Advocacy Officer
Reporting to |
Policy and Advocacy Manager |
Conditions of service |
Part-time – 4 days a week One year contract, with a 6-month probationary period Kenya Nationals only |
Salary Band |
£27,000 Pro-rated depending on experience |
Location |
Nairobi, Kenya |
Main working contacts |
Head of Advocacy and Policy, CEO, staff team, partners, activists and other external stakeholders |
Closing date |
27th of May 2022 |
Interview dates |
Interviews are week commencing from 7th of June |
Orchid Project has a vision of a world free from female genital cutting (FGC). We are a small but growing, dynamic not-for-profit organisation with a proven track record of delivering programmes, policy, advocacy and communications in support of an end to FGC. More than 4 million girls a year are subjected to female genital cutting. This involves partly or fully removal of a girl’s external female genitalia. In the short term, it can cause serious bleeding, infection and sometimes death. It dramatically disadvantages girls for the future: many girls never return to school and are often forced into early marriage. As well as the physical damage, cutting significantly curtails the education, incomes, and independence of women and girls. It is a fundamental breach of the human rights of women and girls, and it causes lasting health, education, economic and social harm. Many communities are ending cutting – and we know this can be accelerated to meet the world’s target of ending this practice by 2030 – but the population is growing faster than the prevalence is falling, leading to a rising number of girls being cut each year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, programme work to end cutting has been disrupted worldwide and an additional 2 million girls are now at risk of being cut in the next ten years according to UNFPA.
Orchid Project works in three ways:
Orchid Project is currently a team of 10 full-time staff. For additional information and to read our strategy please visit our website orchidproject.org
We are collaborative, we are respectful, and we are open and accountable. All staff are expected to uphold Orchid Project’s values and work together to achieve transformational change.
The Advocacy Officer and Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer will report to the Policy and Advocacy Manager to support all Orchid Project’s influencing work to achieve a world free from FGC in line with Sustainable Development Target 5.3.2.
This role will support our expanded advocacy and policy work within the framework of the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) funded programme to support the Africa-led movement to End FGM/C.
Role Description
Global Policy and Advocacy Influencing
Contribute to advancing the advocacy and policy priorities of the organisation so that Orchid Project maintains its prominent position in the sector, and in particular:
Knowledge and Research:
Support the organisation as it builds its profile and outputs in relation to research and evidence in particular:
Other Tasks:
Orchid Project is a small team in an entrepreneurial environment, and you may be required to undertake tasks outside of your job description from time to time. We also have a number of cross-team working groups that you might want to join.
Working Relationships:
Person Specification
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their career with a highly reputable, growing organisation that punches well above its weight in the women’s rights sector.
Essential
Desirable
Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion at Orchid Project
Orchid Project is committed to being actively anti-racist. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value lived experience and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the Person Specification.
Safeguarding
Orchid Project is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults, staff, representatives and partners from any unwanted behaviour. All staff are expected to abide by Orchid Project’s Safeguarding Policy. Training will be provided as part of induction, and relevant background and criminal record checks will be carried out. By submitting your application, you confirm that you agree to these checks being performed and that you will provide all necessary information to support this. For further information regarding Safeguarding please visit https://www.orchidproject.org/safeguarding-policy/
To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification to hr@orchidproject.org by 27/05/2022. Interviews will be held w/c 7th June via video conference.
We regret that Orchid Project can only consider applications from those who are Kenyan nationals only
+200 million
women and girls are
impacted by FGC
FGC occurs in over
90 countries
globally
4.1mgirls are at risk
each year
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At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year.
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