The
position involves travel within Kenya, Africa and other parts of the world.
1.
Responsibilities
The
Programme Associate will support the Head of Advocacy Programme and other staff
members when required, in managing the following tasks as part of implementing
the FEMNET Strategic Plan and the Advocacy department annual work plans:
- Oversee
and manage selected advocacy projects and campaigns being implemented by
FEMNET;
- Work
closely with the Head of Advocacy programme to prepare for different forms
of interactions organized by FEMNET such as dialogues, meetings and
conferences, including managing regular communication with target
audiences and the logistics involved;
- Facilitate
African women’s participation in various sub-regional, regional and global
forums particularly managing the communications and logistics prior to and
during the post –event period to finalize the evaluation aspects;
- Contribute
articles/blogs for the Africa Women’s Journal, website and other strategic
publications based on FEMNET’s experiences and programs;
- Support
the Head of Advocacy programme to meet the requirements of FEMNET’s
monitoring, evaluation and reporting targets under specified projects;
- Provide
support in moderating and update specific list-serves and new media
platforms such as Facebook that keep the key stakeholders for the Advocacy
Programme engaged with the various processes;
- Maintain
a database on Advocacy projects, resources and partners and reporting
requirements and work closely with the Head of Advocacy Programme to have
this information updated on a quarterly basis;
- Work
closely with the relevant staff members to generate information for the
FEMNET website on the Advocacy Programmes and activities;
- Provide
support, orientation and supervision of Advocacy Programme interns and
volunteers where applicable
- Represent
FEMNET in external meetings/events relating to Advocacy.
- Undertake
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
2. Qualifications, Skills and Experience for the Position
- Bachelor’s
degree, preferably in Women’s or Gender studies, Development Studies,
International relations or other relevant field.
- Demonstrated
commitment to advancing women’s rights and gender equality.
- Experience
in carrying out advocacy in the area of women’s rights and gender
equality, preferably at sub-regional or regional level in Africa.
- Experience
in communications including electronic communications.
- Proven
skills in administration, organization and problem solving.
- Exceptional
verbal and written communication skills.
- High
levels of initiative, creativity and self-motivation.
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced
environment.
- Ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously and willing to perform diverse
tasks as needed.
- Solid
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Skype
and social media.
- Bi-lingual
in English and French.
- Ability
to travel as needed.
3. Remuneration
The remuneration package is competitive and will be negotiable dependant on skills and experience.
Head of Communication.
This position will offer the position
holder an opportunity to work on exciting development communication initiatives
and campaigns at pan-Africa level in a stimulating, multicultural and dynamic
environment.
The Head of Communication will report
to the Program Manager of FEMNET.
The position involves travel within
Kenya, Africa and other parts of the world.
1. Overview: Provides
strategic leadership and advice on all FEMNET’s communications and media
activities
Develops and implements external and
internal communications strategies for FEMNET’s
Raises the FEMNET’s profile and
promotes its work to key audiences
Oversees work of the Communications
team, consultants and interns.
Supports Resource Mobilization for
the Organization and takes lead to raise resources needed to implement
Communication activities.
2. Responsibilities include the
following:
- Provide strategic leadership and advice on all
FEMNET’s communications and media activities.
- Coordinating, organizing and ensuring that all
the information and communication programmes and projects of the Network
are implemented in line with its Strategic priorities and annual work
plans.
- Develop a media outreach strategy in support
of FEMNET’s strategic objectives. Works with international media, as well
as regional and national media to highlight issues affecting African women
and girls and to promote best strategies and practices that address gender
inequalities.
- Ensuring that articles for the African Women’s
Journal, a bi-annual analytical publication on gender and development
issues are written, edited, translated, printed and distributed within the
set timeframes.
- Writing mid-year and annual reports for the
organization.
- Coordinating and manage the monitoring and
evaluation of the Communication Programme.
- Coordinating relevant training for the
membership including participatory communications for development and
social change.
- Ensuring the Network’s participation and
support to African women NGOs to engage in Freedom of Information and ICT
policy formulation and implementation processes.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on
activities of the communication programme on a quarterly basis and as may
otherwise be required.
- Representing the Network and/ or the Executive
Director in relevant fora within Kenya the host country for the Regional
Secretariat and at the regional (Africa) and international levels in order
to facilitate the communications functions of the Network, as and when it
may be required.
- Overseeing the management of the Network’s
Resource Centre.
- Manage media relations on behalf of the
organization.
- Effectively manage the FEMNET website and
ensure that the information is up-to-date.
- Supporting and facilitating the organization
in the use of latest social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc
that are relevant in enhancing the organization’s mandate.
- Take the lead in Resource mobilization for
resources required to implement the Communication Programmes.
3. Qualifications, Skills and
Experience for the Position
- A Masters Degree in Development Communication,
or any Mass Communication Degree. Additional relevant training will be an
advantage.
- At least 5 years experience working at
regional or sub-regional level in the area of communication and Women’s
Rights issues.
- Expertise in creating traditional media
content, web content, managing online community engagement and online
campaigning.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage
internal communications.
- Excellent proven experience in working with
media contacts interested in Women’s rights issues.
- Experience in amplifying the voices of a wide
range of stakeholders, including grassroots activists and high-profile
figures.
- Strong writing and editing skills with ability
to simplify, summarize and communicate complex information, including
presentation skills in both English and French.
