ACORD Online Communications Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan African organisation working for social justice and development in Africa, through a combination of practical interventions on the ground, people-centred research and policy advocacy. ACORD has decentralised country offices in 17 African countries that work with communities on livelihoods and food sovereignty, HIV/AIDS and the right to health, peace building and women's rights. ACORD also campaigns and engages in advocacy on these issues at Pan African and international level.
Job Summary

Communications and dissemination lie at the heart of ACORD activities and Improving External Communication is one of the 4 pillars of the 2011-2015 ACORD strategic plan: ACORD will foster a robust communication strategy for ACORD's impact and added value underpinning its advocacy work and supporting fundraising.

ACORD relies heavily on its website - www.acordinternational.org - and social media pages to help the organisation achieve its mission with 3 main objectives for our online communication: e-campaigning, e-fundraising and e-resource for civil society and development practitioners; and the Online Communications Officer will be responsible for optimising all web pages and web tools for ACORD website (English and French sites) and other websites run by the organisation (e.g. www.askafricanow.org).

ACORD works with the media to disseminate information and contribute to changing attitudes and policies towards achieving social justice. 

The Online Communications Officer is co-responsible - with the Communication and Media Officer, for ensuring successful strategic online media partnerships and for increasing visibility in the online media at national and Pan African levels.

The position is designed for an experienced and self-motivated person with a background in online communication and marketing for international development organisations, and experience of working with a corporate brand. 

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Coordinator, the Online Communication Officer will be:
- responsible for managing all aspects of ACORD's digital strategy, including producing cross-channel content and managing online engagement and action.

Specifically:

1. Digital strategy and planning

Execute and enhance ACORD's digital strategyDevelop and execute strategies for building an engaged online communityDevelop and execute strategies for driving online and offline actions to advance ACORD's advocacy work in peace-building, women's rights, health and food securityWork with the rest of the Communications team to increase giving through our websites and social networking sitesEnsure consistency of brand application on all our web pagesTrack all relevant metrics and statistics to continuously improve our online communication impact2. Up-to-date and relevant content on ACORD online communication channelsManage all Internet-based and multimedia communications for the organization, including the website, www.acordinternational.org (English/French/Portuguese), constituent emails, social media, online fundraising, advocacy and web videosManage several microsites and partner websites, including www.askafricanow.org, and othersManage and generate content for the organization's website, blog and social networking sites (Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo, YouTube...)Update and manage ACORD's web-based contact database (CiviCRM)Oversee the organisation's online video needs, with the support of the Graphic Design and Video Editing Officer3. Support team work and organisational learning in online communicationOffer training to ACORD staff - in particular country staff - to support the use of social media across the organisation and the optimisation of our websiteLiaise with country and Pan Africa teams to update and enhance the country and thematic profile pagesWork closely with colleagues, in particular the other members of the Communications Team on optimising ACORD's digital communication workManage and oversee the work of interns and volunteers as requiredContribute to a culture of information sharing and organisational learning in partnership development and communicationSupport the development of new communications instrumentsAny emerging tasks within the Funding and Partnership UnitRequired qualifications, knowledge and skillsMasters degree in Development Communication, Marketing, Journalism or similar fieldAt least 5 years experience managing online content and digital strategy for a nonprofit, or other relevant experience Familiarity with social media platforms and other digital tools and a passion for using these tools to drive action and engagementKnowledge of African online media houses and preferably strong networks among African and international online senior editorsExcellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Fully conversant with ICT and Microsoft or Mac applications and experience using content management softwareFamiliarity with Photoshop and other graphic design softwareAbility to grasp Africa development issues and translate those issues into persuasive and accessible language Familiarity and passion for social justiceExcellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work as a team member with colleagues of different nationalities/cultural backgroundsAbility to work under pressure to meet tight deadlinesSpoken/written FrenchExperience with HTML/CSS/JavascriptExperience with CiviCRM or other CRM softwareVideo production experienceRemuneration: A competitive national package

Location: ACORD Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya. Some travelling within Africa and internationally.

