The
Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is an independent, non-profit
making organisation with a mandate to provide cutting edge research on
governance and public ethics issues and, monitor governance fundamentals in
both the government and the private sector.
AfriCOG's governance and anti-corruption reform initiative are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya's governance crisis by a knowledgeable citizenry.
AfriCOG houses the Movement for Political Accountability (MOPA) Secretariat, which is a citizens’ oriented movement to empower Kenyans to hold their political leadership accountable.
AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated energetic professional to coordinate and
support MOPA ProgramAfriCOG's governance and anti-corruption reform initiative are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya's governance crisis by a knowledgeable citizenry.
AfriCOG houses the Movement for Political Accountability (MOPA) Secretariat, which is a citizens’ oriented movement to empower Kenyans to hold their political leadership accountable.
Scope of the position
- Provide
overall coordination for the MOPA secretariat.
- Manage
partner relations and effectively and efficiently contribute to the
management an implementation of programme activities and work plans whilst ensuring compliance
with budgetary provisions.
- Provide
technical support of research activities as required by the Programmes
department
Job Title: Programme
Coordinator
Department: Movement for Political Accountability
Contract Period: Yearly renewable based on performance and availability of funds and subject to 3 months’ probation period
Reporting Relationships
Department: Movement for Political Accountability
Contract Period: Yearly renewable based on performance and availability of funds and subject to 3 months’ probation period
Reporting Relationships
- Direct
reporting to the Executive Director
- Working
relationship with AfriCOG programme staff, finance and administration, associates
and suppliers
Specific responsibilities of this position include;
- Set
up a project management processes and
procedures that meet the organization’s requirements and are in compliance
with the requirements of funding partners, Incumbent to consult closely
with the Executive Director.
- Participate
in programme development and take charge of the implementation and
reporting activities in respect to MOPA programmes. Ensure that reports
meet internal and donor/partner information requirements.
- Manage
the MOPA information network and keep all MOPA members on notice and
informed on MOPA’s and each other’s’ activities.
- Identify
needs for MOPA members and propose appropriate interventions.
- Produce
and submit progress reports on substantive MOPA activities to Management
Committee and AfriCOG.
- Prepare
concept papers, position papers and analytical reports related to MOPA
activities
- Write
proposals related to MOPA programmatic work; participate in resource
mobilization activities including the preparation of project proposals to
existent and potential donors. This task is to be executed in close
consultation with ED and Finance and Administration Manager
Within the AfriCOG Research programme activities:
- Participate
in AfriCOG research programmes by providing technical support as and when
necessary including peer review of report, editing, and quality control.
- Provide
professional support as necessary to research consultants, task forces,
working groups etc, which are involved in the implementation of AfriCOG
research work, activities and work plans.
- Represent
AfriCOG in relevant meetings, conferences, seminars etc. as may be
determined with your area of work and or as may be determined by ED
- Supervise
and instruct Programme Assistants and Interns to MOPA
- Carry
out any other duties as may be defined by the Executive Director
Minimum Qualification
- A
Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent from a recognized
university
- Good
administrative and communication skills
- Strong
budget management, monitoring and reporting skills
- Strong
planning and organisational skills
Experience
- At
least 3 years experience in similar position in an NGO set up
- Exposure
to and genuine interest in civil society sector
- Experience
in partnership building advocacy and networking
General eligibility
The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents to admin@africog.org and put MOPA PROGRAMME COORDINATAOR in the subject line:
The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents to admin@africog.org and put MOPA PROGRAMME COORDINATAOR in the subject line:
- Cover
Letter indicating your current and expected pay
- Curriculum
vitae with three referees
- List
of your last three employers with contact details
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