African Population and Health Research Center Advocacy Specialist Jobs

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-informed policy research.

Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at all levels.

We are seeking a seasoned communications professional or campaigner interested in deepening their engagement with evidence to drive change, in both policy and practice. The right candidate will be able to quickly understand how to translate both APHRC-generated and other research into action, to identify where there are opportunities to fill gaps in service delivery and improve implementation of existing policies, while also championing improved allocation of resources in order to meet service delivery needs.

Responsibilities

To understand the policy environment and identify entry points for where evidence can be used to improve service delivery, increase resource allocation and expand implementation of existing policies

To develop and execute an advocacy strategy predicated on that evidence

To work with an array of civil society stakeholders and amplify their voices with communications and advocacy technical support to achieve shared goals

To drive the production of innovative knowledge translation materials that will assist in the achievement of the advocacy goals

To develop a framework for monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy work being conducted by APHRC and its partners that demonstrates a familiarity with outcome mapping and articulates a strong theory of change

To mentor other members of the Policy Engagement and Communications team and share knowledge in order to deepen the team’s understanding of how to conduct effective advocacy campaigns that achieve results

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy or related field; Master’s degree desirable

At least five (5) years of post-qualification

work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization.

Project or campaign management experience
Familiarity with developing, executing and evaluating the impact of a theory of change; some experience with monitoring and evaluating attribution of impact desirable

Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate technical ideas into accessible messages

Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring impact communications strategies

Facility with convening networks of civil society stakeholders

Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team

Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness initiative and maturity of judgment

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal and should include: Portfolio of written work (no more than 5 samples, 3 of which must be published versions) to also include tracked change edits of a pre-publication piece of someone else’s writing and a Cover letter.

Please include one reference of someone who can speak directly to your ability to manage a complex and varied workload. Applications will be considered up to May 24, 2018.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100
GPO Nairobi

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children
For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Advocacy Specialist Jobs

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