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The Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) is a Pan-African organisation and a member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. Launched in January 2007 during the World Social Forum (WSF) held in Nairobi, TJNA promotes socially- just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa. It advocates for tax policies with pro-poor outcomes and tax systems that c...
ABOUT THE ROLE
The position-holder is responsible for the implementation of the communication strategy of TJNA as well as the input in the development and lead in the implementation of a capacity building strategy to reinforce TJNA’s advocacy, mobilisation and growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Establish and maintain contacts with national and international media and develop champions of tax justice issues through person-to-person advocacy, provision of media briefing kits and other TJNA material.
- Manage the organisation’s website and social media channels.
- Identify and utilise opportunities for media engagements and organise in collaboration with the relevant officers and where necessary, with TJNA members.
- Propose media coverage plans for TJNA’s activities to create, enhance and perpetuate relationships with the identified media.
- To lead in integration of Information Technology and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organization knowledge management.
- Prepare media advisories, press releases, speeches, talking points, presentations, and other visual aids as necessary to support messaging.
- Conceptualise, develop, and package materials for publication and publicity, such as newsletters, brochures, leaflets, videos with the relevant Policy Lead.
- Ensure TJNA produces content both in French and in English.
- Track news relating to tax and other development issues from print, broadcast, and social media, and identify opportunities for each issue.
- Monitor media coverage of TJNA’s work in and outside Africa and ensure key activities are captured and disseminated on TJNA’s digital platforms.
- Lead in the development and coordination a capacity building programme for staff and wider constituencies (Journalists, Parliamentarians, and CSO’s).
- Lead in the design, development and adaptation of high-quality tools and resources for capacity building within and outside TJNA.
- Initiate, develop and coordinate capacity building activities for TJNA’s secretariat staff members.
- Launch and carry out capacity building learning projects towards members of TJNA
- Keep abreast of developments in capacity building practice and recommend enhancements to TJNA’s efficiency and effectiveness.
- Share results and experiences of the Capacity Building Programme with relevant constituencies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
- Communications
- Capacity Building
- Programme Reporting
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or equivalence in journalism, development communication, political science or other related field.
- Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of experience in communications and media work, preferably with a an NGO or CSO working at regional level
- An understanding of Tax issues and how various social, economic and political issues interact.
- Ability to work on own initiative to build on and develop the job, combined with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills.
- Good writing skills- able to write press releases, letters to the editor, country briefs, etc.
- Proven IT skills.
- Ability to design effective communication products, lead formulation of communication messages and strategies.
- Ability to develop relationships with the media, other civil society organizations, and networks.
- Proven ability to communicate and work in both English and French is a must.
- Good program management skills.
- Highly organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work. Proven experience of using MS office application (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and desktop publishing software.
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Job Grade: D
Reports to: Institutional and Partnership Development Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
The main objective of the position will be to provide technical leadership in the implementation of the TJNA Partnership Strategy. This will include leading on the development and coordination of joint projects with members and partners. The position will also be responsible for mapping and driving TJNA membership and Strategic Partnership growth and be part of joint programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Develop databases of partners for large projects
- Provide relevant updates on TJNA processes to external partners
- Lead in the process of institutionalising external strategic partnerships (including development of relevant memoranda of understanding)
- Lead the planning and implementation of large projects involving joint programming with members and partners.
- Prepare periodic reports for joint projects with partners to relevant stakeholders (e.g. donors).
- Participate in relevant organisational capacity building assessment and produce relevant reports to the Senior Management.
- Lead the identification process of partners to be encouraged to apply for membership with TJNA.
- Support the administrative process of membership application.
- Support the creation and strengthening of national tax platforms.
- Support the introduction of International Tax Justice Academy and Africa Media Training Programme alumni, with members of the Africa Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Tax and CSOs members of national tax platform for synergised actions on tax advocacy at national level.
- Support the development of departmental plans and budgets.
- Prepare relevant internal reports for the Partnership unit.
- Participate in relevant meetings.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
- Partnership Development and Coordination 30%
- Joint programming
- Membership Expansion
- Common accountabilities
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in a relevant field (Economics, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Development Studies).
- Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a civil society or NGO setting.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with donor funded project development and coordination
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French is a must
- Knowledge of the development context in Africa and globally.
- Knowledge of the Civil Society environment in Africa and globally
- Good understanding of the development context in Africa and globally
- Good understanding of tax issues in the context of development would be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning.
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
- Advanced in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong IT knowledge and background with particular experience in Project Management programmes, database management and collaborative working tools preferred.
Previous experience in creating and managing surveys, assessments and evaluations.
Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage many activities simultaneously and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Experience with and commitment to working in a very diverse workforce.
Proven ability to work with people and willingness to support others. a
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs alongside a letter of motivation including Salary expectation to the following email address by Wednesday 28th February, 2018 to recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net
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