Reporting to the Project Lead the Policy Officer will coordinate work on policy legal
guidelines and partnerrelated initiatives as well as to support monitoring and evaluation of
the project. Externally s/he will work closely with consultants and partners to coordinate
policy legal and related aspects of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a policy strategy for the project.
Liaise with relevant colleagues and partners to review legal and policy instruments as
may be necessary.
Develop policy briefs and legal positions from time to time.
Work with internal and external partners to draft legal and policy documents and
guidelines/tools.
Undertake monitoring and evaluation initiatives for the assigned projects throughout
the project lifecycle.
Coordinate the legal and policy initiatives with consultants and external partners.
Work closely with the advocacy officer on matters of public participation and partner
inclusion.
Support the production of relevant documentation for use in advocacy and policy
initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor s degree in Law or Public Policy.
Master s degree in related disciplines will be an added advantage.
At least 35 years of postqualification work experience working on legal and policy
analysis initiatives is a key requirement.
Excellent communication (written and spoken) skills.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience in legal and policy analysis of development initiatives
Experience in producing highquality written work to influence policy outcomes.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders including communities NGOs CSOs
government ministries and government bodies.
Flexible and adaptable approach in order to respond to shifting priorities and a
rapidly evolving external environment.
The ability and desire to acquire and maintain knowledge of the legal and policy
arena.