Programme Officer Investigative Journalism Job Vacancy in Kenya

The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is an independent, non-profit making organisation with a mandate to provide cutting edge research on governance and public ethics issues and, monitor governance fundamentals in both the government and the private sector.

AfriCOG's governance and anti-corruption reform initiative are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya's governance crisis by a knowledgeable citizenry.

AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated energetic professional Program Officer to manage and coordinate Communications and Investigative Journalism Programmes

Scope of the position

You will be responsible for managing effective and imaginative communication of AfriCOG across different media, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of high quality communication materials.

You will develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.

You will take a lead in developing, coordinating and implementing all media, advocacy and communication activities within AfriCOG programmes in an efficient and effective manner in order to position AfriCOG as a leading governance and anti-corruption organisation.

This includes some communication activities for MOPA/KPTJ networks for which AfriCOG is a secretariat/facilitator

Job Title: Programme Officer

Contract Period: Yearly renewable based on performance and availability of funds and subject to 3 months’ probation period

Reporting Relationships

• Direct reporting to the Executive Director
• Working relationship with AfriCOG programme staff, finance and administration, associates and suppliers
• Working relationships with task force of leading organisations of the MOPA/KPTJ initiatives

Specific responsibilities of this position include;

Communication and Publishing

• Develop specific communication strategies for activities and programmes and implement them;
• Develop communications work plan for each programme in consultation with Head of Programmes, oversee the implementation and report progress;
• Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate these to key audiences;
• Conduct feedback surveys on information and communication activities, edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc.) and undertake full quality assurance to ensure that they conform to AfriCOG’s standards and promote the image and objectives of the organization;
• Ensure that all AfriCOG’s websites are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional; liaise with website developer and technical support as needed;
• Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for AfriCOG, including through blogs, Facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
• Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and through other forms;
• Develop and maintain excellent links with the media; support press conferences and other engagements with the media;
• Develop and foster high quality standards and guidelines for AfriCOG’s communications across different media and formats;
• Support management in communication and representation needs as needed.

Programme management

• Undertake/support programs to undertake research on policy design and implementation of policies on Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmes;
• Manage work plans, budgets, design and implement advocacy and the Investigative Journalism activities in line with AfriCOG’s policies and procedures;
• Prepare and submit quality and timely work plans, budgets and reports in consultation with the Finance and Administration Office;
• Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications;
• Participate in meetings and sessions and workshops as needed;
• Write proposals related to Advocacy and Investigative Journalism programmatic work; participate in resource mobilization activities including the preparation of project proposals to existent and potential donors. This task is to be executed in close consultation with ED and Finance and Administration Manager;

Minimum Qualification

• A strong Master’s degree in communications, media and social sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
• Excellent communication, writing and editing skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting skills
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills

Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in similar position preferably in an NGO context
• Exposure to and genuine interest in the civil society sector
• Experience in partnership-building, advocacy and networking

General eligibility

The post is open to Kenyan citizens. AfriCOG is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Procedure

Please send the following documents to admin@africog.org with Programme Officer- Advocacy, Communications & Investigative Journalism as the subject

Cover Letter indicating your current and expected pay

Curriculum vitae with three referees

List of your last three employers with contact details

Deadline for applications: February 15 2012

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