The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (Defenders Coalition) works primarily to champion the safety, security, and wellbeing of human rights defenders (HRDs). Among other pathways, the Defenders Coalition does this through strengthening the capacities of HRDs to work more effectively, besides advocating for favourable legal, policy and institutional environments to reduce their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and/or harm. The Defenders Coalition believes that every individual is entitled to the rights and personal liberties, security, and social justice; and that HRDs play a frontline role of advancing the realization of these rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

We are looking for an Advocacy Manager. This position will support the implementation of the organisation’s cross-disciplinary strategic priorities including an action plan to complement the overall plan.

The ideal candidate is one who understands the civil society space in Kenya, is an excellent networker and convener, is at ease in all levels of advocacy influencing. An extensive experience in policy, promotional and advocacy work and must have experience working in a membership organisation, bring strategic, creative and critical thinking, embraces working independently, but also collaboratively as part of a team with other departments as well as partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advocacy program strategy development and implementation
• Resource mobilisation to ensure funding streams for all activities
• Network with key players in government, parliament, media and civil society
• Advance the organisation’s objectives through connecting partner institutions, national conversations and activities in Kenya.
• Raise awareness and buy-in of the organisation’s research findings and policy positions to relevant audiences
• Collaborate with the advocacy leads across the globe to strengthen campaigns efforts.
• Keep abreast with organisational learning, M&E, and communication.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in management, development studies, public policy, communications, knowledge management or related areas
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with an undergraduate degree.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili is required.
• Commitment to support human rights defenders
• Good analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural setting
• The ability to work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential
• Demonstrable experience in project cycle management;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills: verbal, writing and presentation skills;
• Upholds high levels of integrity

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply via recruit@gocreations.co.ke  to reach us no later than Friday 14th February 2022.