Advocacy Officer at Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW)

DSW seeks to recruit an Advocacy Officer.This is a full time position based in Kitale.The contract will be issued on a two-year basis with options for renewal.This position is open to Kenyan nationals only.

Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and activity plans to promote policy and budget changes in support of FP/RH at county and sub-county level
• Support collection of data for sub-national annual budget and policy reviews
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with target County level decision makers
• Build relationships with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs/NGOs)
• Support the identification of capacity building needs for partners,
• Conduct Civic education sessions and provide leadership during public county and budget hearings to improve public and youth participation

Minimum Requirements for the Advocacy Officer Job

• Degree in social sciences or related fields from a recognised University
• At least 3 years of professional experience in planning and conducting a wide variety of advocacy and policy initiatives around the priority areas (FP/RH)
• In depth knowledge of policies and programmes on Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Adolescents and Youth
• Demonstrated understanding of the devolved county structure, budget cycle and decision making processes
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Swahili (Oral and Written). Knowledge of local languages of target counties will be an added advantage
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Team player with experience working within geographically spread teams and in a multi-cultural setting
• Willingness to travel frequently