Policy and Advocacy Manager

Organizational Overview

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand-up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) started operation in 1993 as a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HFHE has provided simple, affordable shelter for families in Ethiopia while also working to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and empower Vulnerable Groups in the country.

PURPOSE    

Reporting to the National Director (ND& HFHE AU), the Policy and Advocacy Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The Policy and Advocacy Manager shall build a new impact policy and Advocacy team to enable long term policy development and horizon scanning. He/she shall balance with knowledgeable and robust short-term responsiveness. Providing broad and timely policy and Advocacy development and advice to the ND and office of the HFHE. Through supporting the development of the team to be integral to the organisation, the role will make a significant contribution to the formulation, development, promotion, and implementation of a range of policies, advocacy and strategies, projects and initiatives within specified policy areas in an integrated policy framework.

REPORTING TO    National Director 
POSITIONS SUPERVISED    3
LOCATION    Addis Ababa
Duration of employment     For two-years, renewable based on performance and availability of  fund 

REQUIRED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Required:
Education: 

• Master’s degree in Policy study, development study , social development, Law .
  Years of Related Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing Policy and Advocacy.

Skill: 

• Experience in advocacy and policy work.
• High level negotiation, facilitation as well as interpersonal and influencing skills. 
• Experience and proven skills in managing people, budgets, and other resources – preferably in a non-profit organization, but not essential.
• Capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships. 
• Effective communications – both verbal and written
• Public speaking
• Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with stakeholders such as government, NGOs, business.
• Demonstrated knowledge of influencing work, housing, development theory and practice.
• Good knowledge of advocacy and influencing approaches.
• Program management experience, including demonstrated experience in f
• Excellent ability to analyses situations with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills in English – written and verbal – and able to communicate effectively across diverse groups, at different levels, and in different cultural settings.

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their non–returnable application letter ,and cv by quoting the Policy and Advocacy Manager  HFHE “ in the subject line with contact details of three work related referees, (including HR and immediate supervisor) through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The ideal candidates are expected to be active supporters of HFHI’s Core Values:

Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.

Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. 

Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Safeguarding: HFHE requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Female applicants are highly encouraged  to apply for this post 

Vacancy Closing date: - July  10 ,2024