PROGRAMME OFFICER WOMEN, LAND & PROPERTY RIGHTS
REPORTING TO
PROGRAMME MANAGER WOMEN, LAND & PROPERTY RIGHTS
LINE MANAGING
Programme Associates, Professional Volunteers and Consultants
START DATE
1 September 2015
LOCATION
KISUMU COUNTY
THE ORGANISATION
KELIN, is a human rights NGO working to protect and promote health-related human rights in Kenya. We do this by facilitating access to justice for those who have faced human rights violations; creating partnerships with key stakeholders; building capacity of communities to know their rights; and analysing laws and policies to ensure they integrate human rights principles. KELIN has finalized the review of its strategy that will see it focus on the right to health in four thematic areas in a manner that takes into account the new constitutional order in Kenya. The thematic areas are: HIV & TB; Women, Land and Property Rights; Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights; and Key & Affected Populations. KELIN has realigned to ensure that its core mandate is effectively delivered under the new devolved system of governance, where the responsibility to deliver on the right to health is shared between the national and county governments as the primary duty bearers.
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in managing and implementation of KELIN’s Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 and broad workplan as it relates to the Women, Land and Property Rights area and the other thematic areas in close consultation with the Programme Manager in charge of Women, Land & Property Rights. This will involve steering of the programme team towards delivery on the strategic results for KELIN, providing guidance to the programme officers and assistants on strategic design and implementation of programme outputs. This includes analysis of laws, bills, policies and operational frameworks against human rights standards; design of advocacy strategies for rights compliant health, Women, land and property rights frameworks at county, national, sub-regional, regional and international levels; to guide the project teams in their tasks of facilitating access to justice for those whose health and HIV related human rights are violated; strengthening the capacities of communities and other civil society organisations; and development and maintenance of key partnerships for the delivery of KELIN objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programmatic
1. Assist in the conceptualization of KELIN’s strategies in relation to Women, Land and Property Rights in conjunction with the Programme Manager and other key program officers.
2. Assist in the implementation and coordination of all the programmes under the thematic area of Women, Land and Property Rights in the KELIN Strategic Plan 2015 -2019.
3. Assist in the implementation and coordination of all the programmes in the other thematic areas in KELIN Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 as it relates to Kisumu and other neighboring counties.
4. Assist the Programme Manager in achieving fundraising goals, recruiting new donors; guiding programme assistants on proposal writing and fundraising; reviewing of proposals within the Women, Land and Property Rights thematic area and coordinating the reporting requirements by donors in a timely manner in line with the Resource Mobilisation Guideline as relates to the Women, Land and Property Rights thematic area.
5. Interact regularly with KELIN staff across all thematic areas and departments to ensure effective coordination, inter-linkage and delivery of program activities, in keeping with the performance contracts and KELIN’s focus;
6. Respond to and/or anticipate new events and developments in the Women, Land and Property Rights thematic area in order to press human rights issues and advise the Programme Manager on the effective response and advocacy strategy;
7. Support the development of KELIN’s publications on key and emerging issues in line with the Women, Land and Property Rights thematic area.
8. Foster good relations with donors, partners and the relevant government officials;
9. Assist in the development of annual and budgeted work plans for KELIN, as they relate to the Women, Land and Property Rights thematic area.
10. Represent the organization and the Executive Director on delegated authority in international, regional, national and county platforms.
Managerial
1. Manage and guide staff under his/her supervision.
2. Mentor staff within the thematic area by providing practical and innovative ideas on research, writing, advocacy, communication, and outreach;
3. Assist with the recruitment and supervision of programme associates, fellows, interns, volunteers and pro bono lawyers; and
4. Any other institutional responsibilities required in line with the thematic areas.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications and Experience:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Law and three years’ relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. A Master’s degree in a social science e.g. in law, human rights, gender studies, political science, public administration, public policy and public health is an added advantage.
3. Admission to the roll of Advocates
4. Possession of a valid practicing certificate will be an added advantage
5. Reasonable understanding of the new constitutional order and the Kenyan system of devolved government is an added advantage.
6. Reasonable understanding of the implementation of Article 159(2) and (3) as it relates to alternative forms of dispute resolution, will be an added advantage.
7. Working with Court Users Committees, elders, and communities is an added advantage.
8. Experience of programming and fundraising for socio-economic rights programmes.
9. Experience in utilising the Balanced Score Card System in managing organizational performance is an added advantage.
10. Fully computer literate – skilled and confident user of office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and calendar applications.
Required Competencies:
The Programme Officer Women, Land and Property Rights must be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Strong commitment to KELIN’s vision, mission and core values
2. Self-motivated, strong work ethic and attention to detail
3. Able to work independently, as well as closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the Nairobi, Kisumu offices and remotely
4. A proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast paced work environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure and accomplishing short- and long- term deadlines with a heavy workload
5. Strong consensus-building skills with the ability to drive change and innovation
6. Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities
7. Knowledge of the international and regional human rights framework and experience using the UN human rights system in relation to KELINs thematic areas.
8. Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and inter-cultural skills
9. Excellent writing, editing, research, and oral advocacy skills in English required
10. Ability to manage officers working within the thematic area in line with the Balanced Score Card.
11. Capacity to appropriately plan, prioritize and manage multiple, sometimes competing, demands efficiently in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Preferred
1. International, regional, national and county advocacy experience, including as part of NGO coalitions.
2. Broad intellectual curiosity, comfort with robust debate and a good sense of humor.
3. Strong team player.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application, including a cover letter highlighting the experience that is relevant to this role, a detailed CV, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees, should be sent to: info@kelinkenya.org
Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they as they are received, until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before 14 August 2015.
KELIN is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.
