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
