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    Program Officer, Policy - Nairobi, Kenya - The Institute For Social Accountability

    The Institute For Social Accountability
    The Institute For Social Accountability Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Description
    The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed towards the achievement of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of, especially, the poor and marginalized


    PURPOSE
    The Program Officer, Policy & Research will provide coordination, research, and policy support to TISA Programs. This includes consulting, gathering, and analyzing data to help decision-makers develop and shape policy.

    The Officer will also lead and coordinate TISA's policy-related engagements at national and county levels along the strategic focus areas, including public accountability and inclusive people's economies.

    In realizing this mandate, the Program Officer, Policy & Research will liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, members of the public, government, and the media.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide legal and policy advice and analysis to TISA's focus areas under Public Accountability and Inclusive Peoples Economies and other human rights-based social accountability areas.

    Lead and support development of research, analysis, advocacy, training, and standardsetting activities for different policy initiatives.

    Monitor developments at the national, regional, and international level of relevant standards, policies and practices and identify opportunities for strategically important advocacy by TISA and lead support on such advocacy.

    Support the TISA's strategic litigation initiative, especially on constitutionalism, devolution, public finance management, access to information and public participation.

    Collaborate with other TISA program teams to conduct timely and appropriate narrative and financial reporting with respect to all activities and grants related to TISA's legislative, policy and litigation work.

    Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to TISA's litigation work.

    Coordinate program activities, including meetings, forums, workshops, training and production of reports or minutes to it—management of relevant program budgets related to TISA's policy work.

    Develop workplans and schedules and ensure their successful implementation to realize TISA's strategic goals.
    Collaborate with the team to ensure the accuracy and relevance of policy briefs.

    Work as part of a broader policy and communications team to successfully formulate, deliver and communicate policy initiatives and maintain relationships with key stakeholders on policy matters.

    Collaborate with the Programs team to support evidence-based advocacy by providing well-documented and researched materials.
    Participate in internal meetings, workshops, and conferences to share knowledge and insights from policy research and documentation.

    Required Skills and Experience

    A Bachelor's degree in Law.
    An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    A minimum of 4 years' experience in project management.
    Previous experience working in an NGO within the governance context.

    Proven experience in policy research, development, and analysis within social accountability, advocacy, anti-corruption, research, public sector accountability or related areas.

    Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills with keen attention to detail.
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.
    Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software for research and documentation.
    Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
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