The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program
A Pact Inc / Pact Kenya Program in Collaboration with the USAID
Pact is an International non-governmental organization, which enables systematic solutions that allows those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides.
Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective
governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.A Pact Inc / Pact Kenya Program in Collaboration with the USAID
Pact is an International non-governmental organization, which enables systematic solutions that allows those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides.
Our three core values are:
- Local Solutions:
Our success comes from solutions created with the people we serve.
- Partnerships:
Partnerships deepen our impact and promote empowerment.
- Results: Our
work must transform lives and make them measurably better. How that change
occurs is as important as the change itself.
Pact envisions a world where those who are poor and marginalized
exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership over their
future.
In Kenya, Pact works in collaboration with Act! in implementing the Kenya civil Society Strengthening Program, a USAID funded project which focuses on democracy and governance, natural resources management and peacebuilding and conflict management.
In this regard, we are looking for a passionate and capable self driven individual to fill in the following position:
Outreach Coordinator
Working closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, the coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within Kenya.
The outreach coordinator shall be responsible for the following but not limited to; extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. As well as work in collaboration with our partners to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors in Kenya.
Position: Outreach Coordinator
Division: KCSSP Program
Supervised By: Chief of Party /Deputy Chief of Party
Supervises: None
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel within Kenya
Purpose / Basic Function of the Position
This position will be responsible for extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. It will also work to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Networking civil society
In Kenya, Pact works in collaboration with Act! in implementing the Kenya civil Society Strengthening Program, a USAID funded project which focuses on democracy and governance, natural resources management and peacebuilding and conflict management.
In this regard, we are looking for a passionate and capable self driven individual to fill in the following position:
Outreach Coordinator
Working closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, the coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within Kenya.
The outreach coordinator shall be responsible for the following but not limited to; extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. As well as work in collaboration with our partners to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors in Kenya.
Position: Outreach Coordinator
Division: KCSSP Program
Supervised By: Chief of Party /Deputy Chief of Party
Supervises: None
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel within Kenya
Purpose / Basic Function of the Position
This position will be responsible for extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. It will also work to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Networking civil society
- In collaboration
with KCSSP partners, donors and government be fully informed of meetings,
debates, actions taking place on issues related to elections and the
implementation of the new constitution.
- Represent Pact
at meetings, in collaboration with KCSSP/ACT! staff and C0P/DC0P
- Document debates
and discussions taking place in meetings and where necessary prepare press
statements and other communication tools in collaboration with KCSSP
communications officer
- Monitor social
media debates, discussions and dialogues and summarize themes and issues
- Where
appropriate identify Targeted areas of Opportunity for funding of specific
activities
Influencing policy
- Identify
related-upcoming parliamentary debates
- Coordinate with
civil society actors (in collaboration with KCSSP staff) to prepare
communication pieces before such debates
- Document where
policies have been adapted based on input from civil society actors
- Where
appropriate identify Targeted areas of Opportunity for funding of specific
activities
Bring a voice to civil society
- In collaboration
with KCSSP, partners, DCoP and COP identify thematic areas for discussion
and debate amongst civil society
- Prepare
coordinate panel discussions, debates and other to bring relevant actors
together on specific themes
- In coordination
with communication officer develop communication tools for the above
(radio, leaflets, TV etc.)
Capturing stories and success
- In collaboration
with KCSSP partners identify key success stories at both grassroots and
national policy level
- Collect stories
and together with CoP/DCoP group thematically
- With
Communication Officer develop and implement a communication strategy for
sharing these success
Qualifications, desired skills and Experience
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position are:
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position are:
- A minimum of a
Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences. Masters degree in media,
journalism or related field will be an added advantage
- Minimum 6 years
working experience in a similar position in an NGO, international
organization or government agency.
- Familiarity with
and experience in the use of various research resources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other data sources
- Strong
analytical and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of civil society actors and key current affairs issues in Kenya
particularly around elections, decentralization and the implementation of
the constitution
- Strong
representation and coordination skills.
- Diplomacy and
tact
- Experience and
knowledge of different media tools and outlets in Kenya
- Effective
written and oral communications skills that are essential to building
relationships
- Ability to
exercise sound business judgment to wisely prioritize and successfully
perform multiple and complex tasks.
- Highly organized
and able to develop and streamline systems for efficient conduct of
day-to-day tasks.
- Excellent
communication skills with fluency and high proficiency in English.
Knowledge of Kiswahili desirable.
- Good
understanding of knowledge management and strong analytical, report
writing as well as documentation skills
- Ability to work
both autonomously and with others within the team
- Ability and
willingness to travel within Kenya
- Ability to work
in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at
all levels
- Ability to
network with partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders
Applicants must submit:
(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
(2) A detailed and current CV;
(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and
(4) Indicate current remuneration package, to the Pact Kenya country office
All applications to be submitted to Pact country office, attention the Human Resources officer via the following e-mail address: kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating clearly on the subject field: Outreach Coordinator Pact/04/2012.
Deadline for submission: 11th April 2012 mid-night.
(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
(2) A detailed and current CV;
(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and
(4) Indicate current remuneration package, to the Pact Kenya country office
All applications to be submitted to Pact country office, attention the Human Resources officer via the following e-mail address: kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating clearly on the subject field: Outreach Coordinator Pact/04/2012.
Deadline for submission: 11th April 2012 mid-night.
