The role
The Foundation is recruiting a Programme Officer, Africa, TrustLaw. The position would be based in Nairobi and working with our Senior Legal Programme Manager, Africa, to provide support to TrustLaw’s activities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities
Based in Thomson Reuters’ offices in either London or Nairobi, the person in this role will:
Daily management of a large TrustLaw regional portfolio of law firms, corporations, referral partners, NGOs, social enterprises and other key stakeholders
Recruiting, vetting, managing and engaging NGO, social enterprise, and legal team members of TrustLaw’s network
Leading or supporting multiple cross-border research and policy advisory projects
Devising and implementing a regional strategy to expand TrustLaw membership
Contributing to the TrustLaw Africa annual strategy
Maintaining a high profile in the region by representing TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation by speaking publicly on our work at panels, conferences, or other speaking engagements.
Creating and executing a robust communications strategy that includes member events and promotion of TrustLaw publications
Administering the service and the feedback collection process for Africa projects and with our local network.
Coordinate community engagement initiatives and activities
Key skills and experience
An exceptional self-starter with 4+ years of work experience, and a passion for social change.
Top-performing undergraduate background in the field of policy, development, or social change.
Proven organisational and project management ability
Experience (paid or unpaid) in policy / social / not for profit sector.
Experience in legal pro bono, access to justice or using the law as a tool for social change.
Ability to quickly understand and use new databases, platforms and technology. Experience using Salesforce is a plus
Experience organising events
Proven organisational abilities and experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
An independent self-starter able to design their own agenda and take responsibility to advance and complete projects
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Please note that the person in this role will need to work, which will require at least two early or late shifts each week
Fluent in English, working knowledge of French extremely desirable – kindly mention this in your cover letter.
Willingness to travel internationally.
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