Senior
Program Officer – Power and Inequality
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Terms: open ended
Closing
date: 6th
July 2012
Job
reference:EAP/055/JG
The
fight for social justice is thus inextricably linked with the fight against
inequality. And inequality emanates from unjust power relations at all levels.
It leads to unaccountable use of power and exclusion of the poor and the
marginalised from meaningful participation in political processes and policy
decisions that affect their lives.
This
role will support our programme and policy advocacy work in East Africa to
fight inequality and exclusion in all their forms in social, economic, and
political processes and to empower citizens to claim their rights.
About
the role
It
means working with diverse stakeholders from marginalised groups to government
institutions to partners, to faith based groups and CSO allies to deliver
programmes that enhance citizen empowerment and promote accountable use of
power.
It
involves doing advocacy for policies and practices that adequately address
inequality and exclusion. It involves engaging in dialogue with various
stakeholders to promote the democratic governance agenda as a precondition for
sustainable and inclusive development.
It
involves linking local Christian Aid partners in East Africa to Christian Aid’s
corporate campaigns to fight inequality and injustice emanating from global
structures. It involves contributing to the advocacy strategy of the EA
programme in areas related to power and inequality.
It
involves working with internal and external stakeholders to review impact of
programmes with the aim of making them more effective in promoting
transformational change towards equitable and just societies.
About
you
You
will be a persuasive communicator, capable of engaging all actors involved in
development work in innovative ways and advance agendas for equality and
social justice on the strength of your strategic vision.
Chances
are you’re already working in a similar role with another NGO. Ideally that
will be with an organisation currently working in Africa.
Either
way you’ll have knowledge of socio-economic and political trends in East
Africa, in particular issues related to power relations and inequality.
You
will have a track record of engagement in policy analysis and advocacy work
preferably on governance issues.
About
Christian Aid
More
than half the world lives in poverty. Christian Aid aims to put a stop to that.
So we
campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local
organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the
problems they face, irrespective of their religion.
If
you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world,
work with us to make change happen.
About the Rewards
We
value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide
range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.
To
apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian
Aid website onwww.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and
follow the links to download the international application form and role
profile.
Please
email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org; (quoting
the reference number)
You
will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.
Please
note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will
be contacted.
Christian
Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.
We
welcome applications from people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation,
religion or belief.