West Africa Policy and Advocacy Officer - Coastal Migratory Birds

 

BirdLife is seeking to recruit an experienced individual for the position of Policy and Advocacy Officer for West Africa region to assist develop and implement a policy and advocacy plan for the Coastal Migratory Birds Project (CMB Phase 2), lead mainstreaming of migratory birds into national and sub-regional policy processes and strengthening of Partner’s policy advocacy capacity within the framework of Coastal Migratory Birds project (CMB2) funded by MAVA Foundation.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

 

• Established track record of relevant work experience, preferably with governments and NGOs at the national or international level related in conservation of environment, political affairs, development, public relations, communications, media and/or advocacy with experience in a bilateral, multilateral or international organization..

• University Degree level.

• Good understanding of tools and approaches for influencing decision and policy makers, politicians, donors, and other key actors.

• Sound understanding of conservation issues in West Africa and operating context for national and international organisations. 

• Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy.

• Good organizational and planning skills and an ability to adhere to deadlines, ability to work with diverse sectors, including government officials, international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local stakeholders, experts and consultants.

• Good computer skills including the use of internet. Ability to update material on the web an advantage; 

• Fluency in oral and written French and English, speaking Portuguese will be advantageous

 

A detailed job description can be found here.

 

Closing date: 19 February 2016

 

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with BirdLife International/Africa Division terms and conditions.

 

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarizing the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen, to: Evans.siaw@birdlife.org   

 

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.