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  • Deputy Programme Officer: Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks

    Deputy Programme Officer: Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks

    Programme: Policy, Legal and Institutional FrameworksReports to: Programme CoordinatorDuty Station: Nairobi OfficeContract Duration: 1 year
    JOB SUMMARY
    Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Programme Coordinator – Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks, the Deputy Program Officer will primarily support implementation of the projects under the program with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.TI-Kenya seeks to recruit a Deputy Program Officer to be responsible for ensuring that these activities are executed in the stipulated timeframes.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Programme Management

    Assist in designing projects, develop work plans/activities schedules and ensure successful implementation to achieve overall programme objectives aligned to TI-Kenya strategic goals.
    Ensure the smooth day to day delivery, running and project management of organisational interventions in the pharmaceutical and health sectors.
    Support the identification and recruitment of qualified service providers as well as procurement of assets/utilities and consultants for tasks specific to the programme.
    The Deputy Programme Officer shall also assist in preparation of the terms of reference, expression of interest and contracts in accordance with TI-Kenya policies and procedures and will facilitate successful delivery of work by such service providers.
    Provide technical support to ensure that technical documents of the programme are fully reviewed, discussed and appropriately disseminated. This task includes support to research, data collection and reports.
    Develop and implement national advocacy strategies and actions to promote and improve transparency, accountability and integrity in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors.
    Project organization and co-ordination including meetings, dialogues with partners, development of research and learning tools for stakeholders.
    Build capacity of staff and relevant stakeholders on salient issues transparency, accountability and integrity in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors and development of IEC materials.

    Strategy Development.

    Development of programme priorities and objectives and communicate to staff, partners and other stakeholders for mutual understanding and ownership.
    Development of TI-Kenya national, regional and global strategies and implementation of governance in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors 
    Development of national advocacy actions and strategies to promote and improve transparency, accountability and integrity in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors which includes policy development, designing and producing policy and working papers, convene high visibility events and campaigns to increase awareness on governance in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors.

    Management of TI Kenya partners/partnerships.

    Develop and maintain local and National networks and communities of practice involving stakeholders in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors.
    Where necessary, prepare Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with key stakeholders;
    Develop collaborative programme strategies, resource mobilization, concerted efforts and collective results for desired impact;
    Liaise with other TI chapters and partners, to exchange lessons learned and implement regional advocacy strategies as required as well as liaise with other staff within TI-Kenya implementing programs in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors.
    Coordinate meetings with government, civil society and private sector stakeholders and other related parties
    Manage diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder interests
    Develop links and share experiences with relevant stakeholders to promote and mainstream Open contracting to achieve the TI-Kenya vision and mission;
    Provide technical support to project partners in the development of sound policies for transparent and accountable institutions of governance;
    Support national and local capacity building actions for local stakeholders to better understand and participate in national policy development and monitoring;
    Develop and maintain a database of relevant stakeholders involved in any projects the officer is involved in.

    Institutional learning

    Support the development of e-learning, networking and knowledge/content management platforms for communication and share-learning.
    Supporting organizational transparency though adherence to the IATI standards
    Support the development of learning materials and advocacy within TI-Kenya and the broader movement that are relevant to the pharmaceutical and health sectors
    Provide technical support for the development of structured opportunities of institutional learning including project monitoring and evaluation, highlighting success stories and lessons learnt and development of good practices.
    Track and monitor project deliverables using M&E frameworks, produce M&E reports defining project progress and, analyse results in contribution to overall strategic development of the Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks.

    Budget Management, Resource Mobilization and Business Development/Social Enterprise

    Map out the resource requirements for the Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks and mobilize resources targeting development partners whose criteria match the needs of the programme.
    Develop exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the programme. This task includes maintaining a well-managed proposal tracking matrix.
    Develop strategies for sustainable funding for Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks programme
    Develop and track budgets, and monitor programme expenditure against budgets for Open Contracting for health sector projects.
    Manage donor contracts.
    Carry out donor research and advocacy.

