ACIOE Associates is an advisory services firm providing solutions in Strategy, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Economic Development, Advocacy, Investment Facilitation, Policy Analysis and Strategic intelligence on various sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Policy Advocate
Location: Abuja
Description
The Policy Advocate is responsible for leading the creation and implementation of clear and comprehensive Policy Strategies aligned to specific campaign plans
He/she will develop policy and advocacy approaches and will be responsible for providing high-level policy analysis on a number of identified key issues
Identify ways to address key institutional and partner capacity needs that will accelerate progress towards policy and advocacy goals
Provide leadership in the development of strategic plans and budgets for all Advocacy campaigns
Conduct engagements through existing platforms to strengthen strategic communications and stakeholder engagement
Determine communication methods that will generate global support required for reform and accountability
Ensure that evidence-based data are generated for informed decision making, and knowledge and lessons learned are effectively managed and shared
Coordinate activities and communicating same among a diverse set of stakeholders
Produce a wide range of high-quality written outputs for various audiences, including well-targeted policy briefings, key messages, blogs and other outputs
Foster strong relationships and work closely with internal and external stakeholders in policy and advocacy work to keep abreast of key policy changes and relevant external issues and to maximise their role as advocates for change
Ensure strong linkages with the Monitoring and Evaluations team so that advocacy and policy approaches are based on evidence
Contribute to quality program delivery and innovation in line with the documented plan
Analyse and provide programmatic inputs into financial reports
Effective use of procedures and relevant protocols that are necessary for carrying out project activities
Support the M&E and appropriate use of all procurement and logistics infrastructure for effective implementation of project activities
Facilitate training, draft agendas for meetings, prepare presentations and participate in the development of timely completion and review technical reports
Development of short- and long-term governance and advocacy agendas
Provide technical inputs into the design and implementation of project activities, development of advocacy strategies, delivery of capacity building activities, development and review of advocacy tools, conducting social mobilisation activities and development of relevant communication materials
Identifying technical working groups to partner with at the state and federal levels
Sound experience in Policy Advocacy
Proven experience in developing project/campaign plans
Proven experience in handling Advocacy Campaigns in the NGO sector
Sound understanding of Policy Strategies and Analysis
Demonstrated experience of providing capacity building to partners
Demonstrated high level of social-cultural sensitivity when dealing with stakeholders and colleagues
Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy and tact in order to be able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including NGO partners, community leaders, beneficiary’s key population and government officials
Understand Communication Strategies
Proven ability to develop workplans and implement same
Ability to identify advocacy opportunities
Ability to conduct research and write proposals (when required)
Ability to write policy documents.
Application Closing Date
1st July, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.