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The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit scientific research organization that conducts research on the use and management of forests with a focus on tropical forests in developing countries. CIFOR, which merged with World Agroforestry (known by the acronym ICRAF) on 1 January 2019.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator
  • Reference Number: 202576
  • Job Status: In-progress
  • Job Category: Global Position
  • Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Deadline: 31 December 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

01. Program management

  • Responsible for developing and overseeing multi-regional advocacy strategies.
  • Direct management of advocacy staff and oversight of campaign budgets.
  • Requires leadership in innovation of advocacy models and frameworks adopted across the organization.
  • Increase stakeholder engagement to include senior leadership, board members, and high-level external partners.
  • Assigns accountability for organizational reputation and strategic risk management in advocacy.
  • Deliver measurable impact on strategic objectives, funding, and partnerships.

02. Influential Messaging & Knowledge Products

  • Lead design and drafting of key advocacy messages and briefs drawn from project outputs.
  • Work with researchers and thematic experts to translate evidence into concise, influential messages for target audiences.
  • Ensure close collaboration with project scientists and thematic leads to align evidence with advocacy priorities.

03. Narrative Development & Storytelling

  • Identify narrative hooks and frames that make evidence resonate with investors, policymakers, or philanthropies.
  • Design and oversee content production for presentations, speeches, public announcements and statements.
  • Design and oversee interactive digital content (story maps, explainers, infographics, data visualisations) that make evidence engaging and accessible.
  • Coordinate rollout across channels and media, ensuring consistency of messages and amplification by partners.
  • Ensure objectives are integrated and supportive of CIFOR-ICRAF’s communications and organizational strategy.

04. Campaigns & Targeted Engagement

  • Develop and implement advocacy roadmaps and campaign strategies aligned with high-level policy moments (COPs, Global Gateway, donor summits, humanitarian forums).
  • Map and engage unusual allies and influencers across sectors to co-design advocacy agendas and expand influence.
  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of policy dialogues, round-tables, and campaign events.
  • Strengthen advocacy coalitions and ensure events generate clear outputs and partner ownership.
  • Provide regular reporting and intelligence on activities and results

05. Tracking & Adaptive Learning

  • Set clear indicators to track and monitor advocacy outcomes and uptake.
  • Collaborate with the M&E Officer and Quality 4 Impact Team to support outcome assessment and impact story development.
  • Track media mentions, social engagement, policy references, partner amplifications and early indicators of shifts in sentiment, motivation, or perception.
  • Facilitate learning sessions with CIFOR-ICRAF staff and partners to reflect on campaign effectiveness and share best practices in agenda shaping.
  • Develop strategies to embed CIFOR-ICRAF influence into long-term policy processes and track influence over time beyond single campaigns.

Requirements:

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications               

  • Advanced degree in international development, communications, environmental policy, or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in advocacy, campaigns, or strategic communications at international level.

Skills and competencies

  • Proven track record in building partnerships and delivering campaigns
  • Proven ability to work across continents, navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems (donors, UN agencies, DFIs, governments, civil society, private sector).
  • Creative and adaptive, with experience in digital storytelling and innovative formats.
  • Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in additional languages (French, Spanish, Swahili, Portuguese) are highly desirable.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.cifor-icraf.org

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