    Reporting

    Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports in the prescribed organisation format;Ensure financial and narrative reports are submitted to respective donors according to the agreed deadlines and to donor requirements
    Work with other programme team members to do timely and appropriate narrative and financial reporting with respect to all activities and grants in the Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks programme.
    Public Communication and Social Media Advocacy
    Write well thought out publishable articles every two months for management’s consideration focusing on the work of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors and Anti-Corruption generally. ï‚· Maintain an active presence on social media that is interfaced with TI-Kenya’s presence in line with the organisation’s social media policy and guidelines.
    In consultation with the Executive Director and the Programmes Manager, attend a minimum of one radio/TV talk show per quarter to discuss technical issues of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors as well corruption issues unique to the sector as disseminate TI-Kenya’s work. Attend a minimum of one radio talk show on corruption per year in an FM station broadcasting in a language other than English.

    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

    A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Law, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, Development Studies, Public Administration, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution of higher learning.
    At least 1-year relevant work experience with an emphasis on public health, governance and community engagement.
    Be proficient in computer applications
    Shown merit in work performance and results.
    Experience in project design, implementation and management.
    Result oriented, team player and self-motivated
    Excellent Writing, Research, Communication and interpersonal skills
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
    Ability to work independently and deliver quality work within tight deadlines.

    Disclaimer: Please note that TI-Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and we do not recruit through recruitment agents

  • Ict Project Assistant

    Ict Project Assistant

    Job Description

    Programme: Public Accountability
    Department: Service Delivery
    Reports to: Programme Officer – Service Delivery
    Job Purpose: TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an ICT Project Assistant in the Public Accountability Programme based at the Head office to strengthen the operations of the office.
    The ICT Project Assistant will be responsible for designing, developing, improving and maintaining the ICT solutions to ensure seamless functionalities.
    These will include:
    Managing digital media support on the programme; software development initiatives by developing the front and backend of revolutionary cross platform solutions to support anti-corruption initiatives.
    He/ She will be expected to continually ensure the day-to-day effectiveness of the programme delivery, noting and reporting on any areas where improvements are necessary, support implementation of activities and general internal ICT support.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    With the guidance of the Programme Officer- Service Delivery, the ICT Project Assistant will perform the below tasks:

    Program implementation planning:

    Prepare and submit to the Program Officer monthly activity work plans;

    Software development & maintenance

    Design and develop interactive web and mobile based platforms for the project activities. This includes management of the Action for Transparency (A4T) Website, A4T mobile Application and other TI-Kenya ICT platforms.
    Troubleshoot and diagnose system errors and implement solutions. For complex matters, liaise with specialists for problem resolution.
    Monitor hardware utilization and performance on an ongoing basis and identify ICT procurement needs under the Public Accountability Programme.
    Development of a back-up system for the project.
    Assist in scheduling and implementation of quarterly software and hardware maintenance and review of the project’s ICT needs
    Implement approved system security procedures, maintain and update existing network configuration records, provide access to authorized users and conduct periodic tests to confirm compliance

    Program implementation

    Implement core project and cross cutting activities as per the programme work plans;
    Work with the Public Accountability project team to ensure regular research, development, updating and management of content for media and online engagement;
    Ensure regular and complete activity-based project reports;
    Identify areas of inter-programme synergy and partnerships to maximise on impact;
    Respect the needs and cultural sensitivities of the communities with whom TI-Kenya works; and continually look for ways to make TI-Kenya’s interactions with communities more successful;
    Contribute to the development, roll-out and maintenance of ICT initiatives and innovation across TI-Kenya projects and promote learning within the institution and among partners

    Monitoring and evaluation:

    Identify project beneficiaries and as needed, collect evidence of project impact from the various mobile and web-based platforms on the Public Accountability programme.;
    Make continuous informal observations of TI-Kenya project delivery, noting and reporting any potential problems, notable successes and suggestions for improvements.
    Prepare monthly project activity reports including analytics and performance of the online platforms.

    Resource Mobilisation/Budget Management and Reporting

    Support TI-Kenya in conceptualizing sound projects and mobilizing resources to implement them.
    Support the management of activity budgets and ensure proper returns; ensuring compliance with all donor and TI-Kenya policies and regulations;
    Ensure timely adherence to organizational and donor reporting requirements.
    Contribute to team effort by performing tasks assigned by supervisor from time to time.

    Specifications

    Minimum of a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related courses from a recognized and accredited tertiary institution.
    At least 1 year of experience with hands-on front- and backend development.
    You have in-depth knowledge of LAMP, Zend framework, jQuery Mobile and Cordova PhoneGap, knowledge of additional languages and frameworks is a plus.
    Must be able to read, write and speak English and Kiswahili fluently
    A person of high integrity that will model TI-Kenya’s core values.

