Wednesday, October 10, 2012

WWF Africa Policy Capacity Coordinator Job in kenya


Africa Policy Capacity Coordinator

WWF is one of the world’s largest conservation organizations working together with its partners to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. 
WWF does this by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

The Africa Policy Capacity Coordinator contributes to the implementation of the Africa Policy and Partnership Strategy. 
More specifically she/he is the central focal point in the team, responsible for developing and implementing a programme aiming at providing coaching and training for staff of Offices in Africa, as well as WWF’s partners. 
This programme will build policy and advocacy capacity for effective advocacy work and engagement with development organisations and policy institutions and platforms.

The candidate should possess an advanced degree or equivalent work experience in development studies, international relations, economics, social sciences, or management fields; experience working with large-scale conservation programmes, development aid policy and/or financing. 
They should have experience in developing and using training and educational materials and experience working on policy and advocacy issues. 
The candidate should possess good relationship management and diplomatic skills.

The position will report to the Africa Policy and External Relations Director and the position will be based in Nairobi with travel within the Africa Region.

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply via email through a cover letter and CV with Communications officer application on the subject line to: Human Resources Generalist, WWF ESARPO, Hresource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 28th October 2012. 
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity Employer