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DSW Kenya Recruits Advocacy and Resource Mobilization Coordinators, Nairobi
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.
For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.
For more information see www.dsw-online.org
DSW Kenya seeks to recruit the following staff based in the Nairobi office:
Vacancy 1: Advocacy Coordinator
General Description
The Advocacy Coordinator is primarily responsible for in-country advocacy initiatives.
He/she will support local and regional advocacy initiatives and contribute effectively in the realization of the DSW Advocacy objectives and desired results.
Responsibilities:
- Advocacy Leadership and Policy Analysis
- Project Implementation
- Advocacy Evaluation, Reporting and Documentation
- Building of Partner’s Advocacy Capacity
- Networking and Partnerships
Minimum requirements:
- Post Graduate qualification in Social Sciences preferably in Development, Political Science, Communication or International Affairs.
- 3 years of working experience with a proven track record in policy and advocacy work is essential.
- Good knowledge of the functioning of the EU, including EU decision-making procedures and EU development cooperation policies/funding is desirable.
- Affinity for financial management
- Excellent oral and written English language skills
- Problem solving with the ability to multi-task
Vacancy 2: Resource Mobilization Coordinator
General Description
The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of proposal writing processes and technical assistance.
He/she will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator to support related in-country initiatives and to enhance synergies with DSW’s work.
Responsibilities:
- Proposal Writing, Review and Editing
- Development of Resource Mobilization tools and systems
- Technical Assistance, Coaching and Training CSOs and Consortia
- Screening for EC RH/FP and Other Funding Opportunities
- Networking and Partnerships
Minimum requirements:
- University degree,
- At least 3 years of working experience in an international NGO
- Experience in writing proposals to main donors e.g. EU essential
- Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required
- Very good communication and computer skills
Interested candidates should send their CV, one page motivation letter and salary expectations to [email protected] by 5th January 2013 with the job being applied for clearly stated in the subject line.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake both oral and written interviews
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