Volunteer – Coast Region (ALAC Mombasa) at Transparency International - Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Officer, the volunteer will be responsible for offering support to the Mombasa Regional Office to ensure the successful implementation of the projects in/ through assisting in logistical tasks, data collection and documentation; mostly done in collaboration with partners and or stakeholders in the region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Project Officer-Mombasa, the volunteer shall provide programme support including but not limited to the following duties:

1. Provide logistical and administrative support in preparation of all project activities including advocacy meetings, workshops and public forums, and ensuring production and or documentation of activity reports and minutes;
2. Provide support in documenting legal aid cases in the office for walk-in and call-in clients;
3. Assist in project documentation including maintaining a photo database for all activities and ensuring a comprehensive record of all undertakings (including documents, minutes and reports;
4. Conduct research on budget advocacy, public finance management and inclusion of marginalized groups in decision making processes;
5. Represent the Mombasa Regional Office in meetings when required;
6. Provide support in maintaining an active presence on social media in line with the organisation’s social media policy and guidelines;
7. Provide support for the TI-Kenya website and other online updates by highlighting the activities of the regional office;
8. Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as assigned from time to time.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in the following disciplines; Law, Political Science or Project planning and management or social sciences, from a recognized institution;
• Continuing students in the above-mentioned disciplines will be considered based on exemplary performance in school;
• Experience in project management, community mobilization and interest in anti-corruption sector will be an added advantage.

 COMPETENCIES

• A person of high integrity that will model TI-Kenya’s core values;
• Good knowledge of TI-Kenya and the environment in which it operates;
• Knowledge of Kenya’s governance systems, institutions and their decision-making procedures;
• Ability to productively interact with different stakeholders and citizens to advance TI-Kenya work;
• Good analytical and project administration skills;
• Familiarity with basic computer packages and understanding of data entry;
• Organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work;
• Demonstrated professional use of social media (Twitter, Facebook among others);
• Ability to work well in a team and individually;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.