Job Vacancy at Network of African National Human Rights Institutions

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Head Office with occasional travels in the region

Duration: 12 months.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Department: Programmes

Section: Programmes

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide programme management support to NANHRI primarily on the ’Enhancing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions in the Decriminalization of Petty Offences’ project. This will involve direct implementation, management and coordination of the assigned programme’s activities and to the overall support to the programme management needs of the network.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating the implementation of the programme activities
• Ensuring programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented, including handling all the programme logistics.
• Supporting the Operations Manager in preparing concept notes and funding proposals.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key programme stakeholders and partners in close coordination with the Operations Manager and other NANHRI Staff.
• Coordinating internal programme monitoring and evaluation
• Preparing periodic programme progress reports as and when necessary
• Coordinate regular communication with programme stakeholders and partners.
• Participating in internal and external programme planning processes as agreed by the line supervisor.
• Researching and documenting issues pertaining to the programme theme/s.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• At least a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development studies or other related field. A Masters Degree in the same field will be an added advantage.
• At least three years experience working as a programmes officer in the human rights and social justice sector. Experience working in advocacy and legislation will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of human rights particularly on emerging human rights issues
• Excellent research, report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
• Excellent working knowledge of English; a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Honesty, transparency and a high level of integrity.