Programme Officer – Democratic Governance and Rule of Law Program

OSIEA promotes vibrant and inclusive democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance.

We promote democratic governance, justice, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, respect for rule of law and protection of rights of minorities.

We play a key role in amplifying the voices that promote open society ideals. We do this by supporting individuals, organizations, coalitions, and movements. We do this through grant-making, research, and advocacy. OSIEA works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and South Sudan.

Reporting To: Programme Manager – Democratic Governance and Rule of Law Program Overall Job Purpose:

 The Programme Officers core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on OSIEA’s democratic governance and rule of law programming in the Eastern Africa region.

The program officer will particularly focus on anti-corruption programming in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to advance democratic governance and the rule of in Eastern Africa, particularly in relation to anti-corruption.

• Collaborate within and beyond the program team, by building partnerships beyond OSIEA to develop knowledge content, identify emerging trends, and conduct strong field assessments employing a rights-based lens.

• Conduct relevant legal and policy analysis in the region for internal and external audiences.

• Support identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).

• Support network/coalition/alliance building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.

 • Oversee administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.

• Reporting and budget management (portfolio reviews, monitoring programme budget and expenditure etc.) Person Specifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

 • Six years of relevant work experience.

 • Substantive knowledge and experience on human rights, democratic governance, and rule of law in the Eastern Africa context, particularly in relation to anti-corruption.

• Extraordinary initiative and creativity.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people

• Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style.

• Integrity, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.

• Willingness to travel  

How to Apply Suitably qualified candidates should mail their resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org by 24 February 2017.