Policy & Advocacy Officer NGO Job EAFF
Project Management Jobs. EAFF Jobs. Policy & Advocacy Officer. Leading agricultural policy research, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy campaigns, requiring a Public Policy/Development Studies Degree and 5+ years experience.
Job Summary
The Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Policy and Advocacy Officer, responsible for managing EAFF’s policy and advocacy department.
- LEVEL Master’s degree
- FIELD(S) Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field
- EXPERIENCE Preference will be given to those with experience in NGOs
- LOCATION Based in Nairobi
- CONTRACT & START 3-year renewable employment contract, with possibility of extension.
- Desired start: as soon as possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the EAFF policy and advocacy master plan
- Building capacity of member organizations in the area of policy and advocacy
- Implementing programs and projects related to policy and advocacy
- Representing EAFF at regional, continental and international events of a policy nature
- Contributing to fund-raising through new projects and programs
- Performing other activities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in policy analysis, advocacy and policy-related program management
- Strong understanding of agricultural policy frameworks and farmer organization dynamics
- Experience working with government institutions and multi-stakeholder platforms
- Proven ability to write high-quality policy briefs and reports
How to Apply
Send your application letter and CV to hr@eaffu.org by 28th September 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible.
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