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Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer

Maiduguri

Nigeria

Closed for applications
Population Council

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant

Nairobi

Kenya

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SAFARICOM

Manager - Government Relations

Nairobi

Kenya

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Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer

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Job details

Contract Type

Description

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in humanitarian response, particularly in advocacy and community engagement.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in legal practice, advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building.
  • Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri, and other local languages spoken in Borno and Yobe States.
Responsibilities

1. Advocacy and Campaign Management

  • Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with project objectives.
  • Plan and execute advocacy campaigns targeting key stakeholders, policymakers, and community leaders.
  • Conduct advocacy visits and represent FRAD at coordination forums, stakeholder meetings, and public engagements.

2. Capacity Building

  • Conduct training needs assessments for stakeholders and community structures.
  • Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and mentoring programs.
  • Develop training materials and capacity-building tools.
  • Promote localization and sustainability through strengthening community systems.

3. Research and Analysis

  • Conduct research and policy analysis to inform advocacy strategies.
  • Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations for program improvement.

4. Stakeholder and Community Engagement

  • Maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, CSOs, and partners.
  • Facilitate community dialogues and engagement platforms.
  • Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles are mainstreamed in all activities.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Develop and track advocacy and capacity-building impact metrics.
  • Monitor sustainability indicators and community feedback mechanisms.
  • Prepare periodic reports on advocacy and capacity-building outcomes.

6. Communication and Outreach

  • Support communication initiatives related to advocacy campaigns.
  • Contribute to visibility materials, policy briefs, and reports.

7. Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

  • Support documentation, reporting, and filing of advocacy and training activities.
  • Ensure activities comply with FRAD policies and donor requirements.

8. Professional Conduct

  • Represent FRAD in alignment with its mission and vision.
  • Uphold transparency, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and proactive problem-solving.


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