PROGRAMME OFFICER- GOVERNANCE & HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME

Trócaire works in partnership with local organizations to overcome poverty and promote justice in developing countries. The Kenya Country Programme comprises four thematic areas: Sustainable Livelihoods - Arid and Semi Arid Lands Resilience Programme (ARP); Governance and Human Rights; Gender Based Violence; and HIV/AIDS. A senior position has arisen in the Governance and Human Rights Programme.

The Role Purpose

The Governance and Human Rights Programme works with 10 partners to improve access to justice and increase the accountability and responsiveness of the state and its institutions. It does this by strengthening civil society’s and local communities’ capacity to demand equal rights and engage in productive dialogue with state actors on key areas of reform. This role leads and manages the Governance and Human Rights Programme, is responsible for the delivery of programme results and actively participates in the Kenya Country team.

The Person Specification

• Third level qualification (preferably Masters) in Politics, Peace, Conflict, Governance, Development Studies or another relevant field.
• Experience, knowledge and skills
• Minimum 2 years experience managing a Governance, Human Rights, Justice and Peace programme Minimum 3 years additional development experience working in a partnership context,
• Excellent programme design, development and management skills,
• Experience of staff management and mentoring,
• Proven experience in managing institutional funding (such as EU, DFID, Irish Aid)
• Good understanding of NGO financial management systems, budget monitoring and reporting
• Excellent facilitation skills and experience of applying them when working with individual partners or groups of partners

Trócaire’s recruitment and selection process reflect its commitment to People in Aid Code of Good Practice. Prospective applicants must be committed to safeguard children and vulnerable adults against all forms of abuse and harm by signing Trócaire’s Safeguarding Programme Participants Policy.

How to apply:

If you meet the above selection criteria, please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter tohr@trocaire.or.ke by 31st August 2013, 5:00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Categories: NGO, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT