Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
AATF wishes to recruit a suitably qualified Regional Project Advocacy Coordinator, to be based in Nairobi, to lead coordination and implementation of the TELA project’s outreach and advocacy activities across Africa for a period of 3 years, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager- Communications and Partnerships, the Regional Project Advocacy Coordinator will support creation of an enabling environment to facilitate approval, commercial release, and uptake of TELA maize varieties in the project countries. This position will require a fair amount of travel across those countries.

Functions / Key Results Expected**
• Develop and implement an effective outreach and policy advocacy strategy and workplans to support creation of an environment conducive for submission, review approval and commercial release of TELA maize products
• Lead, coordinate and manage in-country TELA Maize project advocacy officers and consultants to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the outreach goals
• Manage the outreach and advocacy budget including ensuring timely fund distribution and prudent utilization across TELA project countries.
• Build and grow a network of champions and collaborators to enhance outreach to key constituents in a timely manner
• Create public awareness and support of TELA maize products in the project countries utilizing a mix of fitting approaches including media (conventional and social); advocacy materials, policy briefs, booklets, reports, videos
• Support monitoring and evaluation efforts through clear documentation, database management and timely production of progress and annual reports for sharing with project and AATF leadership.
• Grow the pool of evidence of the contribution of TELA maize to the development agenda in Sub Saharan Africa
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Competencies
• A good understanding of agricultural biotechnology socio-political and regulatory environments in SSA.
• Ability to coordinate, manage and inspire a diverse group of skilled professionals to work as a team to deliver the project’s mandate efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Excellent high-level networking skills and ability to build and sustain relationships with key partners, especially high-level policy makers and economic elites with vested interest in maize value chain
• Demonstrable high-level policy and grassroots advocacy and communication skills
• Strong and proven media relations skills and ability to use information technology effectively as a tool and resource for strategic communication and advocacy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet the project’s goals and objectives
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel including on short notice

Recruitment Qualifications
• Education:
• Master’s degree in Communications, biosciences, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university
• Experience:
• At least Five (5) years’ experience in biotechnology advocacy and or partnership project management/leadership/coordination in a science-related field
• Experience in social media campaign
• Good understanding of the SSA agricultural biotechnology socio-political and policy environments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://www.aatf-africa.org/vacancy-regional-advocacy-coordinator-tela-project/ 

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