Habitat for Humanity International Policy and Advocacy Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Programs Director, the Policy and Advocacy Manager will support the development and delivery of an ambitious advocacy strategy in line with the vision, mission and objectives of HFHK. The Manager will support the implementation and shaping of advocacy across strategic priorities of the organization. S/he will represent the organisation in national conference as a way to position the organisation work through networking and collaboration. This Job Holder also ensures quality control and compliance with advocacy requirements. This manager is a key contributor to networking, positioning and partnership building for HFHK by attending national events, conferences, and coalitions.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse policies, strategies, regulations and institutions on adequate and affordable housing and recommend actions to promote adequate and affordable housing
Analyse key international political and policy trends in areas related to HFHK’s work, with a specific focus on access to adequate and affordable housing
Support with policy analysis at country level. Offer guidance; help locate expert advice (internal or external); assist in the collection of best practices and the promotion of successes.
Leads the planning of research activities, based policy needs and executes research tasks as determined in collaboration with other subject matter experts
Ensure policy compliance of national advocacy programs, ensure quality management of national advocacy programs, and validate GMT reports.
Liaise and coordinate with other subject matter experts in the organization and within the Habitat network to ensure policy and advocacy are mainstreamed across Habitat programs.
Supports subject matters experts and project leads in power and access mapping (general housing and campaign-specific planning), mobilizes own network for getting opportunities for introductions with decision makers and provides input for preparation of meetings, participates as necessary
Monitors trends and changes in housing policy and proposals of different stakeholders to ensure appropriate and timely reactions; contributes to creation of policy on HHFK’s reactive advocacy engagement as well as corpus of basic statements and opinions on key issues
Deliver clear advocacy strategies to influence decision-makers, the media, wider civil society and policy makers
Work with HFHK’s advocacy Teams to identify key advocacy opportunities, co-ordinate activities and to maximise positive impact.
Provide overall leadership, vision, strategic direction and management of advocacy and ensure that advocacy is an integral part of HFHK’s Theory of Change and Business Plan
Contributes to development of proactive advocacy campaigns (research and knowledge generation and dissemination; development of advocacy proposal; networking and lobbying plan); explores funding options and contributes to creation of grant proposals as necessary
Develop and update HFHK’s advocacy strategy, budget and implementation plan
Contribute to HFHKs advocacy initiatives and campaigns outside in Kenya.
Lead efforts related to capacity building of field advocacy staff and local partners as well as increased awareness and knowledge of other staff on advocacy issues
Review and contribute to major grant proposals to ensure funding for advocacy initiatives
Provide strategic guidance and advice to the advocacy team, by conceptualising new campaigns initiatives
Ensure advocacy coherence with global the level and reinforce strong and effective synergies between programmes and advocacy to maximise HFHK’s impact, especially ensuring evidence and best practice inform advocacy
Lead on the development of relevant and realistic advocacy and related communications plans and coordinate their effective implementation
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Public Policy, law, international development, communications or other related courses
Masters degree is highly preferred
Additional education or certifications related to Policy and Advocacy
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Knowledge of Kenya’s policy-making and decision-making processes
Skilled and strategic advocate and a confident communicator who can engage persuasively with a variety of audiences
A strong networker and collaborator, ideally with a personal profile in the area
Good understanding of campaigning, use of narratives and communications
Ability to get guidance and work with others and deliver results through teams
Working knowledge of national and international government structures and multi-lateral institutions.
Strategic, analytical and creative thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to working in remote teams and networking skills
Ability to speak clearly, concisely and cogently
Experience
8 years of related experience working in policy, advocacy and/or research in a multicultural environment; previous experience in policy analysis and development is essential.
Experience in advocacy development programs with non-profit organizations in Kenya
Excellent political insight and judgement with good understanding of the Kenya parliamentary
processes and the opportunities these present for influencing
Experience of design and execution of advocacy strategies and projects at National and County Levels
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Habitat for Humanity International Policy and Advocacy Manager Jobs in Kenya
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