The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program
A Pact Inc / Pact Kenya Program in Collaboration with the USAID
Pact is an International non-governmental organization, which enables systematic solutions that allows those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides.
Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective
governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.A Pact Inc / Pact Kenya Program in Collaboration with the USAID
Pact is an International non-governmental organization, which enables systematic solutions that allows those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides.
Our three core values are:
- Local
Solutions: Our success comes from solutions created with the people we
serve.
- Partnerships:
Partnerships deepen our impact and promote empowerment.
- Results:
Our work must transform lives and make them measurably better. How that
change occurs is as important as the change itself.
Pact envisions a world where those who are poor and marginalized
exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership over their
future.
In Kenya, Pact works in collaboration with Act! in implementing the Kenya civil Society Strengthening Program, a USAID funded project which focuses on democracy and governance, natural resources management and peacebuilding and conflict management.
In this regard, we are looking for a passionate and capable self driven individual to fill in the following position:
Outreach Coordinator
Working closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, the coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within Kenya.
The outreach coordinator shall be responsible for the following but not limited to; extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. As well as work in collaboration with our partners to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors in Kenya.
Position: Outreach Coordinator
Division: KCSSP Program
Supervised By: Chief of Party /Deputy Chief of Party
Supervises: None
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel within Kenya
Purpose / Basic Function of the Position
This position will be responsible for extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. It will also work to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Networking civil society
In Kenya, Pact works in collaboration with Act! in implementing the Kenya civil Society Strengthening Program, a USAID funded project which focuses on democracy and governance, natural resources management and peacebuilding and conflict management.
In this regard, we are looking for a passionate and capable self driven individual to fill in the following position:
Outreach Coordinator
Working closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, the coordinator will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within Kenya.
The outreach coordinator shall be responsible for the following but not limited to; extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. As well as work in collaboration with our partners to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors in Kenya.
Position: Outreach Coordinator
Division: KCSSP Program
Supervised By: Chief of Party /Deputy Chief of Party
Supervises: None
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel within Kenya
Purpose / Basic Function of the Position
This position will be responsible for extensively networking with civil society actors involved in processes related to elections and the implementation of the new constitution.
In specific to ensure that civil society is participating in debate, dialogue and influencing policy. It will also work to voice and communicate the active work of civil society actors
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Networking civil society
- In
collaboration with KCSSP partners, donors and government be fully informed
of meetings, debates, actions taking place on issues related to elections
and the implementation of the new constitution.
- Represent
Pact at meetings, in collaboration with KCSSP/ACT! staff and C0P/DC0P
- Document
debates and discussions taking place in meetings and where necessary
prepare press statements and other communication tools in collaboration
with KCSSP communications officer
- Monitor
social media debates, discussions and dialogues and summarize themes and
issues
- Where
appropriate identify Targeted areas of Opportunity for funding of specific
activities
Influencing policy
- Identify
related-upcoming parliamentary debates
- Coordinate
with civil society actors (in collaboration with KCSSP staff) to prepare
communication pieces before such debates
- Document
where policies have been adapted based on input from civil society actors
- Where
appropriate identify Targeted areas of Opportunity for funding of specific
activities
Bring a voice to civil society
- In
collaboration with KCSSP, partners, DCoP and COP identify thematic areas
for discussion and debate amongst civil society
- Prepare
coordinate panel discussions, debates and other to bring relevant actors
together on specific themes
- In
coordination with communication officer develop communication tools for
the above (radio, leaflets, TV etc.)
Capturing stories and success
- In
collaboration with KCSSP partners identify key success stories at both
grassroots and national policy level
- Collect
stories and together with CoP/DCoP group thematically
- With
Communication Officer develop and implement a communication strategy for
sharing these success
Qualifications, desired skills and Experience
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position are:
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position are:
- A
minimum of a Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences. Masters degree in
media, journalism or related field will be an added advantage
- Minimum
6 years working experience in a similar position in an NGO, international
organization or government agency.
- Familiarity
with and experience in the use of various research resources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other data sources
- Strong
analytical and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of civil society actors and key current affairs issues in Kenya
particularly around elections, decentralization and the implementation of
the constitution
- Strong
representation and coordination skills.
- Diplomacy
and tact
- Experience
and knowledge of different media tools and outlets in Kenya
- Effective
written and oral communications skills that are essential to building
relationships
- Ability
to exercise sound business judgment to wisely prioritize and successfully
perform multiple and complex tasks.
- Highly
organized and able to develop and streamline systems for efficient conduct
of day-to-day tasks.
- Excellent
communication skills with fluency and high proficiency in English.
Knowledge of Kiswahili desirable.
- Good
understanding of knowledge management and strong analytical, report
writing as well as documentation skills
- Ability
to work both autonomously and with others within the team
- Ability
and willingness to travel within Kenya
- Ability
to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and with
partners at all levels
- Ability
to network with partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders
Applicants must submit:
(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
(2) A detailed and current CV;
(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and
(4) Indicate current remuneration package, to the Pact Kenya country office
All applications to be submitted to Pact country office, attention the Human Resources officer via the following e-mail address: kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating clearly on the subject field: Outreach Coordinator Pact/04/2012.
Deadline for submission: 11th April 2012 mid-night.
(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
(2) A detailed and current CV;
(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and
(4) Indicate current remuneration package, to the Pact Kenya country office
All applications to be submitted to Pact country office, attention the Human Resources officer via the following e-mail address: kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating clearly on the subject field: Outreach Coordinator Pact/04/2012.
Deadline for submission: 11th April 2012 mid-night.
