EAWLS is seeking a strategic and experienced Manager – Policy Advocacy & Programmes to lead its
advocacy, policy, and programme portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role provides
leadership in shaping policy influence, delivering high-impact conservation programmes, and strengthening
partnerships and institutional visibility across the region.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Science/Studies, Natural

Resources Management, Climate Change, Marine Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.

PhD is an added advantage.

• Minimum 5years’ experience in management roles in conservation, policy advocacy, or programme

leadership.

• Proven track record in policy analysis, advocacy strategy development, programme

design/implementation, and oversight of multi-stakeholder platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, donor engagement, and financial

management for large-scale projects.

• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional projects.

• Knowledge of MEAL systems, programme monitoring, and impact evaluation.

• Strong knowledge of policy processes, political affairs, and regional/international governance

frameworks in East Africa.

Core Competencies

• Experienced in strategic leadership and programme management

• Proven expertise in project design, development, and implementation

• Advanced advocacy and policy analysis and formulation skills

• Effective stakeholder engagement, partnership and coalition-building ability

• Proficient in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)

• Experienced in fundraising, resource mobilization and donor relationship management

• Sound financial management and budgeting skills

• Strong networking, negotiation, and influencing capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to solve problems under pressure

• Analytical thinking and results-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for EAWLS’ policy, advocacy, and programmes portfolio, ensuring

alignment with organisational priorities

• Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of conservation programmes, ensuring quality

delivery, impact, and compliance with donor requirements

• Develop and drive advocacy strategies to influence environmental policy, governance, and practice

at national, regional, and international levels

• Lead departmental budgeting and ensure efficient and accountable management of programme

budgets.

• Conduct and oversee policy research, analysis, and development of position papers, policy briefs,

and advocacy materials

• Build and manage strategic partnerships, coalitions, and multi-stakeholder platforms to advance

EAWLS’ conservation agenda

• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems to track programme

performance and inform decision-making

• Secure and manage funding through proactive donor engagement, strong proposal development,

and effective execution and reporting of donor-funded initiatives.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to programme teams, fostering a high-performance and

collaborative work environment

• Represent EAWLS in key forums, networks, and policy platforms to enhance the organisation’s

influence and visibility

• Advise senior management on emerging policy trends, risks, and strategic opportunities in

conservation and natural resource governance

• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director

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