The Network of African National Human
Rights Institutions (NANHRI) is a membership organization for African National
Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) registered as a legal entity under laws of
the Republic of Kenya.
Its vision is an Africa where every
country has a well functioning NHRI established in accordance with the Paris
Principles contributing meaningfully to a continent characterized by human
rights culture and justice for all.
NANHRI encourages and supports the
establishment of strong and independent NHRIs in compliance with the Paris
Principles.
NANHRI is currently seeking to recruit a Programmes Officer to be based in its Secretariat office in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Network of African National Human
Rights Institutions hereby invites applications from hardworking, resourceful,
responsible and dedicated candidates to fill the above‐stated position.
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Location: Head Office with Occasional travels in the region
Duration: 12 months.
Department: Programmes
Section: Programmes
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide programme management support to NANHRI
in the 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 programme manager in preparing
concept notes and funding proposals.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key
programme stakeholders and partners in close coordination with the
Programmes 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.
- 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.
If you possess the above qualities
for the position, please send your application strictly by Email clearly
indicating the position on the subject matter of the email together with a
cover letter and detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and
contacts of three referees to reach us by Friday, 25th, September, 2015 to:
Recruitment,
Network of African NHRIs
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 2nd Floor
P. O. Box 74359‐00200
Nairobi.
Email: info@nanhri.org with a copy to jkimotho@nanhri.org