Senior Program Officer (Power and Inequality) Job in Nairobi Kenya


Senior Program Officer – Power and Inequality
 
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Terms: open ended
 
Closing date: 6th July 2012
 
Job reference:EAP/055/JG
 
Different forms of inequality and discrimination limit the livelihoods and opportunities of citizens. Inequality also propels and perpetuates poverty. 

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.