- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop a comprehensive action plan for the implementation of terms of reference within the duration of the contract.
- In collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop criteria for the selection of critical stakeholders for the CBD and UNCCD CoPs.
- Undertake desk research on the publicly available information on the CBD and UNCCD COP priorities of identified country stakeholders and partners.
- Based on the findings of the desk assessments, in consultation with key internal stakeholders, develop questionnaires and undertake in-depth interviews with selected critical stakeholders to:
- Understand the key successes and challenges facing identified countries in the implementation of biodiversity and desertification commitments.
- Ascertain a more detailed understanding of country and other stakeholder priorities for negotiations at COPs 16 of CBD and UNCCD
- Identify topics of interest under negotiations at the COPs which could benefit from CGIAR positions and the key entry points in the negotiations where these issues will be addressed.
- Make recommendations on possible joint engagement opportunities.
- Develop a report on priorities of identified critical country stakeholders and global partners and ensure it is updated periodically, ensuring a robust process of policy advocacy intelligence analysis.
- In collaboration with center engagement experts, and based on feedback on intelligence gathered, develop a CGIAR advocacy plan for engagement at CDB and UNCCD, with clear proposed activities, deadlines and goals, and coordinate its delivery.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social science, political science, international studies, or other related field
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience
- Experience in supporting global advocacy in international decision-making processes
- Experience undertaking assessments of stakeholder priorities, identification of entry points for advocacy,
- Experience in preparing high quality analytical reviews/ assessments
- Experience in developing/ coordinating development of advocacy plans, preferably with international organizations and large international NGOs.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply.