ILRI Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya

ILRI Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Digital Media and Content Specialist to be responsible for the execution of the institutes digital content strategy and produce content to support the delivery of ILRI’s purpose.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.

Responsibilities:

Policy process engagement and influencing – on sustainable livestock

Working with other ILRI staff and partners, develop and implement policy development plans at different levels, from local to international levels

Targeted engagement with investors and partners as well as alliance-building and networking

Map key investors and partners, develop and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Represent the organization in the different advocacy forums

Work alongside internal and external stakeholder to provide technical advice and support

Ensuring good documentation of insights and learning, and wide dissemination of outputs

Lead ILRI’s engagement of the project, including participation in policy processes and events relevant to sustainable livestock

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver effective engagement content –including writing briefings, reports, case study evidence and other relevant materials to influence policies
Collaborate with Communication and Knowledge Management team to support the development of press and campaigning strategies that support policy change strategies

Project management and coordination

Overall coordination of the project including monitoring of outputs

Requirements

Master’s degree in international development or related field

10 or

more years of professional experience in a related field

Skilled in engaging and influencing a range of partners and decision makers in the agriculture and development arenas

Experience in facilitating and convening multi-stakeholder processes at different levels (global, regional and national)

Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Experience in development agenda-setting/influencing processes

Thorough understanding of sustainable livestock and/or agriculture in developing countries

Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural settings

Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language an advantage

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above on or before 27th September 2019. The position title and reference number: DMCS/ IP&P/2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya

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