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Africa Advocacy Advisor – Country Support is needed at Christian Aid (CA)
JOB TITLE: Africa Advocacy Advisor – Country Support
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 3 years
About the role
- As part of the Global Advocacy and Policy team in the Policy,Public Affairs and Campaigns (PPC) Department, the post-holder will support the development and implementation of national advocacy strategies across Christian Aid’s country offices in Africa.
- This role will support African country staff and partners to raise capacity and delivery of national advocacy in relation to our priority campaigns; as well as collaborating with them to deliver impactful global and multi-country advocacy strategies.
- This is a key role to strengthen the linkage between programmes and advocacy. Supporting the Senior Pan-Africa Advocacy Advisor and the Global Advocacy Lead, the post holder will help to integrate this work into our national programmes and where relevant participate in regional and international advocacy initiatives.
Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent. Graduate qualification in relevant social science or development studies, or commensurate experience.
- Strong understanding of how change happens and of effective advocacy and campaigning strategies
- Proven experience of building constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and of working in networks or coalitions
- Good understanding of the African contexts in which we work, and the ways in which our global campaigns and other priority issues apply to these contexts, including at the regional level
- Experience of working with African civil society, on advocacy, campaigning or communications
- Experience in representing corporate policy positions to diverse audiences
- Ability to communicate complex issues simply, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Commitment to Christian Aid‘s mission, vision and values
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Job Features
Job Category | Management Advisor |
Deadline | 5th August, 2020. |