CARE International is a major humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects.

Job summary:

• CARE Germany as a member of CARE International is leading a five-year consortium project (CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+) on community-based adaptation to climate change in Southern Africa, funded by the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection.
• We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advocacy Advisor (part-time 25%) to join our team in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the consortium’s advocacy work is consistent, strategic, and effective in promoting community-based adaptation to climate change.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the consortium’s advocacy work and ensure consistent messaging.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote community-based adaptation to climate change.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organisations and international organisations.
• Represent the consortium in UNFCCC processes and other relevant international forums.
• Provide guidance and support to consortium members on advocacy issues.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments related to climate change adaptation.
• Produce high quality reports, briefings and other advocacy materials.

Requirements:

• A university degree in a field relevant to advocacy.
• At least five years of experience in advocacy work in UNFCCC processes, with a focus on climate change adaptation.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in the field of climate change adaptation, with a focus on community-based adaptation.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including policymakers, donors, and community members.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with experience of coordinating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment, with a strong focus on coordination across a consortium of different organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

Important note:

• This is a part-time position (25%). The position will be based in CARE’s Kenya country office. You will receive a national employment contract and must therefore have already the right to reside and work in Kenya. Please confirm this in your cover letter.

Accountability within CARE:

A commitment to CARE values and CARE’s integrity framework is essential to working with CARE. Any candidate offered a job with CARE will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with CARE’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoing within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour by a CARE staff or partner