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2. Transparency International Programme Officers Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya

TI-Kenya is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer in its Governance & Policy Department.

We invite applications from interested persons. To be considered you must meet the following minimum requirements:

Duties a Responsibilities
1. Advisory
Under guidance from the Head of Programmes, provide advice and technical support to
governance and policy institutions in Kenya, donors and partner NGOs on strategy and
policy implementation. Provide technical support and advice in the monitoring of governance and policy strengthening programmes

2. Programme Management
a) Under supervision of the Head of Programmes, assist in the management of donor and service contracts, including
  • Monitoring of expenditures, ensuring that donor inputs are properly accounted for and arrangements for payment of recurrent and other expenditures are timely;
  • Identifying and recommending consultants to carry out specific tasks related to the programme;
  • Assisting in the preparation of Terms of Reference and Performance Contracts for selected consultants and the facilitation of institutional arrangements that aid the work of the consultants in the field;
  • Under supervision of the Head of Programmes , ensuring that contracts and grants design and implementation are in line with TI-Kenya strategic plan, policies and procedures

    b) Supporting the orderly operation of the programme, in line with established budgets including
  • Providing technical support to project partners in the development of sound governance and policy initiatives, their design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  • Providing technical support to project partners in the development of national
    policies/legislation
  • Providing assistance to ensure that technical documents of the programmes are fully reviewed and assessment reports prepared and discussed.
  • Assisting in the preparation of programme implementation reports and schedules.
  • Providing technical support to planning meetings related to the programmes.
  • Coordinating administrative arrangements for technical and training meetings/workshops and other activities relating to the programmes and
    assisting with the timely preparation of reports
  • Participating in and preparing reports of meetings and workshops
  • Providing support in the maintenance of programme records and documentation
  • Assisting in monitoring timelines and costs to ensure that activities are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner
  • Developing links and sharing experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of transparency in their activities, policies and programmes.

    3. Strategic Development
    Providing input and support to the Head of Programmes in the development and review of Governance and policy strategies including, but not limited to, the Kenya Regional Governance Strengthening Strategy, TI’s regional and global governance strategy(ies) and TI Kenya’s strategic interest in policy locally, nationally and
    internationally.

    4. Coordination/External Relationships
    Under the supervision of the Head of Programmes :
  • Supporting the maintenance of constructive working relations with Kenya government, civil society, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors
  • Supporting the maintenance of collaborative relationships with partner organizations and the development of collaborative programme strategies
  • Supporting capacity-building of partner institutions and coordination with regional and international TI chapters
  • Collaboration with relevant research and higher learning institutions
  • Collaboration with the private sector in line with TI Kenya policies to support transparency and accountability

    5. Good Practice and Institution Learning
  • Providing technical support to the development of structured opportunities to facilitate internal and partner learning for decision-making and influencing practice
  • Assisting in project monitoring, reviews and evaluations and the development of good practice guidelines

    6. Resource Mobilisation/Budget management
  • Assisting in the development of resourcing strategies that respond to programme and organizational objectives
  • Assisting in the identification and securing of funding in accordance with budget targets
  • Assisting in the development of project proposals and progress reports based on
    established standards as required
  • Tracking programme expenditure against budgets
  • Assisting in donor research and advocacy

    7. Reporting
    In collaboration with other programme members and under the supervision of the Head of Programmes , preparing and/or contributing to the provision of narrative and financial reporting to donors, governments, partners and internally.

    Qualifications
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB)
  • At least 3 years relevant work experience with an emphasis on governance, legislative drafting, access to justice, and community engagement.
  • Experience in project design, implementation and management.

    Competences
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of governance related policy issues
  • Good understanding of civil society and networks engaged in advocacy; knowledge of
    international institutions likely to be advocacy targets
  • Excellent communication and written skills in English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, can communicate effectively with a broad range of people
  • Capable of leading a team with supervision and training; demonstrated ability to work in partnerships
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines with a high level of creativity and flexibility

    How to Apply
    Interested and qualified individuals are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three referees) by close of business on 25th
    January 2017 to: hr@tikenya.org

    Please include the reference: Programme Officer G&P as the subject of your email applications.

    Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.

    For more information and job application details, see; Transparency International Kenya Jobs

    3. Transparency International Programme Assistants Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya

    TI-Kenya is seeking to recruit a Programme Assistant. The Programme Assistant will be
    responsible for the following:

    Duties and Responsibilities
    1. Research
  • Contribute to provision of strategic guidance to the national researcher on the scope of the research.
  • Assist in review of research documents prepared by the researcher in line with the set
    schedule
  • Prioritise the risks assessed to determine which risks the Chapter will take action on in
    Phase 2 of the project.

    2. Coalition building
  • Map and manage the engagement of stakeholders in the project.
  • Convene stakeholder roundtables to build a coalition to support the risk assessment process.

    3. Project management and reporting
  • Develop a project plan (including an approach to and timeline for stakeholder roundtables)
  • Conduct safety and security risk assessment for the project with the researcher, and develop and implement the security plan.
  • Securely store confidential data collected by the researcher.
  • Coordinate launch of the national risk assessment report.
  • Support development of country action plans based on the findings of national risk assessment reports.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly narrative reports in compliance with the set timelines.
  • Participate in preparing reports of meetings and workshops
  • Providing technical support to planning meetings related to the programmes

    Qualifications
  • A Bachelors degree in environmental science, Law or Community Development
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in the mining sector
  • Must be knowledgeable and familiar with relevant environmental policies and regulations existing in Kenya
  • Knowledge on land and environmental law or investment and extractive law will be an added advantage

    How to Apply
    Interested and qualified individuals are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three referees) by close of business on 25th January 2017 to: hr@tikenya.org

    Please include the reference: Programme Assistant as the subject of your email applications.

    Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Transparency International - Kenya is an equal opportunity employer

    For more information and job application details, see; Transparency International Kenya Jobs

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