Application details:

To apply, please complete an application form and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box. 

ACORD National Coordinator Job in Bujumbura, Burundi

Position: National Coordinator

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi

Responsible To: Head of Programmes Operations & Development

Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development (ACORD) is a Pan-African Organisation working for Social Justice and Development in 17 countries in Africa.

ACORD seeks to go beyond addressing the consequences of poverty by understanding, challenging and changing the conditions that cause poverty and exclusion through a Pan Africa Programme that unites practical work, research and advocacy.

ACORD believes that people have a right to a just and equal society thus we work in common cause with the poor and marginalized people who have been denied their rights to help them understand, challenge and change these conditions. ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development.

People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future. This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research methodologies and policy advocacy.

ACORD works in partnership with local civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world to achieve these aims.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Head of Programmes Operations & Development (HPOD), the Area Programme Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and operational management of the Burundi Area Programme and represents ACORD with the Government, Local and international partners in the country.

S/he will take the leading role in developing, overseeing, reviewing and monitoring of the Country strategy and in ensuring alignment with the ACORD Pan African strategic directions and overall thematic focus. The APM is responsible for developing and managing new and ongoing programming initiatives, actively leading the programme cycle management, and developing and managing partnerships.

The APM is also responsible for ensuring cross learning and sharing knowledge across the programme in all areas of programming as well as the national, regional and international policy advocacy and development issues.

S/he is responsible for overall financial and human resources management of the Area Programme as well as resource mobilization to ensure the smooth running and financial sustainability of the Area Programme.

The position will be based in ACORD Country Office in Bujumbura with regular visits to all project locations in Burundi.

Relationships with others

Under the supervision of the Head of Programmes Operations & Development (HPOD), he/she will work in collaboration with staff in various departments/units at the Secretariat: programming team (Pan-African program, thematic managers, monitoring/evaluation), partnership development, funding and communications, finance, human resources management and administration team.

Strategy development and implementation
Keep abreast on socio-economical and political developments in the Area Programme region and maintain close communication with the Secretariat on relevant critical factors and changes in the environmentProvide Leadership in the development and implementation of the ACORD Area Program strategy in line with the overall ACORD Strategic Plan and the context in the country/regionFacilitate the alignment of ACORD Area Program to strategic organizational thematic priorities and accountability mechanisms provided in the ACORD programming frameworkUndertake timely strategic review of the ACORD Area Program Strategy ensuring continued relevance in the rapidly changing environment
Representation
Represent ACORD and its interests in dealing with government, international and local organizations, networks and medias in the Area Programme country/region and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of ACORDRepresent ACORD in round tables seminars, conferences and forums and other public eventsDevelop relationships with local organizations and networksEstablish national and regional strategic relations and alliances with partners and civil society working in common cause with ACORD objectivesMaintain good partnerships relations at National and International levelsProgramme development
Lead on the development of area program document and projects, providing sound methodological and technical support, informed by participatory methodologies, human rights and social exclusion framework as per organizational programming approachAs part of the Area Program, develop and implement a research and advocacy plan on focused issues of relevance in the country/region aligned with ACORD’s global prioritiesLead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the advocacy planParticipate in national and international campaigns in line with the advocacy plan and other relevant opportunitiesMainstream gender equality in Area program policies, strategy, program and projects development, management and evaluationCarry out participatory annual budget planning as per organizational guidelinesPromote a participatory approach in programming work and create space in the structure for staff participation and involvement in decision makingEnsure there are updated systems and processes for monitoring activities, results and impact assessment at program levelProvide continuous monitoring and support to existing projects and coordinate program reviews/internal evaluations and facilitation of external evaluations in close collaboration with the M&E and Programs Operations Manager in the SecretariatEnsure that the monitoring and evaluation system is participatory and involving the team and partnersCarry out an adequate follow up on implementation of the findings from internal and external evaluationsFacilitate trainings, researches and learning of cross-cutting relevance to programsCoordinate the production of timely quality program reportsFunding

