RVI Engagement Lead Jobs in Kenya
RVI Engagement Lead Jobs in Kenya
Description of DutiesLeading the Platform’s political engagement work
Lead the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of the Platform’s engagement activities.
Design dialogue and mediation processes, drawing on the Platform’s analysis to identify relevant stakeholders and partnerships, and to sequence events.
Organise dialogue events that facilitate meaningful discussion on contentious political settlement issues.
Represent the Platform in engagement activities, conducting bilateral meetings with key political actors facilitating workshops with counterparts, including in the Somali government.
Develop strong collaborative partnerships with Somali organisations to deliver engagement activities.
Identify, recruit, and manage a team of Platform representatives and support them in the delivery of the Platform’s engagement activities
Liaise with the Research Lead to ensure research and analytical outputs support the needs of Somali stakeholders.
Ensure engagement meetings are documented and data captured to support Platform research and analysis.
Act as the liaison between the engagement team and the Programme’s Advisory Group
Supporting Effective programme Management
Line manage the Engagement Officer providing support and oversight, and agreeing and reviewing performance goals and professional development
Support the evidencing and communication of the impact of engagement activities, by recording engagement events, and follow-up with event participants.
Lead on financial management for the Platform’s engagement activities, ensuring procedures are followed and there is value-for-money
Prepare donor reports on progress and strategy in engagement activities
Monitor, escalate and mitigate political risks arising from the Platform’s engagement work.
Requirements
Relevant postgraduate degree in political science, social science, development studies or equivalent
Over five years proven experience in designing, managing, and leading
peacebuilding, mediation or civic engagement programmes in fragile contexts, including in Somalia
Demonstrable passion and commitment to the Platform’s core vision and principles
Able to develop a clear strategic vision for building dialogue on complex political issues, and mobilise a team of collaborators and partners towards that goal
Able to develop and maintain relationships with high-levels stakeholders and partners, including government counterparts and the international community
Excellent understanding of current and historical political dynamics in Somalia and extensive networks with an inclusive range of Somali political actors
Thematic expertise in the Platform’s focus areas of work, including democratisations, elections, constitution-making and federalism
Experience developing and managing teams and collaborative partnerships to achieve peacebuilding objectives, including line management of relevant staff members
Track record in effective programme management, including supporting M&E, donor reporting, and managing donor relations
Experience in programme financial management
Excellent Somali facilitation and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to teach others about conflict resolution processes
Fluency in written and spoken Somali and English
How to Apply
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