Job Vacancy:Programme Officer – Humanitarian Aid Integrity Program (HAIP)
Duty Station:Nairobi with travel to the counties
Department:Programmes
Summary
Transparency International - Kenya (TI-Kenya) is part of the Transparency International group that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of corruption free world.
TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency
International movement, a global coalition against corruption with which we
share the knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
Transparency International Kenya’s Humanitarian Aid Integrity Programme (HAIP) seeks to enhance accountability mechanisms and the effectiveness of humanitarian aid programmes.
Transparency International Kenya’s Humanitarian Aid Integrity Programme (HAIP) seeks to enhance accountability mechanisms and the effectiveness of humanitarian aid programmes.
The Programme has been implemented in Kenya since 2010. Building
on the findings and recommendations of the Food Assistance Integrity Study
analyzing the 2011 drought response, the Programme is built around three main
components: advocacy, capacity building and community empowerment.
The Kenya programme has a national wide focus with specific
capacity building and community based activities focusing on three counties:
Wajir, West Pokot and Turkana.
TI Kenya is also leading a network of TI National Chapters, the
Humanitarian Aid Integrity Network (HAIN), interested to develop activities and
programs in the Humanitarian aid sector.
TI Kenya is currently developing a multi country program and
will coordinate fundraising and implementation on behalf of the TI movement.
The Programme Officer will work under the supervision of the Humanitarian Aid Programme Coordinator to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Humanitarian Aid Integrity Programme in Kenya and worldwide, in the framework of the HAIN.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officer shall;
1. HAIP Kenya
The Programme Officer will work under the supervision of the Humanitarian Aid Programme Coordinator to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Humanitarian Aid Integrity Programme in Kenya and worldwide, in the framework of the HAIN.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officer shall;
1. HAIP Kenya
- Implement
the programme activities and ensure timely delivery of program outputs,
- Prepare
programme narrative and financial reports
- Develop
programming for HAIP and fundraise for the same, Develop guidelines for
advocacy / communications / policy and research contributions to project.
- Identification,
liaise and network with Humanitarian Actors, State agencies, Local
NGOs/ CBOs and community representatives in Kenya and in the three
targeted counties
- Contract
and monitor activities of TI Kenya’s implementing partners in three
selected counties
- Represent
TI Kenya in Humanitarian forums or other relevant meetings and
conferences
- Design
and conduct Anti Corruption capacity building workshops in Nairobi and at
the county level
- Build
capacities of State agencies, Humanitarian Aid organizations, and
communities in the ASAL (Arid and Semi Arid Lands) to understand, access ,
use and set up responsive and coordinated complaint response mechanisms
- Supervise
the design and implementation of capacity building for social auditors at
the grassroots levels in three counties in Kenya
- Moderate
and follow up with Humanitarian partners on complaints received via the
integrated complaint response mechanism
2. HAIN / Global Program
- Assist
in developing the global programme document, including the drafting and
revision of objectives, indicators, budget and activities in six countries
(Guatemala, , Kenya, Norway, Pakistan, Senegal and Zimbabwe)
- Provide
technical expertise and support National Chapters that are members of the
HAIP to develop country specific project proposals and fundraising
- Support
fundraising efforts for the multi country programme
- Research,
compile and facilitate information sharing and exchanges of best practices
to mitigate corruption in the Humanitarian Aid sector among members of the
HAIN and other stakeholders
- Participate
and represent TI Kenya in relevant meetings, workshops, conferences
or missions in Kenya and abroad.
Qualifications
- University
degree in related field (International relations / development, Political
Sciences, Social Sciences).
- Minimum
five years of relevant working experience (NGOs/International
organizations/Institutions that work on humanitarian aid) including
experience working in the ASAL regions
- Minimum
two years of experience working with communities on complaint response
mechanisms, social audits or other type of community participative
approach
- Relevant
and documented working experience as a trainer
- Good
understanding of governance and corruption risks in the Humanitarian Aid
sector and mitigation measures
Competencies
- Sound
knowledge and understanding of governance structure & policies in the
Humanitarian Aid sector
- Ability
and willingness to travel to ASAL/ other regions in Kenya and other
countries,
- Excellent
writing and verbal communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of local languages (Pokot, Somali, Turkana languages, etc)
(spoken in ASAL regions of Kenya will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge
of French or Spanish is an added advantage
- Highly
organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce
high standard work.
- Strong
networking, leadership skills & a team player.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one
document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at
least three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 15th
February 2013 to:
hr@tikenya.org
Please include the reference: Programme Officer HAIP as the
subject of your email applications.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.