PREGLAP POLICY AND ADVOCACY ADVISOR Vacancy at Oxfam GB in Nairobi,Kenya

POST:PREGLAP POLICY AND ADVOCACY ADVISOR
Organization: Oxfam GB
Location:NairobiKenya

REGLAP POLICY AND ADVOCACY ADVISOR (Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities) Fixed term 4 months Based at the Regional Centre, Nairobi SALARY RANGE: Kes. 247,713 - 334,412 gross per month plus a competitive benefits package

REGLAP is a Consortium that works in three countries - Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. REGLAP is housed in Oxfam's Regional Centre and seeks to promote lesson learning and good practice documentation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) approaches in the drylands, and to carry out advocacy for Governments, NGOs and other Stakeholders on key issues in relation to drought and the drylands.

The Role We need you to lead on the development of policy and advocacy work on REGLAP issues for use at regional and global level. You will lead the policy advocacy in Kenya. Country leads and regional leads will rely on your support in implementation of the strategies and plans.You will support REGLAP Consortium members to develop regional and country lobby and advocacy strategies on resilience, DRR and future of pastoralism with reference to humanitarian and development programmes. Your delivery must be high quality and this will reflect in your research work on the different options for sustainable livelihoods in the region. The ability to work collaboratively will be key as you will be working with colleagues from the REGLAP Consortium Members and UN agencies. Work with the REGLAP Communications and Learning tem in the development of REGLAP media statements, briefings and press releases (at regional level). Manage and develop the use of new media in REGLAP communications strategy.

You will have: • Demonstrable experience working on DRR and resilience issues, food security, pastoralism and sustainable livelihoods in dry land areas
• Strong track record of effective advocacy in Horn and East Africa, capacity building and working effectively with civil society in East African contexts
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability
 • Track record of high performance and ability to deliver in high pressure environments
 • Ability to think strategically , achieve results with excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate influence and negotiate both internally and externally, strong English skills
 • Experience of working with UN agencies, government bodies and RECs and ability to build coalitions and gain consensus
• This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. The closing date is 11 August 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 11 Aug 2013
How to apply: 
http://reliefweb.int/job/593785/reglap-policy-and-advocacy-advisor