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Purpose

The Job holder will support the Head of Programmes in the design, development, implementation and management of all programmes work, support growth of programmes and lead policy research and advocacy in line with AfriCOG’s Strategic Plans and strategic programme priorities. The holder of the position is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through participation in decision making, advising on the policy analysis and research issues, communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions.

Focus Areas of Responsibility

• Programme development and implementation
• Policy analysis and research
• Advocacy
• Fund raising and donor management
• Linkages and partnerships

Organisational Positioning

Reports to the Deputy Executive Director and Head of programmes

The following positions report directly to the programme officer position.

Programme Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme development and implementation

• Development and implementation of programme activities especially research activities in line with AfriCOG’s Strategic Plans and strategic programme priorities;
• Ensuring all programme research activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the political, social, and economic environments;
• Development of project proposals in accordance with the AfriCOG and donor guidelines
• Ensuring AfriCOG’s programmes are well balanced, well documented and implemented in an effective and efficient manner;
• Timely submission of programme reports as agreed with donors and other stakeholders;
• Contributing to AfriCOG’s Programme periodic strategic planning and review.
• Contributing to the implementation of AfriCOG’s strategic plan
• Organizing programme meetings and institutional development and management activities
• Providing line management to direct reports
• Supporting the recruitment and induction of programme staff
• Participating in training, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching of programme staff on policy research and analysis

Policy analysis and research

• Identification of priority research themes and issues in line with AfriCOG’s Strategic Plans and strategic programme priorities;
• Contributing to the design, planning and implementation of AfriCOG’s research agenda by undertaking research assignments from inception through publication to dissemination of reports, briefs and other policy documents
• Management and coordination of consultants in undertaking research, policy advocacy, and campaigns and monitoring, reviewing and providing quality assurance
• Supporting development and maintenance of sound relations with policy, research and advocacy resource persons and institutions at national, regional and international levels;
• Representing AfriCOG in policy analysis and research forums and platforms at National, Regional and International levels

Advocacy

• Identification of priority themes and issues and key collaborators for AfriCOG’s advocacy work;
• Development and implementation of AfriCOG’s advocacy agenda
• Lead the design, planning and implementation of AfriCOG’s evidence based advocacy on various platforms and through relevant channels
• Representation of AfriCOG in policy advocacy forums, platforms and networks at National, Regional and International levels

Fundraising and donor management

• Developing project proposals in accordance with the AfriCOG and donor guidelines
• Participating in the development and implementation of AfriCOG’s resource mobilisation plan for organisational sustainability and growth
• Identification, development and management relevant donor partnerships that support effective implementation of AfriCOG’s strategic plans and programme priorities
• Representing of AfriCOG in relevant donor forums

Linkages and partnerships

• Establishing and managing co‐operative relationships with partners and other stakeholders;
• Representing AfriCOG in research and policy alliances and networks both within and outside Kenya;
• Assessing and supporting the capacity of collaborating networks members;
• Coordinating AfriCOG’s collaboration with research and policy networks, government agencies and other ✓organizations in order to share information, experiences, influence them and/or build capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Development or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Minimum five (5) years working experience in policy research and analysis, advocacy and programme management in the governance sector;
• Demonstrable experience in policy analysis and research from inception to publication.
• Sound knowledge and in-depth understanding of priority governance and anti-corruption policy and research issues, and advocacy campaigns in Kenya and the region
• Demonstrable experience in policy analysis and research, advocacy, anti-corruption campaign, and decentralized governance (devolution).
• Demonstrable experience in programme management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;

KEY SKILLS

• Strong research, writing and publication skills
• Strong conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills;
• Excellent management, leadership, planning and organisational skills;
• High degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills coupled with ability to influence, negotiate, advise, mentor and train;
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to work in teams and inspire achievement of high quality results
• High level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power‐point, Social Media and e‐

General eligibility

The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.

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Terms of Reference for crossdepartmental Programme Assistant

The main task will be to provide support across all departments in order to gain an allround exposure,
understanding, and appreciation of the workings of the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely
with the Administration Officer and the respective Programme Officers

Key Responsibilities include:

Administration

• Assist the administration team in the day to day office management and administrative activities
• Support in the front office management and reception activities including manning the front office desk, answering and directing telephone calls, receiving and directing guests
• Support the Administration Officer in filing, photocopying and maintaining up to date records
• Support in maintaining up to date organisational calendar of events

Programmes and partnerships

• Support programme team in coordinating development, implementation and reporting activities across all
  programme areas
• Support the programme team in documenting meetings, workshops and other programme activities and
  prepare minutes and reports
• Support the programme officers in research assignments including: research design; planning;
  data/information collection, analysis and synthesis; writing and review and dissemination of reports, briefs
  and other policy documents.
• Assist and support the programme team in organising and providing professional support as necessary to
  consultants, task forces, working groups etc, which are involved in the implementation of AfriCOG’s work
  plans
• Assist in the development of advocacy campaigns, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
• Support to Finance team
• Support in filing of documents and maintaining up to date records and reports files
• Support the team in documenting meetings and preparation of minutes and reports

Communication

• Support in maintaining up to date organisational calendar of events, listserve and contact list
• Assist in coordinating dissemination of AfriCOG knowledge products
• Assist in coordinating preparation and publication of monthly newsletter or other periodic outputs
• Support the communication officer in regularly updating AfriCOG website

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in political science, law, economics or similar field from a recognized university
• Minimum 2 years working experience with a knowledge of/interest in governance and human rights issues
• Demonstrable experience in project management and reporting

Key Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• High degree of commitment, integrity, dependability and confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be selfmotivated.
• High level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power‐point, and e‐mail
• Proficiency in social media.