    Competencies

    You love coding, and you’re awesome at it.
    Good communication and inter-personal skills
    Computer literacy. Working with databases is a basic requirement
    Demonstrable presence, skills and passion in using social media platforms
    A good team player
    Creativity and innovation
    Ability to work under pressure

  • Data Entry Clerks

    Data Entry Clerks

    Job Description
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Data Coding.
    Data Entry (Both quantitative and qualitative)
    Data Cleaning.

    The applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

    A minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification
    Training and competency to handle and process data using SPSS
    Be proficient in MS programs especially MS Word and MS Excel
    Minimum two years’ experience in data entry in a reputable research company
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Ability to work within a team environment

    NB: The successful candidates must be available for an uninterrupted period of 1 month beginning 17th September 2018

  • Intern, Advocacy And Legal Advice Centre (Alac), Nairobi Project Assistant, North Rift Region

    Intern, Advocacy And Legal Advice Centre (Alac), Nairobi Project Assistant, North Rift Region

    Reports to: Regional Officer, ALAC Nairobi
    Duty Station: Nairobi Office, with regular travel to the field
    Duration: 3 Months with possible extension to a further 3 months.
    Application deadline: 13th August 2018
    JOB SUMMARY
    Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-minded individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
    TI-Kenya has established Regional Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nairobi to enhance its presence and impact in these regions. The Regional Offices incorporate the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) established in collaboration with partners as a strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption and demand for accountability.
    TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an intern in the ALAC Nairobi office to strengthen the operations of the office.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Officer, ALAC Nairobi, the intern will:

    Assist in logistical and administrative preparation of all project activities including advocacy meetings, workshops and public forums.
    Assist in facilitating during public forums, workshops and meetings organized by ALAC Nairobi.
    Assist in mobilizing community groups in developing democratic structures of governance and strategic plans for effective service delivery.
    Conduct visits to TI- Kenya partners and communities to offer strategic advice and guidance on matters affecting such communities in line with TI’s mandate
    Assist in project documentation including maintaining a photo database for project activities, and ensuring prompt and proper records of all project minutes and reports.
    Contribute to the development of content for ALAC Nairobi’s various training programmes and Information, Communication and Educational (IEC) materials
    Support the Regional Officer ALAC Nairobi in undertaking legal aid at the office and in the field.
    Update the Client database and proper keeping of Clients records.
    Offer support in all ongoing projects and any other projects that may be implemented by ALAC Nairobi.
    Maintain an up-to-date list of contacts and profiles of partners and stakeholders relevant for the project.
    Assist in establishing and maintaining networks of both partners and collaborators.
    Represent the ALAC office in meetings when required.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time

    QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

    A degree in Law from a recognized University. (Fresh graduates may be considered on the basis of exemplary performance and outstanding skills).
    Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
    Demonstrated ability to productively interact with different stakeholders and citizens to advance TI-Kenya work
    Organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work.
    Proficiency in using Ms Office applications
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate several tasks to meet deadlines
    Understanding of data entry
    Good knowledge of TI-Kenya and the environment in which it operates;
    Knowledge of Kenya’s governance systems, institutions and their decision making procedures;

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  • Research Assistants

    Research Assistants

    TI-Kenya is seeking to recruit suitable individuals as Research Assistants for a short-term data collection exercise that will take place in the following Counties:

    Nairobi
    Mombasa
    Kilifi
    Garissa
    Nakuru
    Nyeri
    Meru
    Machakos
    Kisumu
    Kisii
    Uasin Gishu
    Kakamega

    To be considered applicants must meet the following requirements:

    Be a current university student or a fresh graduate from a recognized local university studying Arts / Social Sciences / Humanities.
    Currently unemployed
    Must be willing to be deployed by TI-Kenya on short notice.
    Generally conversant with the geography and local languages of your County of preference.

