Policy & Advocacy Officer NGO Job EAFF

Job description

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.

Requirements

Apply by email: hr@eaffu.org