Randstad Construction Property Engineering - Our client, VSO is the world's leading independent international development organization that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Advocacy Specialist
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
The role involves working closely with and supporting one or more VSO Partners and / or Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as they develop advocacy initiatives to bring about policy change in Niger State in relation to agriculture and market access for the poor.
Requirements/Qualifications
- An ideal applicant should have a University degree in Social Sciences, International Development or related field.
- A minimum of three years professional experience in a related sector or context.
- Proven track record of delivering successful policy-related advocacy strategies within a development context.
- Experience in lobbying, advocacy and/or influencing a range of decision-makers e.g. national governments or inter-government organizations.
- Understanding of a wide variety of advocacy and social accountability programme approaches, preferably with expertise in undertaking applied research.
- Excellent communication and social skills, the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders in a developing country and non-English speaking context.
- Ability to work independently as well as with multiple stakeholders in a time-pressured environment.
- Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2016.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online