Project Officer- CDO (Citizen and Leadership Integrity; access to justice) at Transparency International - Kenya
Transparency International - Kenya
Job description
JOB SUMMARY The job holder is responsible for project activity implementation by ensuring day-to-day effectiveness of the Citizen Demand and Oversight Programme, with a particular focus on the following pillars: Citizen and Leadership Integrity interventions; Access to Justice and Access to public services DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Provide effective leadership to the staff within the relevant programme area regarding interventions on the promotion of values, norms, and behaviour change; Provide effective leadership to the staff within the relevant programme area and the North Rift Regional office, including promotion of strategies that will increase access to appropriate redress of corruption-related injustices in public and private spheres. Support the effective implementation of the TI-Kenya Strategic Plan by tracking and reviewing progress, reporting, and developing implementation plans under CDO; Support the development of national advocacy actions and strategies to promote ethical values, norms, and behaviour among Kenyans and citizens' demand for integrity from leaders; Support in developing national advocacy actions and strategies to promote increased reporting and expeditious resolution of corruption-related cases and enforcement of anti-corruption laws and policies. Programme Management & Reporting Design projects, work plans/schedules, and ensure their successful implementation to achieve overall programme objectives and TI-Kenya strategic goals around access to justice, citizens, and leadership integrity and access to public services. Ensure timely submission of sub-programme reports; monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Manage the programme's budgets, monitoring expenditure, identification of budget gaps, and proper accounts to donor funds. The task will include timely reports to donors and other relevant stakeholders; Track and monitor project deliverables using M&E frameworks, produce M&E reports defining project progress, and analyze results in contribution to overall strategic development in anti-corruption and governance; Support the identification and recruitment of qualified service providers, including procurement of assets/utilities and consultants for tasks specific to the programme. (The Project Officer shall also assist in the 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 for research, data collection, and reports; Assist in the coordination of programme activities, including meetings, forums, workshops, trainings, and production of reports/minutes thereto; Build the capacity of staff and relevant stakeholders on citizens and leadership integrity Develop and operationalize effective reporting mechanisms for anti-corruption governance and ensure timely periodic, monthly, and annual progress reports; Collaborate with programme team members to conduct timely and appropriate narrative and financial reporting with respect to all activities and grants in the CDO programme. Coordination, Networking, and External Relationships Develop links and share experiences with relevant stakeholders to promote and mainstream transparency 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; Work with relevant partner coalitions and networks in the regional office and national level to develop collaborative programme strategies, resource mobilization, concerted efforts, and collective results for desired impact on the fight against corruption in Kenya; Support the capacity-building of partner institutions and coordination with regional and international TI chapters regarding legislative development; Collaborate with relevant research and higher learning institutions; Collaborate with the private sector in line with TI-Kenya policies to support transparency and accountability; Where appropriate, pilot international, national, or local e - learning tools and supplementary capacity building actions for local stakeholders to better understand and participate in national policy development and monitoring in anti-corruption and governance. Good Practice and Institutional Learning 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. Resource Mobilisation & Budget Management Develop exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the programme; Manage project budgets and ensure maximum but prudent use of the available funds to achieve project objectives within the programme Develop appropriate fundraising strategies as well as sustainable alternative revenue sources; Map out the resource requirements of specifically assigned projects under the Citizen Demand and Oversight programme and mobilize resources targeting development partners whose criteria match the needs of the programme; Develop and track budgets, and monitor programme expenditure against budgets for the assigned project activities; Manage donor contracts for assigned projects; Lead social enterprise and local resource mobilization efforts for anti-corruption work through generating additional resources from consultancies about the programme objectives and mobilize resources from the private sector and citizens. Public Communication and Social Media Advocacy Write well-thought-out, p
Similar jobs
Software Developer/Analyst at International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Job Overview The Software Developer will be part of the METAL team which is responsible for delivering products that support the collection, management and visualization of KPIs relevant to higher-level decision-making for CRRD Programs. The Software Developer will build and support data tools that drive decision-making across IRC, working with platforms like PowerApps, Power BI, Databricks, and Azure SQL. They will be a skilled contributor to the CRRD Data & Analytics team with strong experience in Microsoft PowerApps and Power Automate. Specific tasks include data platform development, support, configuration, technical assistance and routing of technical issues, 2nd line help desk support, and participation in setting standards for processes, data quality, data security, and systems configuration. The Software Developer will report to the Technology Development Lead. They will work closely with other developers, QA, Project Manager and the Program Data Systems Product Manager. Major Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PowerApps and Power Automate solutions Support development and rollout of organization-wide data products in collaboration with METAL and sector experts Create technical documentation including system diagrams and implementation manuals Implement and maintain data quality processes and development standards Ensure compliance with IRC's data protection, confidentiality, and security policies Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 technical support, including issue routing and resolution Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams on systems integration Review software requirements and translate them into development tasks Contribute to setting and enforcing standards for processes, data quality, and system configurations Provide hyper-support during pilot phases of technology rollouts Perform other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: Technology Development Lead Direct Reports: None Management in Partnership: None Key Internal Relationships: METAL Product Managers METAL QA Analyst METAL Project Manager IT Data Team Desired Experience and Skills At least five years of experience working in technology domain to develop and rollout data platforms for programs - out of which, at least three years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting PowerApps applications for large and complex programs. Experience in source code and version control platforms, for example, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar. Strong in team development processes including pair programming, shadow sessions, code reviews and other strategies to ensure high quality programing. Strong code quality assurance practices including unit testing, integration testing, as well as regression testing to ensure quality of the code getting shipped into production. Ability to effectively communicate in English both in verbal (i.e., day-to-day discussions, team meetings) and written (requirements and design specifications) form, as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications. Strong analytic curiosity and innovative problem-solving skills using a system thinking approach. Demonstrable ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure. Demonstrable ability to establish and maintain working relationships across all departments and levels of the organization. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline Experience with Databricks, Dataverse connectors, APIs, and Microsoft Azure Certifications such Microsoft Power Platform Developer are an added advantage
Office Assistant - Kilifi (Maternity Cover) at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly
Overview: An Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This role involves a variety of tasks, including managing correspondence, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and supporting staff with general office duties. Key Responsibilities Office & Administration Support Ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully functional In charge of office security, custodian of office keys Provide support in organizing company events and activities Provide Quality Customer Service to staff and walk-in guests Support with the coordination of travel logistics for staff and other guests as instructed by the OPM e.g. booking of flights, taxis, and hotels for staff accommodation, Managing Courier Services - sending and receiving mail and parcels Regular monitoring of relevant supplies to ensure no stockout. Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management Ensures that all incidents are reported Petty Cash Management Daily update of the petty cash tracker, receipts filed, both in soft and hard copies Ensuring that office expenses are within budget Ensure all spending is within the organization's policies Ensuring there is no discrepancy between the cash at hand and the records Weekly submission of spent petty cash Timely request for petty cash replenishment Procurement Support local procurement in coordination with the OPM Support with the sourcing of potential service providers as needed Support the timely submission of vendor invoices and vendor payments as needed Inventory management Ensure asset trackers are up to date, and all assets are tagged and accounted for Conduct monthly assets verification through physical stock count Timely reporting of loss or damage of any of Give Directly's property Support the issuance, replacement, and clearance of field/office equipment to staff Desired Qualifications Minimum of a Diploma in Business Management, or a related field. Minimum 1 year of experience in office management in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. Deep familiarity with Mombasa and Kilifi County and fluent in the local languages High integrity, empathy, and alignment with GiveDirectly's values. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate high standards of integrity, including a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, a strong follow-through mindset, and a team-player mentality. Fluency in Giriama is required.