In close communication with the Partnership Development Unit and the Programs Operations Manager
Keep abreast of the trends within the donor environment in the Area Program and InternationallyUndertake local and international fundraising initiativesEnsure that effective grant management systems are in place and are consistent with the overall organization fund seeking and management policy and promote their applicationBe aware of all donors conditionality in the Area Program country/region and monitor adherence to donors conditionalityTo produce good quality funding proposals and respond to call for proposalsFacilitate donor visits and evaluations as necessaryFinancial management

In close collaboration with the Head of Finance and the Programs Operations Manager
Ensure effective implementation of the overall Finance ManualEnsure adequate budget monitoring and reviewReview accuracy of accounts and carry out periodic checks on financial mattersMonitor the delivery of accounts on a timely basis and comment on any significant variances arising from budget monitoringCheck and verify all inventoriesFacilitate annual and project-specific audit processes within the Area ProgramHuman Resources Management

In close collaboration with the Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager and the Head of Programmes Operations & Development
Provide leadership support to Area Programme staff and promote best practices in human resources managementCoordinate regular reviews and update of the human resources policies and procedures for the Area Programme in compliance with the overall human resources management manual and the national labour lawsOversee adequate implementation of performance management processes including performance planning and reviewOversee and monitor efficiency and fairness of recruitment processes across the programmeProvide Coaching and Counselling advice to staff when necessaryCoordinate the development of a staff development plan in line with strategic directions of ACORD in the Area ProgrammeOrganize regular meetings with the strategic management team and all staff for the purpose of exchanging information, coordination and learningInformation, Communication and learningEnsure that the programme is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange both internally and in its dealing with external partiesEnsure that key programme documents (strategy programme document, projects proposals, research and reports …) are internally shared with the Secretariat and agreed upon before communicating to donors and other external partiesEnsure that all communication infrastructures are set up in the programme and smooth information flow is maintainedEnsure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organisationSupervision & Collaboration

The National Coordinator is under direct supervision of the Head of Programmes Operations & Development in Nairobi.

Education/Qualification/Experience
Master Degree level Education in development or program management studies;At least five (5) years working experience in the INGO sector in Africa;At least 3 years working experience working in management positions;Proven experience in research and advocacyStrong People and financial Management skills;Strong experience in strategy, program formulation and implementation;Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Familiarity with and commitment to a gender approach to development;Familiarity with and commitment to participatory methodologies;Knowledge of current thinking on development issues and methods;Computer skills;Excellent written and oral communication skills.Required Competencies
High level conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis skills;Strategic decision making;Adaptation skills: work in a multicultural environment;Decision-making and problem solving skills;Communicate with impact with various stakeholdersRemuneration: A competitive national package

Download the application form from this link and apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete an application form (attached above) and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

Closing Date: 28th October 2011

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ACORD Policy and Advocacy Advisor Job in London UK

Position: Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Location: London

Responsible To: Head of Policy & Advocacy

Organisational Context

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan-African Organization working for Social Justice and Development in Africa.

ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development. People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future.

This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research methodologies and policy advocacy. ACORD works in partnership with local civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.

The ACORD Programming Strategy is organised around 4 themes:

i) Livelihoods with emphasis on Food Sovereignty,

ii) Conflict,

iii) Gender & other forms of discrimination and

iv) HIV/AIDS.

Strengthening of African civil society, citizens’ movements and governance is a cross-cutting theme in all ACORD’s work. ACORD implements twelve (12) thematically aligned country and Area Programmes in 17 countries across Africa. The Pan-African Program is managed from the ACORD Headquarters in Nairobi and has food sovereignty as the overarching theme.

Job Summary

This position is located in London and part of the ACORD Programming Team The aim is the implementation of the policy and advocacy plans designated for UK and Europe in general in close collaboration with the Pan-African programme team based in Nairobi.

Under the supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy, the Policy and Advocacy Advisor will play a role of leadership in development of agreed research and advocacy agenda in the UK and more broadly in EUROPE.

