The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi is seeking a Governance and Human Rights Specialist to be first appointed for a one year contract, with the possibility of an extension.
Main Tasks:
The successful candidate should have:
The closing date for applications is 4pm Friday May 14th 2010.
Candidates are invited to submit their completed applications with CVs to:
Embassy of Finland, P.O.Box 30379 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
or by email to: sanomat.NAI@formin.fi
Main Tasks:
- To work closely together with Governance Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in order to monitor and analyse the state of governance, democracy and human rights in Kenya as well as the Kenyan Governments’ efforts, including the reform agenda, in these fields. Within good governance, to pay special attention to state of corruption in Kenya as well as to monitor anti-corruption efforts and to assess their success. Report regularly on these subjects and prepare special briefs when required.
- Follow specific programmes in the governance, justice and gender sector Finland is supporting through development cooperation. This includes i.a. identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of such programmes.
- Participate, on behalf of the Embassy, in Development Partners’ coordination and cooperation in the fields of governance, democracy, human rights and gender equality.
- Make recommendations of support to Kenyan national actors, including CSOs, in good governance, democracy, human rights and gender equality. Monitor use of such support and report thereof.
- Any other tasks assigned by the Head of Mission.
The successful candidate should have:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. law, political science, development studies).
- Minimum 5 years working experience related to promotion of good governance, democracy and human rights.
- Good understanding of development issues and international development cooperation.
- Knowledge on governance issues in Kenya and their relevance to poverty reduction and MDGs.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Results orientation and ability to work in a team
- Ability to plan and organize one’s work effectively.
- Ability to adjust in an international working environment.
The closing date for applications is 4pm Friday May 14th 2010.
Candidates are invited to submit their completed applications with CVs to:
Embassy of Finland, P.O.Box 30379 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
or by email to: sanomat.NAI@formin.fi
