JOB PURPOSE

To lead Haki Yetu's democratic governance programme – governance, accountability, devolution, public participation, civic space and rule of law – at county and national levels; to strengthen the quality, coherence and visibility of governance interventions; and to support integration of governance and accountability considerations across other programmes, including climate governance, in line with the Strategic Plan 2023– 2027. In the absence of a Technical Lead – Democratic Governance, the role acts as programme lead and reports directly to the Head of Programs/Deputy ED.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field. A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage.

Professional: Training or certification in project management, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, public finance/budget tracking or civic engagement is an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in governance, accountability, public policy, civic space, devolution or related programming, including at least 2 years coordinating programmes or supervising staff.

Demonstrable experience in proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting.

Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online collaboration and meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), social media and other programme management applications.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

• A cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating the position and reference number and explaining how you meet the requirements.
• A detailed CV (max 2 pages) with your daytime telephone number and email address.
• Names and contact details (telephone and email) of at least two professional referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

• Lead Haki Yetu's democratic governance programme – governance, accountability, devolution, public participation, civic space and rule of law – at county and national levels
• Strengthen the quality, coherence and visibility of governance interventions
• Support integration of governance and accountability considerations across other programmes, including climate governance, in line with the Strategic Plan 2023– 2027
• Act as programme lead in the absence of a Technical Lead – Democratic Governance

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online collaboration and meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom)
• Social media
• Programme management applications
• Proposal writing
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Donor reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field
• Relevant Master's degree is an added advantage
• Training or certification in project management, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, public finance/budget tracking or civic engagement is an added advantage