Head Of Government Engagement And Public Policy – East Africa

Blue Ventures

Kenya
Kenya - kes 4,852,623 - kes 7,181,882 gross py; ta...
On-site
Advocating for policies
Strategic partnerships
Community-based fisheries management
Blue Ventures is seeking a Head of Government Engagement and Public Policy for East Africa, based in Kenya or Tanzania. The role focuses on advocating for small-scale fisheries and community-based conservation, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and policy reform to protect coastal ecosystems

Job Summary

  • Blue Ventures rebuilds tropical fisheries with coastal communities by supporting fishers to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life, and build lasting pathways to prosperity.
  • The Head of Government Engagement and Public Policy - East Africa will develop and lead engagement with government authorities to advocate for policies supporting community-based fisheries management and ensure effective policy implementation.
  • This role involves building strategic relationships with aligned government agencies and stakeholders, identifying barriers affecting coastal communities, and amplifying community voices in decision-making.

Matching Summary

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Blue Ventures is seeking a Head of Government Engagement and Public Policy for East Africa, based in Kenya or Tanzania. The role focuses on advocating for small-scale fisheries and community-based conservation, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and policy reform to protect coastal ecosystems.

Salary

Kenya - KES 4,852,623 - KES 7,181,882 gross per annum; Tanzania - TZS 70,126,672 - TZS 103,787,474 gross per annum; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advocating for policies
  • strategic partnerships
  • community-based fisheries management
  • government engagement
  • public policy

Nice-to-have

  • innovation and new ideas
  • solving complex problems
  • human rights-based approaches
  • collaborative and ambitious environments

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record of representation at highest levels
  • Experience in small-scale fisheries
  • Experience in community-based conservation
  • Experience in development initiatives in the region
  • Experience building effective working partnerships

Work Rights

Not specified

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