About Us: The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan
African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice.
TJN-A was established in 2007 at the
World Social Forum in Nairobi and aims to promote socially just, democratic and
progressive taxation systems in Africa.
TJN-A aims to challenge harmful tax
policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and
perpetuate inequality.
One of the main purposes of the
initiative is to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development
discourse in Africa.
TJN-A provides a platform dedicated
to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy makers to cooperate in
the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and
other harmful trends in tax policy and practice.
East African Tax and Governance
Network The East Africa Tax and Governance Network (EATGN) was formed out of a
process that started in late 2009 and has since expanded to include 13 member
organizations1 with the initial aim of increasing stakeholder engagement and
public debate on tax and governance issues in Kenya and across East
Africa.
The overall goal of the network is to
“contribute to a just, transparent and citizen-driven tax system that promotes
equality, participation and accountability in East Africa”.
Since inception, the Network has
engaged on a number of tax issues mostly in Kenya; through conducting research
and carrying out follow up advocacy activities targeting different stakeholders
including policy makers in Government, Legislators in the East African Region,
the media and the public.
Organization: Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A)
Vacancy: EATGN Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Work Type: Full Time
Work Type: Full Time
Description: Provide secretariat services to the EATGN and
represent the organization at relevant national and international meetings.
TJN-A as the host of EATGN is looking
for suitable candidates to fill in the position of Coordinator to be based in
Nairobi, Kenya.
EATGN Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide secretariat services to the EATGN and
represent the organization at relevant national and international meetings
- Fundraise for future EATGN projects in
collaboration with the TJN-A secretariat and as approved by the EATGN
steering committee;
- Coordinate EATGN steering committee meetings;
- Jointly with EATGN members develop mechanisms
leading to the institutionalization of EATGN
- Work towards the recruitment of members from
East African countries other than Kenya;
- In liaison with EATGN members develop and
Implement EATGN annual work plan
- Any other relevant task as may be assigned by
the TJN-A Executive Director or the EATGN steering committee.
Key Qualifications:
- A considerable experience in
development-related research in government, Non-Governmental Organizations
or in a research institute environment;
- Sound and informed knowledge of development
economics and the broader international development agenda and
particularly in the East Africa region;
- A proven experience in writing policy briefs,
commissioning policy reports and lobbying decision-makers will be
desirable;
- Knowledge in strategic planning Strong
communication skills;
- Experience in fundraising and management of
donor funds;
- Great interpersonal skills; At least three
years’ experience in a similar position;
- A graduate level in any branch of economics,
political science or related discipline;
- A post graduate qualification in the same
field is desirable;
- Previous engagement with the Network would be
an added advantage.
Vacancy: Information Management Assistant
Company: The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A)
Location: Nairobi
Job Category: IT
& Telecoms
Work Type: Full Time
Description: Making weekly data backups, creating and
maintaining an institutional database.
The role provides tremendous
opportunities for growth and a fantastic working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Management of databases at the
Secretariat (20%)
- Making weekly data backups, creating and
maintaining an institutional database
2. Management of Information at the secretariat
(40%)
- Comprehensively operationalize the IMS
system
- Update the system and generate outputs from
the IT as and when it is needed systematically enter ready coded files and
list serves into the MIS
- Support higher level library and information management
functions including but not limited to processing of incoming and outgoing
records and correspondences, management of records and library databases
and systems.
- Ensure smooth running of the IMS Induct the
rest of the staff and mainstream the use of the system in their daily
routine
- Monitor to ensure proper usage and smooth
running of all information systems at the Secretariat
3. Management of available
publications both online and offline (20%)
- Spearhead the sorting process of physical
publications before entry into SQLITE
- Manage TJN-A’ library for access to all staff
and authorized visitors and attend to user (Internal/external) requests
for reading, reference and research materials.
- Manages online and offline library
- Cataloguing and correct filing of all new
publications acquired
- Ensure that library materials are kept in good
condition, custody and are accessible for
- Guide and train Staff/Authorized visitors on
library related systems and procedures to enable access to available
reading materials
- Advice Management and Staff on library related
matters and needs.
- Initiate the development of modern information
and research services and promote the utilization of the Library.
- Classify, index and store all library
materials following appropriate procedures.
4. Management of publications and
materials ready for dissemination (10%)
- Prepare publications for dissemination at
campaigns and different events hosted by TJN-A (or where TJN-A is
participating)
- Monitor and periodically evaluate the
utilization of the library and generate reports as planned.
- Request for printing of relevant publications
when copes are running out
5. Administration (10%)
- Prepare the information management
budget.
- Lead on the procurements of information
management materials/services
- Prepare the annual information management
plans
- Liaise with the supervisor on when and how to
source internship services
Key Qualifications and Competencies
- The Information Management Assistant should
have a Degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS), Computer Science
or Business Computing.
- A relevant Post Graduate qualification in
records or information management or relevant professional IT
qualification will be an added advantage.
- The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years
relevant working experience in records and information management
services.
- Experience in Library Management, ICT Skills,
Data Management Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical skills, and
Interpersonal Skills is highly desired.
- Ability to work in a multicultural
environment, a, self-starter, and able to work under pressure English is a
must and French desirable.
How to Apply:
Please submit your motivational
letter and up- to -date CV to recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net
Closing Date: 7th August 2015
