Advocacy and Partnerships Assistant at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of partnership and advocacy initiatives Coordinate implementation of advocacy programmes/projects work.
• Support the planning and execution of creative advocacy actionsincluding influencing decision-makers, campaigns, lobbying, and building public support for FAWE issues.
• Support the commemoration of International Days on Education. This includes developing concept notes, convening sessions such as webinars, and working with National Chapters to commemorate these days at the Country level.
• Preparation of advocacy team reports and various documentation relating to the activities carried out. This includes correspondence, donors’ reports, and FAWE reports (monthly/quarterly/annual reports).
• Collect, document, and disseminate successful FAWE advocacy interventions. This includes the production of well-thought advocacy materials such as position/issue papers, outcome papers, and policy briefs.
• Support in knowledge management and capacity development.
• Research and Data Collection: Conduct research on relevant policy issues, gather data from various sources, and compile information to support advocacy efforts.
• Support in building and strengthening FAWE partnerships for collective advocacy and collective project delivery. This includes National contexts such as partnerships with
• Ministries in charge of Education and Gender.
• Support the development of internal assessment and recommend capacity-building needs on advocacy for the chapters.
• Provide technical support to FAWE’s National Chapters/Partners and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Provide technical support assistance to FAWE Chapter to engage with relevant advocacy stakeholders and execute appropriate interventions.
• Provide substantive support to expanding and mobilizing stakeholder engagement and facilitate interventions towards influencing National trends in education.
• Support the National Coordinator and Programs teams to strengthen the linkages between the national and regional processes that promote the education and wellbeing of women and girls.
• Provide support in organizing workshops/forums to facilitate the sharing of experiences with relevant stakeholders.
• Programme Development & Management
• Provide administrative support towards the successful implementation of advocacy & partnership activities. This includes the preparation of documents such as memos, and agreements, scheduling meetings, and coordination of external contacts.
• Participate in programme meetings and related sessions to draw out research-based advocacy messages in programmes, and present advocacy updates.
• Provide any other support as required by the supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Communications, Philosophy, Gender, Law, Project Management, or any other relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to craft clear and concise messaging.
• Research skills and the ability to analyze complex information.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant data management tools.
• Conversant with the relevant policy issues and the political landscape.
• Passion for social change and commitment to the organization's mission.
• Experienced in advocacy work and human development work with NGOs, and strategic partnerships especially working within a consortium (range of stakeholders) covering more than one country.
• Work Experience or an understanding of working with the African Union, Regional
• Economic Communities, and Relevant National Ministries/Government Bodies is an added advantage.