This includes research, intelligence gathering, media, partnership and alliance building, popular mass mobilisation and lobby work, as well as capacity building, learning and knowledge management.

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor shall lead this work in close collaboration with the rest of the policy and advocacy team in Nairobi, and in country and regional programmes across Africa.

Specific Responsibilities

A. Programming
In close collaboration with the Head of Policy & Advocacy, develop a clear strategy of positioning the agreed Africa Led policy and advocacy agenda in UK and Europe in general; and an implementation plan for its efficient delivery;Develop and implement an Annual Operational Plan and budget as part of the process of achieving the annual milestones towards the outcomes and objectives of the Pan-African Program;Keep abreast of Research and policies development and debates in Europe, relevant to the issues pertinent to ACORD , particularly issues of food sovereignty, gender justice, HIV and Aids, conflict and relevant linkages, and maintain a regular process of feeding the ACORD Pan-African Program Team and Area Programmes;Gather relevant intelligence on issues of food sovereignty and other themes so as to keep ACORD and its partners on top of the knowledge in the area and inform meaningfully the advocacy and lobby work;Develop and maintain sustained Partnerships and Alliances with Civil Society Organizations and Social Movements in the UK and Europe in general to advance the advocacy agenda of ACORD, especially those engaged on the same issues as ACORD, and support relevant links with the pan African movement;Develop and implement a lobbying and advocacy strategy and plans towards critical actors and “change makers” in the UK and Europe;In collaboration with the ACORD policy and advocacy team based in Nairobi, support the preparation of advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position papers, communication messages, position statement and any other material relevant to the ongoing campaign;Raise sustained public profile of ACORD and its agenda through creating, developing and maintaining good relations with the media in Europe;Be part of the CSOs and other social movements’ processes that are relevant to ACORD policy work and position ACORD agenda and partners. These would be in priority the UK and European food groups, the trade justice movement, gender justice, conflict and gender movement;Represent ACORD in UN ECOSSOC processes and others as an accredited member and keep abreast and position Acord agenda in the forum;Facilitate farmers, partners and staff of ACORD in Africa to engage in relevant processes, and policy debate in EuropeSeek advice and agreement from the Head of Policy & Advocacy in case of any significant conceptual or programming changes in the course of the implementation of the Pan-African Program;Inform the Head of Policy & Advocacy on other opportunities and possibilities that may arise at the implementation stage that are likely to strengthen program results.B. Funding and Management
In collaboration with the Partnership Development Unit, search the external environment and contribute to mobilize sufficient resources for implementation of the Pan-African Program through participation in concept and proposal writing;Manage the approved budget for the Pan-African programme allocated for the Northern area within the approved annual work plan (as agreed with the Head of Policy & Advocacy on an annual basis);Produce regular monthly update and bi-annual, annual narrative and financial report for the Pan-African Program.Support any additional donor reporting activities for the Pan-African program in compliance with agreements between ACORD and donors;Promote information sharing in relation to the food sovereignty initiative;C. Staff Supervision and Collaboration

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor is under the direct supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy.

Internal

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor will work closely with the Conflicts/Gender HIV & AIDS Thematic Managers, the Livelihoods Policy Advisor, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator and the Head of Programmes Operations & Development.

S/he shall also work closely with colleagues in other departments- Partnership development, Funding and Communications, Human Resources & Organisational Development and Finance.

External

The position holder will develop strong partnerships with Civil Society Organisations and Social Movements and link ACORD’s work to other Northern initiatives.

The nature and modalities of institutional relationships shall be adapted to ACORD’s existing organisational terms and processes, and contribute to the successful implementation of ACORD’s Pan African Programme on Food Sovereignty.

