitment@amsol.co.ke, along with a motivational letter describing why they
are suitable for the position, a detailed CV stating qualifications, experience
and current position.
Note 1: For
any handwritten or scanned Bio Data form, you a highly encouraged to send as an
excel file.
Note 2: All
applications should be received by 5.00 pm East African Time (EAT) on Friday
10th
March, 2023.
Note 3: You
must indicate the job title/position you are applying for in the email subject
line.
