Civil Society Initiative Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Are

you interested in leading the start-up of an exciting new regional initiative

to strengthen our collective response to key developmental challenges? 

The

Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in East Africa is inviting applications

from qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator

of the Regional Civil Society Initiative, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

This

position will report to the Director of Aga Khan University’s East African

Institute. 

The

Initiative, housed within the Aga Khan University’s – East Africa Institute

(AKU-EAI) will support resilient civil societies across East Africa. 

This

will be achieved through 

(i)

increasing access to knowledge for and about civil society; 

(ii)

skills-building for key stakeholders who contribute towards civil society;

and 

(iii)

enhancing availability of resources that support quality, innovation and

resilience.
 

The

Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Managing
  
  the start-up and implementation of this ambitious Initiative,


• Conducing
  
  outreach, partnering and communications to ensure the success of the
  
  Initiative and engagement of diverse stakeholders,


• Consolidating
  
  and communicating learning from civil society activities and projects
  
  across regional AKDN agencies, and



• Developing
  
  and implementing new civil society activities and events around issues
  
  such as youth, leadership, communications and philanthropy.

Required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s
  
  Degree from a reputable institution, preferably in Communication, Public
  
  Relations, Political Science, Sociology or related field.


• At
  
  least 3 years’ experience in start-up initiatives, project management
  
  and/or communications.


• Proven
  
  ability to manage communications with diverse stakeholders including both
  
  traditional and digital communications platforms – website, Social Media,
  
  Podcasting, etc.


• Experience
  
  and connections with East African media outlets a plus


• Experience
  
  with research and monitoring & evaluation practices


• Experience
  
  in high-profile event management and coordination


• Ability
  
  to develop creative but informed collateral specific to various projects


• Keen
  
  interest in political, social and cultural development programmes in East
  
  Africa


• Superior
  
  writing and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in
  
  Kiswahili preferred

Candidates

are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and names and contact details of

three professional referees by 3rd July 2016 with “Civil Society Initiative

Coordinator” in the subject line addressed via email to

recruitment@akfea.org. 

East

Africans are encouraged to apply. 

Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network

Website: www.akdn.org