Job Requirements

Education/ Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualification: Masters in Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or Agricultural Sciences; International Relations or Communication, Law or related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in advocacy program in the NGO sector and social movement with international NGOs or institutions;Sustained experience in popular mobilization and Policy Advocacy work at International level especially on issues related to economic justice, other relevant issues;Relevant experience in policy analysis, lobbying and media work;Experience in networking and partnership and capacity in partnership management.Technical Expertise
Excellent Communication and Public Relations skills;Very good oral expression and writing skillsBilingual: English-French or Portuguese spoken and written is an essential requirement for the positionHigh level of conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis;Very good understanding of economic and gender justice at the level of Policy influence in the European and international arena and good understanding of African realitiesHighly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches on issues economic justice and gender justiceGood organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilitiesAbility to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sourcesRequired Competencies
Adaptation skills: ability to work well in a multicultural environmentHighly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexibleConceptual, strategic and analytical skills;Collaboration and Team work;Decision making and problem solving skills;Partnership and Negotiation skillsCreativity and ability to be innovativeCommunicate with impact with various stakeholdersAble to manage workload and meet deadlinesRemuneration: a very competitive package

Download the application form from this link and apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please download and complete the application form and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

Closing Date: 28th October 2011

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ACORD Social Marketing Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Social Marketing Officer

Post categorization: National position

Location: ACORD Headquarter, Nairobi, Kenya

Some travelling within Africa and internationally

Background

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan African organisation founded in 1976 as an independent international development organisation.

It is working for social justice and development in Africa, through a combination of practical interventions on the ground, people-centred research and policy advocacy.

ACORD has decentralised country offices in 17 African countries that work with communities on livelihoods and food sovereignty, HIV/AIDS, peace building and women’s rights.

ACORD also campaigns and engages in advocacy on these issues in the UK and in Africa.

ACORD believes that people have a right to a just and equal society and is committed to making that right a reality for people on the margins of African societies. We work in common cause with people who are poor and those who have been denied their rights to obtain social justice and development and be part of locally rooted citizen movements.

Job Summary

ACORD is a registered charity no.283302 in the UK with its Secretariat split between Nairobi and London.

ACORD is entirely grant funded with an average annual budget of GBP7 million per year.

ACORD was created as a consortium of non-governmental development organisations in Europe and Canada and the founding member organisations still provide the financial backbone of ACORD. Other important donors are institutional bilateral and multilateral donor agencies such as European Union and DFID, as well as other international NGOs.

The large majority of ACORD funds are in the form of project restricted grants from institutional donors. ACORD has set up an online donation facility. Work is also underway to explore fundraising from corporations.

The aim is to align the funding with the vision, mission, strategic priorities and operational needs of ACORD.

In the 2011-2015 strategic period particular emphasis is on enhancing the quality of funding; including through mobilising more unrestricted funding and moving beyond traditional funding sources to corporations, possibly the African diaspora, university students, and exploring the feasibility for ACORD to raise its own income. More emphasis on marketing will be required to support such innovative fundraising from non-traditional sources.

The Social Marketing Officer will focus on areas of work that are new to ACORD with a view to generate financial and ideological support for ACORD’s work on generating policy and practice changes. For the financial support, emphasis is on raising more unrestricted funding and funding from new sources.

Focus will be on fundraising from corporations; mobilising unrestricted funding through various ways, such as promoting the online donation facility of ACORD; and supporting related branding and marketing to enhance the visibility and image of ACORD. The position will also support the efficiency of ACORD’s advocacy campaigns.

He/she will collaborate extensively with colleagues across the organisation. The role of the Social
Marketing Officer falls within ACORD’s Partnership Development team and the post is reporting to the Partnership Development and Communications Advisor.

