ARTICLE 19
Job Description: Programme Officer – Digital
Responsible to: Regional
Director, Eastern Africa
Key relationships: International
and regional communications teams
Contract: 1 year
renewable
Working hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Role Purpose: The purpose of the role is to lead the development and implementation of
impactful digitally oriented projects at the ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa regional
office to expand our leadership in the fields of freedom of expression and
information.
She/ he will also support ARTICLE 19’s work relating to digital rights,
internet governance and the intersection of human rights and technology.
The ideal candidate will bring a substantial understanding of both human
rights and technical expertise, and a solid understanding of the various
internet governance instruments, fora and discussions.
She/ he will provide expertise to ARTICLE 19 on how the internet is
structured from a technology perspective and where Human Rights frameworks
apply.
Additionally, the candidate should have a track record in developing
and/or strengthening effective collaborations across multiple internal and
external stakeholders (including experience of multistakeholder processes), a
proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast paced work environment,
and a history of being a strong team player.
Key Responsibilities
The world of digital technology is fast-moving, requiring flexibility
and adaptability.
Reflecting this, we envision a portfolio that will encompass the
following areas:
·
Serve as the primary
cross-organisational focal point for developing and coordinating ARTICLE 19
Eastern Africa regional office’s global programmatic digital work;
·
Support the development and
implementation of ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa regional office’s strategy,
particularly on areas of digitally-oriented programs;
·
Represent ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa
regional office in regional and international fora to solidify our leadership
in the areas of digital freedom of expression and information;
·
Continually scan the external
environment and maintain a broad network with potential partners to identify
project opportunities to expand the realisation of the rights to freedom of
expression and information;
·
Work with programmatic and thematic
leads to develop digital programmatic activities that correspond with ARTICLE19
Eastern Africa’s strategic priorities, including right to information, sustainable
development goals, peaceful protest, protection and security activities. Lead
on the implementation of these activities and support the offices and
programmes on the effective use of digital technologies;
·
In collaboration with the ARTICLE 19
International Office’s law programme, support ARTICLE 19’s work relating to
internet governance, providing technical expertise and internet-architecture
knowledge, as well as engagement with broader technical civil society
community;
·
In collaboration with ARTICLE 19
International Office’s law programme, drive ARTICLE 19’s work to explore the
intersection between Human Rights and technology, looking for opportunities to
include a rights-based perspective in technical and business discussions;
·
Provide technical expertise and
knowledge of digital fora in support of the ARTICLE 19’s work on human rights
and digital law, policy and principles;
·
In collaboration with the
communications team, provide advice and support as requested in regards to
social media/ campaigning utilising digital technologies;
·
Support the operations team on
ARTICLE 19’s internal and external digital collaborative work platform(s);
·
Support the safety, protection and
media teams on ARTICLE 19’s digital security issues;
·
Help secure resources that will
support the programmatic work in this area.
Person Specification
Experience:
·
7+ years experience in managing
technical digitally-oriented projects;
·
Substantial experience with human
rights, particularly freedom of expression and information;
·
Experience of working with local and
international rights-based organisations;
·
Experience of writing for digital
platforms;
·
Experience of building digital tools
and platforms;
·
Experience of working on internet
governance issues;
·
Demonstrated successful experience of
strategic planning, fundraising and project management;
·
Proven capacity to understand and
anticipate the need for change management and experience of delivering
effective frameworks to plan and manage the continuous process of change.
Skills and abilities
·
A doer – this post requires extensive
hands-on work and an ability to deliver tangible outputs;
·
Ability to multitask working quickly
and effectively;
·
Ability to work on own initiative and
to play a leading role on digital issues within an organisation;
·
Ability to work under pressure and
manage time effectively;
·
Ability to communicate complex topics
in an accessible manner to a broad audience;
·
Ability to work in multi-cultural and
multi-linguistic workplace;
·
Excellent written and spoken English;
knowledge of at least one other language is highly desirable (particularly
French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)
·
A commitment to excellent performance
and a practical understanding of how to promote shared learning and innovation
across diverse regions;
·
Good interpersonal and advocacy
skills with a range of actors.
Knowledge
·
Educated to degree standard essential
with a post-graduate qualification desirable;
·
Knowledge of human rights and/or key
freedom of expression issues, internet governance and digital technology
essential;
·
Knowledge of digital technology that
can be used to enhance the work of a campaigning and advocacy organisation.
Other Requirements
·
Cultural sensitivity and commitment
to equal opportunities;
·
Experience of working in other
countries within the region;
·
Willingness to work outside normal
working hours including weekends and evenings;
How to Apply: –
Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how
they meet the person specification and a CV to: adminkenya@article19.org
Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 December, 2016
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted