Policy Intern at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Red Cross Society Full time
Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world.

The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

Job Summary


The Policy & Advocacy Department coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice to support KRCS and/or Government policy initiatives and commitments.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Policy intern shall support the Policy and Advocacy department with the following responsibilities:

Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables, to contribute to the policy process and to inform decision making.

Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy initiatives.

Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions.

Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to support engagement as well as policy development and implementation.

Engage in dissemination of KRCS's policies to board members, staff and volunteers of KRCS.
Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation. purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes.
Organise and host trainings, workshops and other policy related events.
Liaise and maintain regular contact with government officials, politicians and policy makers on key policy issues.

Manage staff resources, and others who from time to time may be assigned to the research and formulation process.

Assist in any other duties requested by the Policy & Advocacy Manager/ Executive Director ICHA.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in law Degree (LLB)
Have completed Kenya School of Law academic year and Pupillage.

Key Competencies for the positions

Good legal research skills
Good legal drafting skills
Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the development of public policy.
Effective interpersonal skills to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyze financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, remain open to new ideas and experiment with improved systems and proven methods.


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