  • Quality Assurance Executive

    Quality Assurance Executive

    Department: Institutional Development
    Reports to: Institutional Development Manager
    Duty Station: Nairobi with travel to various business destinations
    JOB SUMMARY
    Under the supervision of the Institutional Development Manager, the Quality Assurance Executive will be responsible for setting standards, monitoring, evaluating & auditing the organizational overall performance. They will identify gaps in gathered/received/researched information and make recommendations for necessary action. They will also plan, direct or coordinate quality assurance programs and formulate quality control policies to ensure that products and services meet high standards of quality. The role will also ensure that external quality standards are met vis-à-vis agreed targets.
    The Quality Assurance Executive will devise and establish TI-Kenya’s quality procedures, standards and specifications on services offered. These include Trainings & Consultancies, Certification, Research and surveys, Public speaking and lectures, Corruption databases, Anti-corruption Applications, publications & ICT Platforms. He/she will be responsible for inspecting procedures and outputs and identifying mistakes or non-conformity issues.
    More specifically, the Quality Assurance Executive will perform the below tasks:
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reviewing the M&E System

    Conduct and coordinate reviews of:

    an institutional M&E plan incorporating objectives, procedures and tools and
    a Logical Framework matrix providing performance and impact indicators and corresponding means of verification

    In collaboration with stakeholders, develop an overall framework for annual reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and operations monitoring, and lessons-learned
    Guide the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each component to record and report progress against the Strategic and Annual Action Plans.
    Clarify core information needs and put mechanisms to meet them.
    Review the quality of existing social and economic data in the programme/project areas, methods of collection and provide a baseline for impact evaluation.
    Recruit, guide and supervise Organisations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating effects and impacts ensuring that all contracts include specifications for internal monitoring, reporting and penalties.

    Implementation of M&E

    Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning. In particular:
    Based on the Strategic and Annual Action Plans, design a framework for the physical and process monitoring of activities with emphasis on impact.
    Guide and coordinate timely preparation and submission of progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats.
    Analyse reports for impact evaluation. Prepare consolidated reports highlighting: problems and actions needed; potential bottlenecks; specific recommendations
    Identify needs and draw up TORs for specific studies;

    Capacity Building/Lessons learned

    Develop a plan for capacity-bilding on M&E and any required IT support.
    Consolidating a culture of lessons learned by allocating staff specific responsibilities

    Communication

    Prepare reports on M&E findings
    Guide the regular sharing of M&E findings with primary stakeholders.
    Facilitate access to M&E data for the relevant stakeholders.

    Resource Mobilisation/Budget Management and Reporting

    Developing resourcing strategies that effectively respond to long-term and short-term programme and Organisational objectives.
    Narrative and financial reporting internally, to donors, to governments and to partners.

    Quality of Products

    Set customer service standards, conduct market analysis on customer requirements and ensure that these are met
    Supervise the service providers at various levels of production and provide them with documented quality standards as guidelines to ensure high standards of the products.
    Determine and negotiate on production of consistent quality merchandise based on set standards and specifications
    Specify quality requirements of merchandise with suppliers to ensure TI-Kenya’s merchandise is procured to meet recognized standards and relevant.
    Review merchandise, evaluate product field performance and reliability, and recommend corrective and recommend changes to production processes or quality controls to eliminate the problems.
    Meet quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; quality assurance plans
    Studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
    Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues

    Quality of Services

    Implement and monitor programs that ensure continuous quality.
    Devise and establish quality procedures, standards and specifications on services offered.
    Ensure all legal standards are met and compliance with quality and industry regulations
    Monitor performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and make suggestions for changes and improvements on how to implement them
    Work with other staff to determine and establish procedures and quality standards and to monitor these against agreed targets.
    Establish and maintain effective Quality Assurance functions in compliance with national and international regulations and standards.
    Draft quality assurance policies and procedures and interpret quality assurance standards
    Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Education and Qualification

    A graduate degree in information or a management related field or a relevant social science discipline.
    Relevant certification in the field will be an advantage

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements
    Process improvement, analyzing information, strategic planning, quality engineering, emphasizing excellence,
    Familiar with anti-corruption and good governance issues in Kenya and East Africa
    Demonstrated understanding of the project cycle management
    Strong knowledge of M & E methodology and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory); quality assurance.
    The logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
    A good understanding of the balanced score-card approach.
    Training in M&E development and implementation;
    Facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders;
    Report writing.