Responsibilities

Within the broad parameters set in ACORD’s approved global strategy 2011-2015, and related strategies and policies:
Support the enhanced efficiency of ACORD's people-centred advocacy campaigns;Contribute to increasing traffic on ACORD’s website;Support overall marketing with a view to mobilise unrestricted funding and funds from nontraditional sources, e.g. corporations;Contribute to a culture of information sharing and organisational learning in social marketing and communications;Any other emerging tasks as agreed with the Partnership Development and Communications Advisor1) Support the enhanced efficiency of ACORD's people-centred advocacy campaigns
Through team meetings and one to one interviews with line manager provide progress reports on campaigns to ensure effective communications within the teamTakes responsibility for specific campaigns as agreed with the Partnership Development and Communication Advisorcontribute to implementing the Supporters Relationship Management database and takes responsibility for uploading social marketing and advocacy dataassists with the development and implementation of ACORD’s target audience development objectives2) Contribute to increasing traffic on ACORD’s website

The Social Marketing Officer will support ACORD’s online shop and donation facility:
Help develop and monitor online marketing activitiesBenchmark other websites and identify online partnership opportunitiesEnhance ACORD’s online shop and marketing content of the websiteHelp develop online communication material (e.g. banners, screensavers, ads…)3) Support overall marketing with a view to mobilising unrestricted funding and funds from nontraditional sources, e.g. corporations

The Social Marketing Officer will support the overall marketing objectives of ACORD both externally and internally. He/she will support the development of brand strategies and social marketing plans across the organisation.

More specifically:
Identify African Diaspora groups and partnership opportunities and research new market opportunitiesDevelop promotional opportunities and ideas from conception through to deliverAid in developing brand identity and related positioning and messaging to help inform the creative processMaintains brand consistency across all communication material, advertising, campaigns and all internal and external communications as it pertains to ACORD brand, ensuring ACORD guidelines and policies are followed.Supplies bi-weekly advance marketing figures for analysisMap out potential donors and competitorsAssists with the implementation of the social marketing strategy with specific objectives and targetsMaintains liaison with external and internal suppliers, assisting in commissioning and delivery of marketing materialProvides accurate and creative copy writing and proof reading skills as directed by the Communication and Partnership Development Advisor and working to pre-agreed deadlinesEnsures that all printed promotional material is distributed effectively throughout ACORD departments and to the ACORD Board4) Contribute to a culture of information sharing and organisational learning in social marketing and communications
Maintain relevant statistics and information relating to the overall operation of the relevant PDU objectives, including the financial position of agreed areas of responsibility, working within predetermined budgetary restrictions as agreed with the Partnership Development and Communication AdvisorArchive relevant marketing material with a view to build marketing databasesProvide regular information where necessary to assist with the compilation of reportsMonthly progress report on achievements, challenges and budget status related to designated areas of work to allow monthly PDU reports to be prepared5) Any other emerging tasks as agreed with the Partnership Development and Communications Advisor

Because of the dynamic environment there might be a need to take on any emerging tasks in
agreement with the supervisor and as ACORD’s work in relation to Partnership development,
funding and communication keeps on evolving.

Required qualifications
Master degree in Marketing or equivalent professional qualification3-5 years working experience in marketing or related field of expertiseExperience in all aspects of implementing and maintaining marketing strategiesTechnical marketing skills and sound understanding of marketing principlesKnowledge and proven experience in new social media and online marketingProven experience in customer/donor relationship management and market researchRelevant knowledge on marketing data analysisFully conversant with ICT and office applications. Experience with relevant software applicationsRelevant Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills for different audiencesExcellent collaboration and team workOrganization and planningProblem analysis and problem-solvingFormal presentation skills (for a private sector and donor audience)ICT competenciesPersuasiveness and ability to conceptualize and present ideas in a clear and convincing mannerAbility to work well in a multicultural environment across different geographical locationsAbility to handle change and unpredictabilityAbility to deliver under pressure and to multi-taskCreativity, innovation and ability to take initiativeGood judgement and ability to situate actions within a value-based and grant funded organisation like ACORDGood understanding of the development challenges in Africa and trends in social marketing and fundraisingTime frame
The contract will be for 1 year with possibility for extension.There is a four months probation period.On the basis of this broad TORs an individual operating plan with specific deliverables within the team and organisational workplan will be agreed with the supervisorTime frame: The contract will be for 1 year with possibility for extension.

Remuneration: A competitive national package

Download the application form from this link and apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete the application form (attached for download) and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

Closing Date: 28th October 2011

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