Program Assistant, Policy, and Partnerships

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya African Wildlife Foundation Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Assistant will provide administrative and programmatic support to AWF's engagements with government, civil society organizations and multilateral environmental agreement processes at the national, regional, and global level. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the policy officer in charge of the secretariat to support functions of the Africa Protected Area Directors (APAD), the policy officer in charge of support to landscape and country policy engagement processes, and the senior manager in charge of conventions, policy, and networks. The role will also engage with members of the global leadership team, through support to their meetings and planned engagements. The role will be closely involved in elevating African Voices through support to Advancing pan-African network collaboration for nature and people.The successful individual requires an academic and professional background in conservation or comparable experience in the development sector, with capacity for desktop research, engaging a range of actors from government, civil society, and interest groups such as youth and indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), as well as demonstrated capacity for policy analysis, communications for non-profits and ability to balance working independently and with teams. The role requires flexibility to work online and in-person and may require minimal travel.Requirements And SkillsA degree in social and natural sciences, economics, international development, or related field. At least 2 years' experience working with Civil Society Organizations, International NGOs, African governments and or relevant experience working in the African development sector. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking. Computer literacy to use all MS Office packages. Fluency in written and spoken English required and knowledge of French will be highly preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with development issues and international policy processes. Demonstrated experience or familiarity in supporting events. Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, consultation with others, experience, and judgment. Ability to communicate complex processes and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences within and outside an organization. Ability to deal with proactive and reactive work and to take on new priorities as they arise. Exposure to achieving outcomes through partnership and matrix teams. A passion for wildlife and wildlands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support core AWF's administrative and coordination responsibilities of the GLT.Support in taking minutes of key meetings. Support procurement processes for services and project activities. Support project reporting, archiving of documentation and other relevant project outputs. Carry out any other relevant duties that may be assigned by supervisor from time to time. Contribute to Regional and Global Processes Support event planning and coordination of GLT activities in relevant national, regional, and global meetings. Contribute to engagement plans for regional and global processes and partnerships / stakeholders as linked with biodiversity conservation including with the Regional Economic Communities. Contribute to GLT convenings and initiatives, in ways that empower and allow African leadership to flourish and thrive at national, regional, and global processes. Support AWF's programmatic and operational activities as host to APAD secretariat.Support coordination of the APAD quarterly and other regular meetings of APAD leadership and working groups. Support communication with APAD stakeholders such as government agencies and institutions, peer NGOs, youth and IPLCs networks. Contribute to planning, administrative, and budgeting processes including but not limited to consultancies, and team travel. Support strategic communications and marketing of GLT initiatives.Work closely with AWF strategic communications and marketing team to support communications outputs related to GLT activities such as website content, promotional materials, reports, and external publications.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Leadership skills, Project implementation, Communication, Planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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