Programme Development and Advocacy Advisor at Peace Brigades International (PBI)

Main Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation and Development 40%

• Provide technical support for the implementation of PBI Kenya’s programmatic work, including the CPS Programme, such as coordinating and participation specific activities.
• Support the team in organising capacity building initiatives for human rights defenders and grassroots organisations
• Coordination of PBI Kenya’s monitoring, evaluation and learning system (global register) across PBI Kenya’s programmes.
• Closely monitor the political, human rights and social justice situation in Kenya to identify trends, inform project operations, optimise advocacy efforts and advise on fundraising initiatives.
• Contribute to learning processes in the organisation and across the CPS organisations active in Kenya.

Advocacy and External Relations 20%

• Design and support implementation of PBI Kenya’s advocacy strategy in collaboration with the team.
• Support relationship management with key stakeholders, including human rights organisations, government institutions, diplomatic actors, and international partners.
• Represent PBI Kenya in relevant forums, networks and coordination spaces when needed
• Development of advocacy materials, and contribution to communications products, website content and other external-facing materials.
• Contribute to visibility and awareness-raising efforts regarding the situation of human rights defenders and social justice movements in Kenya.

Project Development and Fundraising 20%

• Provide technical support in the identification of funding opportunities relevant to PBI Kenya’s strategic priorities.
• Development of concept notes, project proposals and contribute to donor reports.
• Provide technical support for donor engagement and relationship management.
• Assist with programme design and development of new initiatives in collaboration with the team.
• Create and maintain, in collaboration with the team, a database of potential funders and partners.

Security and Risk Management 20%

• Manage protection guidance and security measures, including accompaniments and risk assessments for HRDs at risk in cooperation with the team.
• Monitoring and analysis of security developments relevant to PBI Kenya’s operations and partners.
• Advise the team on organisational security planning and risk management processes while supporting implementation of agreed security protocols.
• Maintain PBI Kenya’s security systems and procedures.

Essential Qualifications / Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience working with international NGOs, human rights organisations, peacebuilding organisations, or related civil society actors.
• Demonstrable experience in advocacy, fundraising, project development, programme implementation, or organisational learning.
• Thorough understanding of the Kenyan political, human rights and social justice context.
• Experience working with human rights defenders, grassroots organisations, social movements, or civil society actors.
• Strong analytical, writing and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, willingness to take up necessary tasks and follow through, adaptability and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Effective interpersonal, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to function effectively in highly stressful and/or sensitive environments.
• Experience working in multi-cultural teams and cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a consensus-based model and independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working within PBI or similar protective accompaniment organisations.
• Experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or proposal development.
• Experience supporting advocacy and communications initiatives.
• Experience working on security, protection, or risk management issues.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili, Spanish, and German would be an advantage.