Centre for Governance and Development (CGD) Jobs in Kenya: Programme Officers and Interns

CGD is a registered policy research and advocacy not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen representative institutions and empower civic actors and economic groups for a just and equitable society. It is an active participant in influencing the direction of development and social transformation in Kenya.

CGD is seeking to fill several vacancies at its secretariat based in Nairobi. We are inviting applications from competent, professional, dynamic, creative and self-motivating project individuals to fill the following positions:
Programme Officers (3)
Summary of Responsibilities: To manage the activities of one CGD national programme.
Required Qualifications:

  • A Masters or Bachelor degree in development studies, governance, law, public sector administration or related field;
  • A least three years working at a project or programme officer level in a national or international non-governmental organisation;
  • Excellent communication skills; Excellent writing skills; Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research will be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of financial management/ budgeting will be an advantage; and,
  • Knowledge of procurement, contracting and related skills will be an advantage.
Interns (6)
Summary of Responsibilities:
 To assist CGD staff in their ongoing programme and project work.
Required Qualifications:
  • A Masters or Bachelor degree in development studies, Governance, Law, Public Sector Administration, or related field;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent writing skills;
  • Work experience will be an advantage; and,
  • Willingness to work as a volunteer.
Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and CV in Microsoft Word, or PDF, by email (two attachments) to: admin @ cgd.or.ke, by Thursday, April 22nd 5pm.

CGD is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.