    Experience

    3 years of practical experience in monitoring and evaluation in the East African region
    Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and synthesis and preparation of strategic information for decision makers
    Proven track record of successful experience in writing reports and reviews, delivering presentation and defending recommendations
    Experience in working in multi-cultural environment

    COMPETENCIES

    A solid understanding of the environment in which TI-Kenya operates; commitment to and understanding of TI-Kenya’s mission, vision and objectives
    Familiarity with processes of organizational development.
    Willing to undertake regular field and other external visits and interact with different stakeholders.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
    Ability to work independently and as a team
    Strong analytical skills
    Highly organised and detail oriented; able to prioritise and produce work of a consistently high standard;
    Leadership qualities, personnel and team management.
    Effective communication skills – verbal and written
    Customer service orientation

  • Project Assistant

    Project Assistant

    Department: Policy, Legal & Institutional Framework
    Programme: Climate Governance & Integrity Programme (CGIP)
    Reports to: Deputy Programme Officer – Climate Governance & Integrity Programme
    Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
    JOB SUMMARY:

    Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-minded individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
    Climate Governance and Integrity Programme aims at strengthening the legal framework & policies governing environmental practice in Kenya.
    The programme aims at ensuring equitable sharing of accruing environmental benefits through citizen mobilization and empowerment.
    TI –Kenya is implementing a programme of action geared to promoting transparency, accountability, integrity and anticorruption safeguards in Climate Finance Governance (CFG) both nationally and globally.
    The purpose is to increase capacities of climate finance governance stakeholders to better engage, cooperate, advocate and contribute to CFG policy development, implementation and oversight through low carbon technology.
    Under the supervision of the Deputy Programme Officer, the Climate Governance and Integrity Project Assistant will assist in the implementation of appropriate activities in support of TI- Kenya’s strategic goals.

    Responsibilities

    Support the implementation of Climate Governance and Integrity projects in line with overall programme objectives and TI-Kenya strategic goals.
    Assist in the organization and coordination of trainings, forum meetings and events for TI-Kenya’s Climate Governance and Integrity Programme.
    Assisting in convening meetings of the Kenya Climate Finance Governance Network and drafting related reports.
    Assist in the completion of programmatic reports.
    Assist in research on various topics of programmatic focus.
    Attend and participate in relevant forums and meetings organized by TI-Kenya and its partners with reference to climate governance and integrity.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/sciences, natural resource management, geography, development studies or any other related field.
    Excellent understanding of current climate change issues coupled with demonstrated interest in climate governance affairs.
    At least one year relevant experience.
    Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and ability to think strategically
    Ability to work independently and as a team
    Strong organizational and planning skills and sound computer knowledge.
    Integrity, diplomacy and professional discretion are essential.

  • Ict Project Assistant

    Ict Project Assistant

    Job Description

    Programme: Public Accountability
    Department: Service Delivery
    Reports to: Programme Officer – Service Delivery
    Job Purpose: TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an ICT Project Assistant in the Public Accountability Programme based at the Head office to strengthen the operations of the office.
    The ICT Project Assistant will be responsible for designing, developing, improving and maintaining the ICT solutions to ensure seamless functionalities.
    These will include:
    Managing digital media support on the programme; software development initiatives by developing the front and backend of revolutionary cross platform solutions to support anti-corruption initiatives.
    He/ She will be expected to continually ensure the day-to-day effectiveness of the programme delivery, noting and reporting on any areas where improvements are necessary, support implementation of activities and general internal ICT support.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    With the guidance of the Programme Officer- Service Delivery, the ICT Project Assistant will perform the below tasks:

    Program implementation planning:

    Prepare and submit to the Program Officer monthly activity work plans;

    Software development & maintenance

    Design and develop interactive web and mobile based platforms for the project activities. This includes management of the Action for Transparency (A4T) Website, A4T mobile Application and other TI-Kenya ICT platforms.
    Troubleshoot and diagnose system errors and implement solutions. For complex matters, liaise with specialists for problem resolution.
    Monitor hardware utilization and performance on an ongoing basis and identify ICT procurement needs under the Public Accountability Programme.
    Development of a back-up system for the project.
    Assist in scheduling and implementation of quarterly software and hardware maintenance and review of the project’s ICT needs
    Implement approved system security procedures, maintain and update existing network configuration records, provide access to authorized users and conduct periodic tests to confirm compliance

    Program implementation

    Implement core project and cross cutting activities as per the programme work plans;
    Work with the Public Accountability project team to ensure regular research, development, updating and management of content for media and online engagement;
    Ensure regular and complete activity-based project reports;
    Identify areas of inter-programme synergy and partnerships to maximise on impact;
    Respect the needs and cultural sensitivities of the communities with whom TI-Kenya works; and continually look for ways to make TI-Kenya’s interactions with communities more successful;
    Contribute to the development, roll-out and maintenance of ICT initiatives and innovation across TI-Kenya projects and promote learning within the institution and among partners

    Monitoring and evaluation:

    Identify project beneficiaries and as needed, collect evidence of project impact from the various mobile and web-based platforms on the Public Accountability programme.;
    Make continuous informal observations of TI-Kenya project delivery, noting and reporting any potential problems, notable successes and suggestions for improvements.
    Prepare monthly project activity reports including analytics and performance of the online platforms.

