Title: Kenya Government Relations Analyst
This person would work closely with the government relations team in Kenya.
There are several major duties:
Oversee a team of four local government relations staff that cover fifteen counties in western Kenya
Enhance quarterly reports, organised field visits, and overall local government outreach
Develop the capacity of our local government team through detailed work planning, strategic thinking, skills training, and mentoring
Strengthen 1AF relations with senior leadership in priority county governments
Maintain 1AF relations with key agricultural sector actors such as regulators, research institutions, donor programs, partner organizations, and local media
Support 1AF relations with national government figures, organizations, regulators and researchers
Interpret and explain policies and laws applicable to 1AF field operations
Produce publications for media, conferences, and 1AF stakeholders
Research and analyze policy issues at local and national levels affecting Kenya’s agricultural sector
Write a weekly agricultural sector 'sit-rep' summarizing key regional news stories of interest to 1AF
Career Growth and Development:
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and regular career reviews.
We also have regular one–on–one meetings where we discuss career goals and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high–level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions and countries.
This results in fast career growth for our staff.Qualifications:We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2 – 4+ years of work experience.
We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organisation to the next levels of impact, scale, and sustainability.
This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with a minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Management experience: include evidence of how you grew and developed a team of people
Strong work experiences: we are looking for a former policy professional, economist, management consultant, or lawyer; entrepreneurial and unstructured work experiences are also helpful
Leadership experiences: demonstrated at work or outside of work
Top-performing undergraduate: please include GPA and test scores on your resume
Humility and personal stability: we are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service Professional skills: high levels of proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
East Africa experience: a proven understanding of the political, social, and economic situation in Kenya and the region
Languages: English and Kiswahili required
Preferred Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Starts modest and lower than traditional development salaries, however this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a sustainable salary for long–term commitment.
Benefits: Health cover, two international flights per year (or equivalent benefit) and 30 days annual leave
Career Development: Bi-annual management consulting-style career reviews and significant investment in career development from your manager.
How to apply:
1. Follow this URL and complete the form: (Click here)
2. Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: "Kenya Government Relations Analyst Search" + name of the site that referred you).
3. If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS)
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013
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