AMREF Vacancies in Kenya

AMREF Advocacy Communications Manager,{Youth Advocacy Project} Vacancies in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Identify cutting-edge training content,tools and publications on advocacy communications
  • Develop youth-friendly advocacy communications curriculum and training suite for the youth
  • Lead the dissemination and uptake of training modules by youth advocates on the Youth sub-site hosted by Advocacy Accelerator,and hold related webinars
  • Provide direct support to youth advocates in developing and implementing their advocacy and communication campaigns in line with project priorities (Gender & SRHR)
  • Lead the development and review of supporting policy advocacy and communication materials including blogs, key messages,issue briefs, etc
  • Develop guidelines to manage communication with internal and external partners such as the youth networks, media
  • Serve as a connector and facilitator of partner engagement with media at the county and national levels
  • Manage and coordinate consultancy services relating to communication activities.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of the project's communications strategy.
  • Ensure relevant project content is captured and shared on appropriate internal/external platforms and channels to enhance the visibility of the project and youth organizations.
  • Co-ordinate the communications working group consisting of various technical leads/units within Amref (Amref Communications, LEAP, Enterprise, developers,and the public
    relations agency)

    Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Kenyan context, with a focus on advocacy communications with and for youth.
  • Understanding of advocacy communications skill and resources for engaging with policymakers to bring about policy change.
  • Experience working on advocacy communications capacity building.
  • Fluency in Kiswahili Master’s degree or post graduate degree in communications, public relations, or other field relevant to advocacy communications.
  • Experience in advocacy communications to support policy change on topics including gender and/or SRHR.
  • Experience training youth in communications for advocacy.
  • Priority will be given to youth applicants
    At least 5 years of experience in advocacy communications in Kenya.
  • At least 4 years of experience working with youth.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 10th November, 2017 to:

    executivesearch@amref.org

    For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Advocacy Communications Manager,{Youth Advocacy Project} Vacancies in Kenya




    AMREF Deputy Director for Outreach,{Youth Advocacy Project} Vacancies in Kenya

    Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison with youth advocacy and policymaker partners at the county and national levels in Kenya
  • Identify key criteria and lead selection of organizations to serve as advocacy capacity leads and advocacy participants in four counties
  • Ensure communications with and among partners on project activities
  • Manage and ensure timely delivery of contracted activities by county partners Serve as a connector and facilitator of partner engagement with policymakers at the county and national levels
  • Seek ways to educate and engage policymakers in youth-led
    advocacy engagement efforts Partner with the Advocacy Accelerator team to carry out advocacy
    capacity trainings to youth advocates and youth networks

    Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Kenyan context,with a focus on youth engagement.
  • Understanding of policy and budget processes at the county and national levels in Kenya.
  • Knowledge of the primary
    youth advocacy and gender groups engaged in Kenyan politics.
  • Experience working on advocacy capacity building.
  • Fluency in Kiswahili Master’s degree or post graduate degree in public policy, public health, business administration, or other
    field relevant to advocacy for gender, health, and/or development advocacy.
  • Priority will be given to youth applicants
  • At least 5 years of advocacy experience in Kenya.
  • At least 4 years of experience in youth engagement.
  • Experience working on gender equality and SRHR and the linkage to related issues is desired

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 10th November, 2017 to:

    executivesearch@amref.org

    For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Advocacy Communications Manager,{Youth Advocacy Project} Vacancies in Kenya




    AMREF Group Chief Executive Officer Vacancies in Kenya

    Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership on Amref’s people agenda across the
    organization including advising and guiding line managers on HR decisions and providing
    sustainable HR initiatives to create a world-class organization where employees are enabled to do
    their best work.
  • Change Management: Provide leadership in on going culture transformation process to
    enhance employee engagement and deeper ownership of their work to position Amref as leading
    player in providing lasting healthcare solutions in Africa.
  • HR Strategy: Develop and implement suitable HR strategies to guide the organization in
    fulfilling its people needs, motivating and retaining them to deliver 2018-2022 strategic plan. This
    will involve working directly with the Global Leadership teams to translate Amref’s people Strategy
    into tactical and operational human resources programs.
  • HR Policies: Review existing HR policies to align them to changing HR landscape to provide
    innovative solutions to employee needs especially in areas of productivity, retention and
    performance based rewards.
  • Performance Management: Lead performance management initiatives, sharing best
    practices and ensuring the same is appreciated and positively aligned to organizational culture.
  • Governance: This role interacts with members of the International Board, provides input to
    the Human Resources Committee’s agenda and calls for experience and knowledge in
    preparing and representing people agenda at board level.

    Qualifications

  • Masters in Human Resources or equivalent
  • Professional qualifications in HR
  • Ten (10) years’ experience in leading HR agenda in a leading international
    organization, last five at senior most level
  • Multi country experience in Africa
  • Experience in international development or corporate sector

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 18th November, 2017 to:

    executivesearch@amref.org

    For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Group Chief Executive Officer Vacancies in Kenya

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