ABOUT MALARIA NO MORE
Malaria No More is determined to end deaths from malaria, a disease that kills a child approximately every two minutes. We’re helping the world get it done by engaging global public and private sector leaders, developing innovative new approaches and delivering life-saving tools and education to families across Africa. Founded in 2006 by business leaders Ray Chambers and Peter Chernin, Malaria No More is working to create a world in which no one dies from a mosquito bite.
While global funding for malaria has increased by more than 1000% to $3.2 billion per year and the rate of child malaria deaths in Africa has declined by 69% since 2000, our work is far from done. Malaria remains one of the top child killers on the planet and we need more resources, greater global collaboration, dedicated malaria community stakeholders, and top-notch employees at Malaria No More to end this disease forever.
MNM is a global organization with offices in Washington DC, Seattle, New York, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Kenya, and affiliates in London and Tokyo.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Malaria No More is seeking an Advocacy Officer to lead our advocacy efforts in Kenya. Based in Nairobi, the Advocacy Officer will work with MNM’s Kenya Program Manager and US-based team to advance our advocacy agenda with the Kenya government, health partners and business community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate with MNM-Kenya and MNM-US staff and key funders to advance advocacy objectives.
· Develop and implement an advocacy work plan for Malaria No More in Kenya.
· Identify and engage key actors in the Kenyan government and business community.
· Produce and distribute malaria briefing papers, fact sheets and other advocacy materials.
· Organize training workshops for key stakeholders from government and business.
· Coordinate with communications staff/agency to ensure alignment of messaging and strategic approach with advocacy goals
· Provide input on media messaging, talking points, etc.
· Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.
· Draft quarterly and annual reports outlining activities undertaken and progress made towards objectives.
· Assist with special projects as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND DESIRED CREDENTIALS
- Minimum BS/BA degree; advanced degree in a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in an advocacy or health policy role (may include government, politics, business, or any other relevant industry).
- Previous experience with malaria, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Ministry of Health and/or Ministry of Finance highly preferred.
- Experience organizing workshops and trainings for officials from government, politics or business.
- Experience organizing field visits for officials from government, politics or business.
- Ability to research and draft reports, fact sheets, and briefing papers and manage the printing and distribution of these materials.
- Understanding of Kenya’s media landscape
- Experience working with communications teams/shaping messages for media
- Experience working with high-level spokespeople
- Track record of success working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted project that requires high levels of collaboration with partners.
- High capacity for relationship management, and a strong existing network of connections in Kenya’s health sector.
- Hard-working and energetic collaborator who creates trust, demonstrates credibility and inspires enthusiasm with all internal and external contacts.
- Excellent computer skills required, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Superior oral and written communications skills in English required.
APPLICATION DETAILS
- This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Duration: 8-12 months, renewable upon availability of funding
· Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please kindly send your resume and cover letter to jobs@malarianomore.org with “Kenya Advocacy Officer” in the subject heading.
No Phone Calls Please
Malaria No More is an Equal Opportunity Employer
