Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Kenya is an independent Member Association of the CBM Family, registered under Kenyan law as an incorporated company limited by guarantee, having a Memorandum and Articles of Association with a membership, board and company secretary. The association submits an annual audit and company returns. CBM’s work in Kenya aims to impr...
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Drive and implement CBM’s global advocacy strategy in line with organisational priorities
Oversee the development and use of advocacy products and tools, including policy briefs, position papers, and the CBM Advocacy Toolkit
Ensure organisational alignment and coherence of advocacy work across CBM
Analyse political narratives, policy developments, and political trends related to Disability-Inclusive Development, including specific sectors such as Health, Education and Humanitarian Action.
Identify advocacy opportunities and develop evidence-based recommendations for engagement
Link programmatic evidence with policy influencing and advocacy objectives
Represent CBM at high-level political and global advocacy events and lead CBM delegations
Ensure coordinated and effective CBM engagement in global policy spaces
Build and manage high-level relationships with key stakeholders, including UN agencies, governments, coalitions, and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
Identify and manage advocacy-related risks, including political and reputational considerations
Monitor advocacy outcomes and strengthen the use of evidence to inform positioning, messaging, and decision-making
Provide relevant advocacy insights and analysis to senior management
These are your qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, or an equivalent field
At least 10 years of experience in policy advocacy, preferably within an international civil society organisation
5–10 years of leadership experience managing international teams
Strong understanding of political processes at national and global levels
Knowledge of human rights frameworks and international processes, including CRPD and the SDGs
Proven ability to connect programmatic evidence with policy and advocacy goals
Strong critical thinking and the ability to develop clear, well-structured arguments, particularly for policy analysis and writing
A results-oriented approach
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or German will be an added advantage
Identification with Christian values and the mandate of CBM
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