Vacancy: Deputy Programme Officer
Reference: Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre, Mombasa
Duty Station: Mombasa
Job Summary: Transparency International - Kenya (TI-Kenya) is
part of the Transparency International movement that is a non-partisan
coalition of individuals with a shared vision of a corruption free
world.
TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International
movement, a global coalition against corruption with which we share
knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
TI-Kenya, in collaboration with partners in Nairobi, Coast,
Western/Nyanza and North Rift regions has established Advocacy and Legal
Advice Centres (ALACs) as a strategic initiative to empower citizens to
actively participate in the fight against corruption.
TI-Kenya through the ALACs – carries out the following functions:
Promote legal advice and assistance to victims or
witnesses of corruption through provision of free and confidential
advice on corruption cases, advice on formulation, development,
presentation and monitoring of corruption-related complaints and
partnership with legal aid organisations for referrals and follow up.
Enhance citizen’s access to legal services through information, education and communication support.
Undertake advocacy on a broader anti-corruption reform agenda
Enhance institutional capacity in complaint assessment and processing to enable citizens pursue corruption-related issues.
Support the work and sustainability of good governance coalitions in the regions.
In addition, ALACs form the core business of TI-Kenya’s Citizen Demand
Programme that seeks to ssupport citizens to proactively demand for
transparency, accountability and good governance.
Under the supervision of the Programme Officer-ALAC Mombasa, the Deputy
Programme Officer will provide support in the implementation of ALAC
Mombasa activities towards achievement of the overall Citizen Demand
Programme objectives and TI Kenya’s strategic plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Management
Take up roles assigned by the Programme Officer to assist
in the coordination, management of ALAC Mombasa programmes/projects,
administration, logistical tasks, documentation and liaison with other
TI Kenya staff.
Receive & book appointments for clients, conduct initial
interviews and where appropriate provide legal advice, make records of
complaint calls, make referrals and follow up of clients cases and the
overall management of ALAC Mombasa data base.
Provide support on TI Kenya website updates by highlighting ALAC Mombasa’s activities
Assist the Programme Officer in designing and implementing
outreach initiatives on good governance and corruption prevention
targeting communities around the coastal region and its environs;
Providing the Programme Officer with technical support in
planning meetings, workshops and seminars including the preparation of
meeting documents, agendas, IEC materials and reports for the Citizen
Demand Programme.
Develop and implement strategic community mobilization and
empowerment initiatives to enable community groups to promote
transparent and accountable institutions locally and nationally;
Develop effective local community organization resources and
learning materials and effective strategies to be used in advocacy work;
Advisory / Strategy Development
Provide support to the Programme Officer in defining sub –
programmes priorities and objectives advised by the regional dynamics;
Management of TI-Kenya Partners/partnerships
Work with the Programme Officer to raise awareness of ALAC Mombasa project to the public and stakeholders in the region
Build sustainable partnerships with community groups, county
authorities and other development actors in order to ensure that
transparency and accountability issues are mainstreamed into local and
national social-economic and development programmes.
Institutional Learning
Assist with the development of a participatory results and impact tracking system for ALAC Mombasa initiative.
Assist in the documentation of information based on the CD Programme and ALAC Mombasa.
Resource Mobilization:
Provide technical support to the Programme Officer in
researching for and developing exceptional proposals and/or concepts for
financial support and sustainability of the sub–programme.
Qualifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB), political science or other related social science from a recognized university
At least 2 years relevant work experience with an emphasis on governance, access to justice, and community engagement
Experience in project design, implementation and management.
Competencies
Proven experience in community mobilization and an interest in the anti-corruption sector.
Familiarity with advocacy and communications strategies and tools
Result oriented, team player and self motivated
Ability to multi-task, with tight deadlines/schedules and attention to detail.
Excellent Writing, Research, Communication and interpersonal and skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document
as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least
three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 15th December 2014 to: hr@tikenya.org
Please include the reference: Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre, Mombasa as the subject of your email applications.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Candidates from the coast region are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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