Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Post-graduate/Master’s in Public policy, Public Affairs, Development Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Communications, Human Rights, or Gender Issues.

Required Competencies:

A strong knowledge and understanding of advocacy and campaigning for policy change.
Strong ability to develop and deliver advocacy strategies
Strategic thinker, capable of identifying strategic advocacy moments and opportunities, relevant to the work of AIM.
Strong policy analysis and research skills and knowledge of advocacy around AGYW, gender and/or development issues.
Ability to interpret and synthesise data and evidence from different sources.
Proven knowledge of human rights-based, youth and gender approaches to policy and advocacy.
Demonstrated ability to network and forge productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Advocacy work experience in the global South, preferably East and West Africa is strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to be a team player and to work independently and with initiative.
Proven ability to perform under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands.
Highly organized, analytical, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
Ability to travel frequently to BRAC countries as needed.
Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; proficiency in Swahili or French is a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and networking skills.

Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree required.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in areas such as public policy, national and/or regional policy advocacy, international relations, sociology, communications, human rights, or gender issues or proven experience in a related field.
Experience in policy and advocacy in Africa and strong connections with key partners and stakeholders in the region are strongly preferred
Significant professional experience in a similar level role in the not-for-profit sector, an international/intergovernmental organization, a social movement, a research centre or a social enterprise.
Experience in capacity building of CSOs, grassroots networks etc.
Experience conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and materials for decision making for advocacy actions.
Experience in management or coordination of research, policy, and advocacy-related events;
Knowledge of key international, regional sustainable goals agreements and conventions.