Climate Change Health Advocacy Lead at Amref Kenya

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Knowledge

• Masters’ degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Gender Studies, Health Communications and Advocacy, Political Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of climate mitigation issues and solutions in the agriculture and/or energy/extractives sector is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least seven (7) years of experience working in advocacy and/or public affairs aimed at influencing policy change.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international climate change and development issues related to food/agriculture value chains and/or energy/extractives.
• Knowledge of international health and development issues at the global level.
• Experience in policy influencing in Africa.
• Ability to work autonomously combined with experience working remotely and in support of programs abroad.
• Experience developing and managing efforts to influence policymakers, NGOs, and other external stakeholders.

Competences

• Experience living and working in a country in the Global South.
• Strong communication skills and professional writing skills.
• Project management experience.
• Flexible, creative, and strategic thinker.
• Self-starter, team player, and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Internet, Zoom, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others from diverse perspectives.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; ability to prioritize workload and multi- task.

Skills

• Excellent communications skills
• Resourcefulness; Problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, collaborating, influencing skills
• Highly organized; Detail oriented
• Training and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in ICT
• Proficiency in French desirable

Work Environment

• Normal office environment with 40 % travel.

Deadline: 29th of june