Programme Officer (Governance and Policy) Job Vacancy

Job Title: Programme Officer - Governance and Policy (Political transparency, Legislative and Electoral Reforms)

Department: Programmes       

Reports To: Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

Work Station: Nairobi

Job Summary

Transparency International-Kenya (TI-Kenya) is part of the Transparency International group that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of corrupt free world. TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a global coalition against corruption with which we share the knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.

Governance & policy programme aims at facilitating good governance and social justice initiatives in Kenya using two sub-programmes; Strengthening of governance institutions and Political transparency. 

The Political, Transparency, Legislative and Electoral Reforms sub- programme aims at promoting political accountability in public institutions responsible for regulating political processes as well as programmes that will contribute to the promotion of ethical values in citizens’ engagement in political processes. 

Key priorities of the programme are contribution to development of legal framework to enhance transparency and accountability, monitor implementation of the Constitution, electoral reforms to insulate political processes from patronage and corruption networks, political participation and competition that is regulated, accountable and transparent. 

In addition TI Kenya is currently the secretariat of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC) – Kenya Chapter hence the sub programme is tasked with support the network’s work around institutional strengthening and development of legislations.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes, the programme officer will be in charge of development and administration of strategies and projects in the sub-programme towards achievement of the overall programme objectives and TI Kenya strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director & Head of Programmes, the programme officer shall;
 

1. Programme Management

a) Design projects, work plans/schedules and ensure their successful implementation to achieve overall programme objectives and TI Kenya strategic goals.
 

b) Ensure timely sub-programme reports; monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
 

c) Management of the sub – programmes budgets; monitoring expenditures, identification of budgets gaps and proper accounts to donor funds. The task will include timely reports to donors and other relevant stakeholders.
 

d) Oversee the identification and recruitment of qualified service providers including procurement of assets/utilities and consultants for tasks specific to the sub programmes. The programme officer shall provide support in preparation of the terms of reference, expression of interest and contracts in accordance to TI-Kenya policies and procedures and will facilitate successful delivery of work by such service providers.
 

e) Provide technical support to ensure that technical documents of the programmes are fully reviewed, discussed and appropriately disseminated. This task includes support to research, data collection and reports.
 

f) Oversee the coordination of sub-programme logistical work including preparation of meetings, forums, workshops, trainings and production of reports/minutes thereto.
 

g) Build capacity of staff and relevant stakeholders on their role in the implementation of the new Constitution, electoral reforms and Political transparency especially political financing. The task includes development of IEC materials on the sub-programmes.

h) Coordinate APNAC Kenya secretariat work and activities. Including linkages with other APNAC chapters.

2. Advisory/ Strategy Development

a) Define sub – programmes priorities and objectives and communicate to staff and partners for mutual understanding and ownership.
 

b) Provide leadership in the thinking and support development of TI Kenya national, regional and global strategies and advocacy campaigns for political participation and completion that is regulated, accountable and transparent.

3. Management of TI Kenya partners/partnerships.

a) Develop links and share experiences with relevant stakeholders to promote and mainstream transparency to achieve TI - Kenya vision and mission.
 

b) Provide technical support to project partners in development of sound policies for transparent and accountable social reforms initiatives.

c) Work with relevant partner coalitions and networks to develop collaborative programme strategies, resource mobilization, concerted efforts and collective results for desired impact on the fight of corruption in Kenya.

4. Institutional learning
 

a) Provide technical support for the development of structured opportunities of institutional learning including project monitoring and evaluation, highlighting success stories, lessons learnt, documentation and use of good practices.

5. Resource Mobilization
 

a) Develop exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the sub – programmes. Includes maintaining a well managed proposal tracking matrix.
 

b) Support research and securing of donors, donor advocacy, attend meetings and assist respond to 

correspondences relating to support in relation to the sub-programmes.
 

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree from a recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of proven experience in;

1. Coordination of governance and policy programmes in particular Constitutional reforms, Political participation/competition and electoral processes.
2. Legislative drafting – development of laws/policies.
3. Participatory community based approaches and dissemination strategies
4. Resource mobilization ( Proposal writing and financial reporting)
5. Research and information analysis.

Competencies

• Good knowledge on concepts of sustainable development, gender and development, socio economic rights, global governance and policy making.
• Solid understanding of the environment TI-Kenya operates, vision, mission and objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of Kenya’s governance institutions, their decision making procedures and process of institution capacity strengthening.
• Willing to undertake regular field and other external visits and ability to interact with different stakeholders from citizenry to bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work.
• Strong networking skills, leadership skills and team player.

Application

Cover letter & CV should be received on/before close of business on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 to:

Executive Director
Transparency International-Kenya
ACK Garden House, 3rd Floor, Wing D
1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Box 198, 00200
Email: transparency@tikenya.org

Please include “Programme Officer, Governance and Policy” on the subject line.
 

Please note we shall ONLY accept soft copy applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TI-Kenya is an equal opportunity employer!