Programme Officer: Research and Capacity Building at Katiba Institute (KI)

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Contribute towards shaping a coherent vision for the research and publications programme;
• Support the development of KI’s research and publication profile;
• Undertake desktop and field-based research on topical issues as determined by KI;
• Support and promote the dissemination of research products, including through dissemination of publications and presentations at local and international seminars, workshops and conferences;
• Provide training for communities, CSOs and government institutions
• Work with KI staff and consultants to ensure compliance with KI’s policies on research quality and regulatory compliance;
• Assist in developing and strengthening partnerships with research institutions, government entities, civil society institutions, and international agencies;
• Assist in resources mobilization to develop KI’s research and publication capabilities;
• Assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable and effective communication and dissemination strategy for KI’s knowledge products;
• Assist in the development and implementation of the work plan of the Research and Publications Programme;
• Monitor assigned programmatic budgets to ensure the prudent use of KI resources and
• Undertake all such other functions as may be directed by the management and that are within the mandate of the organization and complimentary to the above responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A degree in law, social sciences or political studies or other relevant degree;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant area will be an advantage;
• At least four (4) years of work experience in project management research, writing, and communicating on a range of different constitutional, human rights, and the rule of law issues;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Kiswahili. 
• Experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage;
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong and demonstrable research skills, using paper and electronic resources;
• Significant experience in working with communities and civil society organizations in Kenya; 
• Conviction in and commitment to constitutionalism and principles of human rights;
• Ability to quickly grasp new and complex concepts; 
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team;
• Ability to balance priorities and co-ordinate work effectively to meet deadlines and deal with heavy workloads; and
• Sound judgment and temperament to enable interaction with persons from all sectors of society.