Job Summary
The Regional Advocacy Manager will support the Region and the Country Offices as needed on all advocacy-related matters and be responsible for supporting global advocacy policies and position papers for the region and globally where relevant.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated
to eradicating poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable
commitment to the dignity of people. We currently work in over 93
countries with a focus on women and girls as the most disproportionately
affected by poverty, while engaging men and boys as well to ensure the
success of our mission. CARE’s East, Central and Southern Africa
Regional Office (ECSARO) is responsible for the oversight of CARE’s
operations in the region as well as the provision of support and
guidance to 15 Country Offices (Cos) in the region.
We are currently looking for an energetic, talented, well connected
and innovative individual to join our Advocacy and Communications Unit
as the Regional Advocacy Manager
CARE USA Core Values Commitment:
The core Values Commitment describes who we are, what we do, and how
we do it. It reflects our core values of TRANSFORMATION, INTEGRITY,
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, and
EXCELLENCE, which serve as a foundation for all
what we do. The core Values Commitment articulates our shared
expectations of each other including our board, staff, volunteers,
interns, partners and contractors globally.
Job Summary
The Regional Advocacy Manager will support the Region and the Country
Offices as needed on all advocacy-related matters and be responsible
for supporting global advocacy policies and position papers for the
region and globally where relevant. The position may also require
providing back-up support and capacity for Country Offices.
Job Responsibility # 1: Country Office Support
In-Country special projects/assignment support as requested by Country Offices (CO) , working with the CO focal supports
Work with the CO’s to ensure a good level of advocacy capacity and
provide advocacy positions and advocacy policy training, coaching and
mentoring as needed with CO focal points, and as needed to staff and
management
When necessary conduct field visits to COs to review and support on
the Advocacy Strategy, Policies and Papers, and support COs in their
needs or ascertain Advocacy requirements.
Review any standard reporting supported by Advocacy papers and
Policy documents being used in each office and the Region to ensure
compliance and standardization in each context
Serves as a point of contact and initial escalation point for
questions about policy, procedure, and requirements for CARE Advocacy
for the focal points and in each office and the Region.
Monitoring and Reporting: Gathers relevant information and ensures
timely submission of advocacy reports as per CARE requirements.
Maintains good understanding of ECSA COs' ongoing and planned advocacy
initiatives, wins, achievements and emerging opportunities. Responsible
for following up and monitoring the context, including on institutional
and political evolution of the policies and agendas related to the
topics covered by regional strategy. Monitors advocacy messages
published by other organizations and networks to ensure maximum impact
and to build synergies.
Job Responsibility #2: Delivery on Regional Advocacy Priorities
With support from the CARE International (CI) Advocacy Coordinator and the Regional Management Team:
Strategy implementation: Supports the coordination of CI’s regional
and global advocacy with other parts of the CI strategic plan and
relevant CI outcome areas (e.g. FNs, GBV, SRH, WEE, CCR).
Works closely with the Regional Communications department and
relevant CO staff to translate the strategy into actions, develops plans
on how to reach relevant audiences and advocacy targets, and influence
decision-makers.
Based on emerging opportunities, recommends to the RMT those
advocacy initiatives that should be prioritized with the aim to
strengthen CI’s joint advocacy in general, and CI’s response to priority
issues in particular.
Works with CI’s global advocacy initiative leaders and
communications staff, and within established procedures, advises the
Regional Director on advocacy positions and public statements. Leads on
sign off of relevant regional products as per CARE global sign off
procedures. Provide Support on the East Central & Southern Africa
Regional Strategic Advocacy priorities and targets
Representation: Represents CARE and actively participates in forums
relevant to humanitarian advocacy priorities as agreed with Regional
Director and other relevant stakeholders and with the aim to engage in
regional dialogues.
Continues to map relevant forums for COVID-19 and humanitarian advocacy actions.
Links with relevant global and regional stakeholders with the aim of building alliances for advocacy actions.
Using analytics to understand take up and reach of Advocacy Policies
and papers, and adjust strategy and tactics accordingly for the best
impact in the region and wider.
Job Responsibility # 3: Resourcing
Support the CO’s in resourcing their CO Advocacy focal points
Support the Induction for new focal points and build up the internal Advocacy network across the region
Coach, train and mentor as needed
Support any performance management of the CO focal points when requested
Job Responsibility # 4: Administrative
Support in conducting surveys and benchmarks that will ensure
ECSA stays current and relevant in their Advocacy Policies and Papers in
the Region and supports the CARE strategies
Establish networks with Key International NGOs at the national and
international level and keep abreast of the external environment and any
Government initiatives that impact on CARE Strategies and programmes
Support the CO focal points and management in ensuring effective
rollout of any Global Advocacy strategies and papers in COs in the
region
Ensure organograms, contact lists, networks and information flow lines are constantly updated and shared appropriately.
Develops and implements additional components of an Advocacy toolkit and templates for use in local offices
Job Responsibility # 5: Other duties as assigned
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Effective Policy making and
Writing, Political studies, International policy and Development,
International Advocacy and Development or similar fields
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a similar role including
general Policy and advocacy work including position papers and
campaigning work (on site) in emergencies and development contexts.
Previous work experience with an international and Humanitarian NGO may
be an advantage.
Understanding of gendered impacts of humanitarian crisis.
Experience working in a regional Advocacy position, preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
Proven excellent and extensive IT skills
Proven ability to work with complex data, analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing accurately and comprehensively
Ability to travel regionally and internationally as needed.
Ability to take direction, yet work independently to create, innovate and complete good quality work to tight deadlines.
Familiarity with Advocacy and Campaigning networks in the COs within the region.
Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural situations
Proven ability to handle challenging work load and meet deadlines
Proven Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Positive attitude, good sense of humour and service oriented.
The position has working relations with the following:
Internal:Regional Management Team (RMT), Regional
Leadership Team (RLT), CI Advocacy Coordinator, CI Advocacy Working
Group, CO advocacy focal points
External:Other INGOs and networks, Government bodies and Institutions
Travel- Expected to travel at least 25% when the situation allows
This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed
as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in
the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the
post holder
How to apply
If you feel that you are driven, challenged and motivated to
join our organization in this particular role, can contribute to the
fight against poverty, and have the necessary requirements, kindly send
your application that includes cover letter and updated CV attached as one document **********n or before30th October 2020. The subject title of the application must read Regional Advocacy Manager.
We do require that you have the legal ability to work in Kenya, as
well as the necessary experience for this position. While we would like
to respond to all applicants, only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized,
particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We strongly
encourage women of various backgrounds and abilities to apply.