    Resource Mobilisation/Budget Management and Reporting

    Support TI-Kenya in conceptualizing sound projects and mobilizing resources to implement them.
    Support the management of activity budgets and ensure proper returns; ensuring compliance with all donor and TI-Kenya policies and regulations;
    Ensure timely adherence to organizational and donor reporting requirements.
    Contribute to team effort by performing tasks assigned by supervisor from time to time.

    Specifications

    Minimum of a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related courses from a recognized and accredited tertiary institution.
    At least 1 year of experience with hands-on front- and backend development.
    You have in-depth knowledge of LAMP, Zend framework, jQuery Mobile and Cordova PhoneGap, knowledge of additional languages and frameworks is a plus.
    Must be able to read, write and speak English and Kiswahili fluently
    A person of high integrity that will model TI-Kenya’s core values.

    Competencies

    You love coding, and you’re awesome at it.
    Good communication and inter-personal skills
    Computer literacy. Working with databases is a basic requirement
    Demonstrable presence, skills and passion in using social media platforms
    A good team player
    Creativity and innovation
    Ability to work under pressure

  • Data Entry Clerks

    Data Entry Clerks

    Job Description
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Data Coding.
    Data Entry (Both quantitative and qualitative)
    Data Cleaning.

    The applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

    A minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification
    Training and competency to handle and process data using SPSS
    Be proficient in MS programs especially MS Word and MS Excel
    Minimum two years’ experience in data entry in a reputable research company
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Ability to work within a team environment

    NB: The successful candidates must be available for an uninterrupted period of 1 month beginning 17th September 2018

  • Intern, Advocacy And Legal Advice Centre (Alac), Nairobi Project Assistant, North Rift Region

    Intern, Advocacy And Legal Advice Centre (Alac), Nairobi Project Assistant, North Rift Region

    Reports to: Regional Officer, ALAC Nairobi
    Duty Station: Nairobi Office, with regular travel to the field
    Duration: 3 Months with possible extension to a further 3 months.
    Application deadline: 13th August 2018
    JOB SUMMARY
    Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-minded individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
    TI-Kenya has established Regional Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nairobi to enhance its presence and impact in these regions. The Regional Offices incorporate the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) established in collaboration with partners as a strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption and demand for accountability.
    TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an intern in the ALAC Nairobi office to strengthen the operations of the office.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Officer, ALAC Nairobi, the intern will:

    Assist in logistical and administrative preparation of all project activities including advocacy meetings, workshops and public forums.
    Assist in facilitating during public forums, workshops and meetings organized by ALAC Nairobi.
    Assist in mobilizing community groups in developing democratic structures of governance and strategic plans for effective service delivery.
    Conduct visits to TI- Kenya partners and communities to offer strategic advice and guidance on matters affecting such communities in line with TI’s mandate
    Assist in project documentation including maintaining a photo database for project activities, and ensuring prompt and proper records of all project minutes and reports.
    Contribute to the development of content for ALAC Nairobi’s various training programmes and Information, Communication and Educational (IEC) materials
    Support the Regional Officer ALAC Nairobi in undertaking legal aid at the office and in the field.
    Update the Client database and proper keeping of Clients records.
    Offer support in all ongoing projects and any other projects that may be implemented by ALAC Nairobi.
    Maintain an up-to-date list of contacts and profiles of partners and stakeholders relevant for the project.
    Assist in establishing and maintaining networks of both partners and collaborators.
    Represent the ALAC office in meetings when required.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time

    QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

    A degree in Law from a recognized University. (Fresh graduates may be considered on the basis of exemplary performance and outstanding skills).
    Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
    Demonstrated ability to productively interact with different stakeholders and citizens to advance TI-Kenya work
    Organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work.
    Proficiency in using Ms Office applications
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate several tasks to meet deadlines
    Understanding of data entry
    Good knowledge of TI-Kenya and the environment in which it operates;
    Knowledge of Kenya’s governance systems, institutions and their decision making procedures;

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