Monday, 18 April 2016

ENGAGE TO WIN THIS ELECTION



Overview
Engage to Win This Election is an intensive, one day program focused on the fundamentals of a winning campaign for office.

Participants explore the nuts and bolts of building a strong campaign from the ground up—all within the context of ethics and principled public service. The curriculum does not prescribe a particular set of campaign guidelines or rules, but does provide candidates with a framework for developing their own code of conduct to run a winning and ethical campaign. Participants in the program represent a broad range of ideologies and a diversity of communities from throughout Kenya.

Targets
This Training Targets those aspiring for the following Seats: Member for County Assembly, Senators, Women Representatives, County Speakers, National Assembly and Personal Assistant to Aspirants.

Content of the Training
The Candidate Training Program is focused on giving participants the knowledge and practical skills they will need to build a winning campaign from the ground up. The program may include in-depth coverage of the following:
Ø  Message Development and Delivery
Ø  Ethics in Campaigns
Ø  Planning and Budgeting
Ø  Direct Mail
Ø  Organizing an Effective Field Operation and GOTV (get out the vote) Election Law in Kenya
Ø  Fundraising
Ø  Kenya & Local Politics
Ø  Opposition Research
Ø  Crisis Management
Ø  Media 101
Ø  Online Campaigning
Ø  Dealing with Stresses on Candidates and their Families
Ø  Roles and Responsibilities of Candidates, Managers, and Consultants

Speakers
We are absolutely committed to maintaining a partisan balance among the campaign consultants and political experts who speak as part of the program. All our speakers have a wealth of experience in Kenyan campaigns and elections.

Applications
The application process is open to participants who are eligible to run for political office. Preference will be given to first-time candidates. A commitment to fully participate in the program is required.
If you would like to refer a candidate to our Candidate Training Program, please feel free to do so, by providing information about the sponsored Candidate; Information provided will only be used to contact potential candidates about applying for our program.

Applications for the 2016 Candidate Training Program are currently being accepted.  The priority deadline for applications is 4pm 5th May, 2016. To ensure your best chances of acceptance, we highly recommend completing the application by this deadline.
Those who apply by that date will be given priority. After this, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Your application online and should be addressed to:

Julian Ochieng’
Training Cordinator
Brim Consortium
Mulji Jetha Mansion Ground Flr
P.O. Box 101122-00101
Nairobi- Kenya
+254 713 085 680

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