NGO Jobs in Kenya - FEMNET

The

African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), a pan-African

women’s network, is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Advocacy Programme Associate 

This

position provides an opportunity to support exciting advocacy initiatives and

campaigns on women’s human rights in a stimulating, multicultural and dynamic

environment. 

The

position involves travel within Kenya, Africa and other parts of the world.
 

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.

 
The remuneration package is competitive and will be negotiable dependant on

skills and experience.

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.

 
Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organization and

experience of the qualified candidate.

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
 

• 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

• 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

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.

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.