Programme Officer (Inter-Governmental Relations) at Act Change Transform (Act)

Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in development studies, governance/politics, public policy, or related field.

Professional Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification in Project Management or specialized subject area.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme management at national level and extensive knowledge and familiarity with the political, economic and social context of Kenya.
• Proven track record with democracy and governance programming; solid experience working with civil society and in designing and implementing Inter-Governmental Relations interventions.
• Experience working with devolution management bodies, capacity building, training, drafting of policies, outreach and engagement of key stakeholders will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the international donor community and experience as an action-oriented interlocutor with democracy-development actors at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple donor rules, regulations and priorities including DFID/FCDO.
• Demonstrated knowledge in proposal and report writing and management of budgets.

Other Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• Holds sufficient prior experience implementing democracy and governance programmes in politically challenging and sensitive environments. Must possess the ability to motivate, inspire and promote high level and effective collaborations between individuals, organizations and networks while demonstrating strong diplomacy skills and cultural sensitivity always. Must be thorough, reflect attention for detail, and possess strong consultative and collaborative qualities and style of working. Be capable of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• The candidates for this position must be fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Proficiency in other local languages may be an added benefit.
• Knowledge and experience of Program Management with proven track record.
• Experience working in grant making and capacity development.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent Public Relations and representational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Complexity and difficulty of the work

• A demanding job that requires tolerance, community knowledge, security dynamics, project areas and local political dynamics.