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Title: Regional Head of Advocacy, Communications and Rights
Senior National position, either in Nairobi or Addis Ababa
HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.
The incumbent will be part of the senior management team for East, West and Central Africa region providing strategic direction on communications and ad
vocacy and building a strong regional profile for HelpAge. As a member of the International Advocacy and Communications Team, the Regional Head of Advocacy, Communications and Rights will lead on campaigning, advocacy, rights and communications work in the region and contribute to the development of HelpAge Internationals global campaign agenda.- The ideal candidate should have a university degree, preferably on Journalism/Communication/International Relations or equivalent, at least seven years’ of relevant strategic experience in working in campaigning, advocacy and communication with development agencies.
- The candidate should have Knowledge of international development and/or ageing issues and proven success in developing and implementing creative campaigns and building networks for change.
For further information, please find an enclosed job description.
To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter by 15th January 2014 explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:
Regional Human Resource Coordinator
HelpAge International
Africa Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 – 00800
Westlands, Nairobi
Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke copy in hr@helpage.co.ke
