Advocacy Adviser at Center For Reproductive Rights

Program Management

• With the support of the Senior Technical Advisor, s/he will be responsible for the country specific planning, implementation, and reporting of the project.
• Ensure project learning is generated and documented and shared within the project in line with Centers’ reporting systems and guidelines.
• Liaise with partners and program staff to ensure relevance and quality of activities.
• Ensure timely production and submission of project reports and other knowledge products in accordance with donor requirements.

Advocacy Support

• Support research initiatives that provide evidence for the delivery of project priorities.
• Conduct analysis on trends / issues related to ASRHR in the project areas, with a view to informing advocacy strategies and partner support.
• Develop and ensure effective messages and clear positions are crafted and delivered to different audiences in line with the project and the Centre’s thematic focus.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working knowledge of current and emerging legal and policy trends relevant to the country and partner strategies.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of partner advocacy strategies.
• Provide ongoing support/accompaniment to partners under the project as they roll out and implement project outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate the process of identifying program and advocacy priorities in collaboration with the Center program teams and partners.
• Develop and roll out a capacity support plan for partners to translate advocacy priorities into concrete actions with key deliverables.
• Represent the project at any relevant meetings within delegated authority.

Qualifications:

• A first degree in relevant disciplines in social science or Degree in law from a recognized University with 8+ years’ related professional experience.
• Knowledge of international human rights, women’s rights and Africa regional human rights mechanism.
• Advocacy experience at the national or regional levels, including as part of NGO coalitions.
• Excellent writing, editing, research and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work and adopt to a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• Orientation to continuous Learning.
• Orientation to detail in work requiring effective and accurate data analysis.
• Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Very detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent social and networking skills, ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel to all project locations and other locations as necessary
• Fluency in English required.