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• Lead the development of, and coordinate the implementation of
  processes for quality research, intellectual and knowledge management and
  alterative modelling for policy influencing
• Initiate and sustain strategic networks and alliances for policy
  advocacy, Campaigns and maintain linkages and communication to global
  policy team, ensuring effective information flow in and outside MU
• Lead on resource mobilization for the Policy Unit by developing
  concepts and proposals and manage the Unit’s Budget and financial control
  in line with the thematic strategies and Country Strategy Paper (CSP)
• Oversee and guide in the strategic planning processes for policy
  research advocacy and campaigns, at the local, regional and national
  levels in line with the CSP and global campaign processes
• Develop and monitor the implementation of broad frameworks, goals
  and standards for monitoring Program Focus Area (PFA) programmes,
  communicate and consolidate reports and submit to relevant stakeholders in
  line with the organizational accountability systems’ requirements
• Lead the identification and consolidation of programme knowledge
  needs for all AAIU Programme Focus Areas and its partners, coordinate the
  generation, storage and access to knowledge in line with the MU Knowledge
  Management Strategy Inspire, motivate and develop staff of the policy unit
  in line with Human Resource Manual

• The applicant should hold a master’s degree in
  Governance, policy, law or related development field
• At least six to ten (6-10) years’ relevant experience
• Relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Additional training in Policy Advocacy and Analysis, HRBA, Project
  management
• Prior working knowledge in: Planning and Budgeting, Networking and
  relationships management, Democratic Governance, Human Rights, Climate
  Change, Sustainable Livelihoods, Government procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated passion to work for human dignity, commitment to
  ActionAid values, demonstrate awareness of Governance issues nationally
  and globally
• Strong Management and supervision
• Demonstrated researches undertaken with a proven track record of
  papers, researches and or publications
• Demonstrated ability to inspire others
• Strategic planning and Project development skills
• Research formulation, policy analysis and formulation skills
• Budgeting and budgetary control skills
• M&E project skills
• Demonstrated Fundraising and contract management,
• Performance management skills
• Partner capacity development skills
• Networking and stakeholder management and advocacy skills
• Good documentation and information management skills
• Good reporting skills
• Bold, outspoken and courageous.

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