£35,560 per annum
2 years contract
Accompanied post
Based in Nairobi, Kenya with extensive regional travel
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the senior management team for the region providing strategic leadership to policy and advocacy work and building a strong regional profile for HelpAge. The position will lead on development of technical and policy competencies in key policy areas. It will also lead on campaigning and communications work in the region, working to and contributing to the development of HelpAge International’s global campaign agenda.
As the ideal candidate you will have substantial relevant strategic experience in policy analysis, advocacy and campaigning work with development agencies. You will have superior writing skills to create documents for use of a global audience. To succeed in this role you will also have experience of managing regional and international advocacy and policy campaigns. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Closing Date: 5th September 2014
Start Date: ASAP
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link:www.helpage.org/KenyaPolicy