- Sound knowledge on general women’s rights
issues in Africa.
- Demonstrated experience in managing Journals.
- Capacity to use the media to promote the
regional campaigns on Women’s Rights.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in
gender and development and/or women's human rights.
- Demonstrated training and/or experience in
participatory approaches to communications for development.
- Demonstrated training and/or experience in
print and audiovisual/broadcast media production.
- Demonstrated training and/or experience in
applications of new information and communications technologies.
- Familiarity with Freedom of Information/Access
to Information and ICT policy issues in Africa and globally.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate and work
in both English and French.
- Abilities of public speaking and giving
presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work
in multi- cultural teams.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop and implement programs and
projects.
- Resource Mobilization skills and experience.
- Willing and able to travel in the African
region and globally.
- Willing to adhere to FEMNET’s beliefs, values
and principles that guide its work and programming framework.
4. Remuneration
Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organization and experience of the qualified candidate.
Programme Manager.
This position offers possibility of
gaining experience working for a lead African Feminist organisation in a very
stimulating, multicultural and dynamic environment.
The position will involve
considerable travel within Africa and other parts of the world.
This position reports to the
Executive Director and manages the programme staff.
1. Purpose of the Position: The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for
ensuring the coordination of the programmes and projects of FEMNET and ensuring
that the staff members take advantage of the synergies that enhance the
effectiveness of the Network’s Programmes.
The Programme Manager will contribute
to the conceptualisation of the initiatives and projects to be undertaken under
the three main Strategic Priority Areas – Communication, Capacity Building and
Advocacy.
The PM will be responsible for
working closely with the Programmes team to development the annual work plan
for the Network and oversee its implementation according to FEMNET’s
contractual obligations and internal policies.
She will ensure that all reporting is
done in a timely manner meeting the set standards of the Network.
The position holder is also
responsible to consult with the Executive Director on matters of staff and
Executive Board development and ensure the implementation of the agreed plans
and monitor progress.
The Programme Manager will work
closely with the Executive Director and Finance Manager to ensure that FEMNET
has the resources required to meet the institutional and Programmes’ related
obligations.
The position holder will report to
the Executive Director.
2. Responsibilities of the Position
- Provide strategic oversight, technical and
program management to ensure programs delivery, high quality outputs, with
accuracy and consistency.
- Provide management advisory role on all
aspects of program support, including leading the core program team
- Lead and Coordinate resource mobilisation
through development of programme/project proposals, identifying and
building mutually beneficial relationships with potential partners and
ensure that Grant agreements are adhered to accordingly.
- Ensure effective and efficient financial and
resource management of all programs.
- Develop a clear plan and strategy for program
management to ensure effective implementation.
- In collaboration with the Finance Manager,
monitor program budgets and prepare budget modifications when
necessary.
- Lead and manage program trends analysis for
continuous improvement and growth.
- Assess level of risks associated with program
implementation and suggest mitigation strategies.
- Manage staff development through performance
based management and leadership.
- Work with the Executive Director and Programs
Staff to develop periodic Strategic plan and its operational annual work
plan.
- Lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning by
ensure that all Program staff members prepare their quarterly and half
year reports in line with the M& E framework of the organisation and
then prepare a combined half and annual narrative reports for internal learning
and sharing with different stakeholders including the Board and
Members.
- Ensure the timely preparation of narrative and
financial reports for on-going programmes / projects according to FEMNET’s
contractual obligations in collaboration with the staff members
responsible for on-going programmes/projects and the Finance
Administrator;
- Support the development and maintenance of
strategic relationship with key stakeholders in the women’s movement in
Africa and globally, CSOs, UN Agencies, African Union Institutions and
Organs, Governments and progressive Private Sectors.
- Be a member of the Management team Support the
Executive Director in duties relating to the Board including preparing and
Organizing the Board meetings
- Deputise and represent the Executive Director
in her absence or as may be required.
- Represent FEMNET in different fora as may be
agreed upon with the Executive Director
3. Qualifications, Skills and
Experience for the Position
Education Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree in relevant Social Science
or Development Studies field.
- Experience In-depth understanding and
experiencing working on gender equality/women’s human rights and women and
girls empowerment
- Experience working at the African regional
level and international levels including working with African Union
Institutions/Organs and UN Bodies.
- Experience of at least 5 years in senior
management positions
- Demonstrated expertise and experience in
successful resource mobilisation.
- Demonstrated training and/or experience in
programme / project management, including programme/project
conceptualisation, development, resource mobilisation, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation;
- Proven experience in managing and leading
staff and team building.
- Feminist with contextual knowledge of the women’s
rights situation on the continent and commitment to adhering to feminist
principles and values which inform FEMNET’s core values.
- Demonstrated ability to work well
independently and as part of different teams
Key Skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English and
French
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Public speaking and negotiation skills
- Developing others and building effective
teams
- Management and leadership
- Analytical and strategic thinking
4. Remuneration:
This position is a regional position
and compensation is competitive with attractive benefits depending on the
qualifications and experience of the candidate and the FEMNET’s salary
structure.
5. Application
Send your application letter and
Curriculum vitae of not more than 5 pages to recruitment@femnet.or.ke by the
8th January, 2016 including three names of your professional referees and their
contacts.
Please note that only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
