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• The Regional Advocacy Manager develops,
  manages, and implements the advocacy activities of the SD4ALL programme at
  local, national, regional and global levels including positioning and
  profiling of the Strategic Partnership between Hivos and IIED.
• The incumbent also engages in relevant
  debates and maintains regular communication with partners to generate
  social, moral, and political support required to successfully implement
  the programme.
• The jobholder also works in close liaison
  with partner organisations by building collaborative networks, building
  and supporting the strengthening of 
  advocacy capacities and stimulating action in the area of advocacy.
• Work in liaison with relevant local and
  national government institutions, Civil Society Organisations, private
  sector actors and other stakeholders, develops or reviews policies,
  practices and programmes on sustainable diets.
• Provides guidance to local and regional
  actors to adopt multi-stakeholder collaboration and engagement as a key
  strategy to implement programmes and activities that contribute to SD4ALL.
• Develops evidence based and innovative
  solutions to pressing issues around sustainable diets through liaison with
  national and international research institutions.
• Develops simple and effective messages for
  different target groups including the media, policy makers, practitioners,
  citizens, and academia.
• Establishes and sustains useful networks
  and relationships with influential people at local, national, regional and
  international levels with a view to gathering information and ideas,
  learning, collaborating, and advocating for sustainable diets.
• Fundraises and develops new programmes in
  advocacy and lobbying for sustainable diets in the region.
• Monitors and forecasts the developments
  and actions of key actors in Hivos’ environment and/or in specific focal
  areas and provide internal actors access to relevant and actionable
  intelligence in relation to challenges, opportunities, threats, and risks.
• The incumbent also initiates, facilitates
  and manages or co-manages relevant advocacy campaigns (in consultation
  with actors); and uphold high standards of quality and integrity in line
  with Hivos’ project management conditions and relationships with internal
  and external actors.
• Reports and disseminates information
  relevant to the programme through external and Hivos’ knowledge management
  platforms, and works closely with colleagues in the regional offices to
  achieve the organisation’s vision.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  a Master’s or an advanced degree in public policy, social sciences, food
  related sciences or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in
  advocacy and lobbying in food and agriculture related issues in a
  reputable organisation.
• The Regional Advocacy Manager Sustainable
  Diets For All should be an experienced advocacy manager who’s passionate
  about the food sector to lead our Sustainable Diets for All (SD4All)
  Programme. 
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  policy formulation processes, budget analysis, tracking and accountability
  mechanisms and tools, and regulatory procedures at county, national and
  regional levels.
• Excellent understanding of key policy
  levers and strategies to adapt to influence a variety of decision makers
  and high level public and private sector audiences at local, national and
  regional levels.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills,
  with strong leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and proactive
  approach to advocacy.
• Experience with civil society
  organizations, including capacity development.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  and writing skills.
• Administratively self-sufficient:
  excellent ICT skills with MS Office and Excel, attention to detail.
• High level of personal integrity and
  accountability.

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