Kenya Programme Officer
Complementarity Project
Search Closes: November 1, 2011
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic, creative and committed programme officer to lead our complementarity project in Kenya.
The project seeks to strengthen domestic accountability for international crimes arising from the post election violence, including through strategic litigation.
This is a joint project of the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI).
The position reports to the OSIEA Kenya Programme Manager and the OSJI Director
of Litigation and OSJI Project Director, Complementarity.Complementarity Project
Search Closes: November 1, 2011
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic, creative and committed programme officer to lead our complementarity project in Kenya.
The project seeks to strengthen domestic accountability for international crimes arising from the post election violence, including through strategic litigation.
This is a joint project of the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI).
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.
The Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) uses law to protect and empower people around the world through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance.
Responsibilities
- Provide
strategic vision to develop and implement a program to promote
complementarity in Kenya, including through strategic litigation, policy
analysis, and law reform
- Design
litigation, grant-making, and advocacy strategies to advance the project
- Coordinate
and provide grant and technical support to partners
- Provide
analysis and regular written updates as required on developments in this
area
- Perform
any other related duties as requested
Qualifications
- Law
degree and at least ten years work experience
- Substantive
knowledge of the governance and human rights environment in Kenya
- Minimum
of five years experience working on issues related to international justice,
the Rome Statute and complementarity
- Extraordinary
initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
- Ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
- Team
spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
- Strong
organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Integrity,
diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
- Willingness
to travel as needed
For more information: www.soros.org
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please.
Only successful candidates will be contacted
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