Duties for the Programme Associate Job
Support in organizing co-conveners meetings, National conferences, and stakeholders’ consultations for the Kura Yangu Sauti Yangu (KYSY) Coalition.
Monitor and report upon such processes and activities in the lead-up to, during and after the 2017 general elections as are relevant to the KYSY and functions of the Elections Situation Room (ESR)/Electoral Processes Monitoring Center (EPMC)
Coordinate the operations of contracted field monitors vis-à-vis monitoring and advocacy around key electoral processes
Develop, in consultation with the program advisor, such monitoring and other reports as may be required by the advisor and as are relevant to the functions of the ESR/EMPC and the mandate of KYSY
Conduct such field visits and operations as required and as are relevant to the KYSY mandate and the functions of ESR/EPMC
Organize and attend such meetings as required and are relevant to the KYSY mandate and the functions of ESR/EPMC
Programme Associate Job Qualifications
A degree in law, political science or international relations or any other related discipline.
Strong understanding of human rights and governance issues and mechanisms.
At least 6 months to 2 years’ experience working on electoral governance issues
Proven track record in policy/legislative work and advocacy on electoral governance issues
Demonstrable experience in human rights based approaches
Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
Capacity to organize all relevant logistics to effectively carry out the responsibilities above.
