Policy and advocacy officer

Industry: Agriculture & Agri-business sector

Education Level: Master's Degree

Job Schedule: Full-time

Employer: Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)

Salary: Open to Negotiation

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Positions: 1

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. 

Requirements

• Education Level: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Science, or a related field 
• Work Experience: Preference will be given to those with experience in NGOs 
• Contract Type: 3-year renewable employment contract, with possibility of extension.

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. 

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible.

Deadline: 28/09/2026.

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