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Act! is a leading Kenyan, non-profit, non-governmental organization following the organization’s official rebrand as Act Change Transform (Act!) in 2011. Presently, Act! has solid institutional, financial and governance systems that meet international standards as demonstrated in various management and financial audits. Our main program areas include: ...
Job Summary
This is Program based position within the Democracy Governance and Human Rights Platform of Act!. The Program Officer, Democracy & Governance will be placed under the USAID Funded Kenya Electoral Conflicts Mitigation & Civic/Voter Education Support (ECCES) Program. This program is being implemented from November 2021 to October 2024 in at least 18 counties of Kenya. The position reports to the ECCES Program Chief of Party and it is technical role that requires sufficient previous experience and skills in democracy, governance and human rights. Previous experience working on an elections programme is desirable. Key tasks for this position will include programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. It is expected that the jobholder will interact with Civil Society Organizations; democracy and governance actors; state agencies and citizens (youth and women). This position requires familiarity with electoral processes such as civic and voter education; human rights; advocacy and lobby in the context of Kenya.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following: (1). Effective planning, timely and quality implementation of programme activities; (2). Effective support to all downstream partners with their implementation, monitoring and reporting; (3). Ongoing monitoring and review of the programme context and offer the program leadership team with insights that support programme alignment and adaptation; (4). Ensuring downstream partners projects employ smart advocacy strategies and plans in the Kenya context; (5). Ensuring the partners’ interventions are aligned to the donor and programme design; (6). Support to the Chief of Party and the Deputy Chief of Party, with periodic partners performance reviews and coordinate with the grants team on timely and efficient feedback to all partners against their submissions (reports, budgets, expenditure reports, MERL indicators tracking tables, financial projections and workplans).
Key Responsibilities:
Program Implementation
Capacity Development
Networking and Representation
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Academic Qualifications
Relevant Experience
At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in working with civil society organizations involved in democracy, governance and human rights space. Specific experience with elections programming is desirable.**
Essential Skills and Competencies
Thorough knowledge of socio-economics, socio-anthropology and/or proven ability in participatory methods and processes:
Complexity and difficulty of the work
If you meet the requirements as contained in the position description, please submit (1) a detailed and current CV; (2) an Application Cover Letter demonstrating why you qualify for the position, quoting your current/last gross salary and three referees including their most current contact details. All applications should be submitted electronically to hr.admin@act.or.ke quoting the reference number (ACT/POG/01/2022) and position on the e-mail subject line. Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline for applications submission is 12:00 pm Friday 28th January, 2022.
Act! is an equal opportunity employer with zero tolerance to corruption.
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