Senior Programme Officer, Access to Information

Gross Starting salary Ksh 2,160,000-2,400,000 per annum 

Based: Nairobi, Kenya

ARTICLE 19 is seeking a Senior Programme Officer to lead the Eastern Africa programme team in developing programmes, projects and activities to promote freedom of information in Eastern Africa. As well as managing existing projects, you will also be expected to develop new projects including fundraising for them and overseeing their implementation ensuring the quality of delivered outputs and outcomes. In addition you will contribute to the overall work of ARTICLE 19. 

Candidates will be educated to degree standard and must be able to demonstrate familiarity with both international and regional mechanisms for promoting and protecting human rights as well as with key access to information issues in Eastern Africa. They will also need substantial experience in programme management and implementation in access to information, human rights, development or a related area of work gained in a cross cultural environment. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in one other major language of the region, especially Kiswahili, is highly desirable. 

This is an initial two year contract with the possibility of extension subject to funding. All applicants must already have the right to work in Kenya.

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification

Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how they meet the person specification and a CV to Kenyarecruit@article19.org or by post to The Selection Panel, ARTICLE 19 Kenya & East Africa, ACS Plaza, 3rd Floor, Lenana Road, PO Box 2653, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: By or before 5.30pm on 21st February 2011

Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 14th March 2011

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Legal Officer 

Gross starting salary 2,173,000 KES (17,000 GBP) per annum

Based: Nairobi, Kenya 

Do you wish to play a crucial role in ensuring ARTICLE 19 promotes an enabling legal and policy environment for freedom of expression and freedom of information in East Africa? To do this you will analyse relevant laws and their conformity with international and regional standards, research and monitor freedom of expression developments and trends, undertake advocacy and assist with litigation. In addition you will represent ARTICLE 19 at conferences and meetings, develop and deliver training to local stakeholders and generally contribute to the work and activities of ARTICLE 19 in the region. 

Candidates should have a law degree with at least some specialization in international and regional human rights law and/or media law. They should be able to demonstrate familiarity with human rights legal standards and mechanisms; good research, analysis, writing and policy development skills; have experience of working on legal and policy issues in the region; be an effective time manager with good public speaking and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is essential and preference will be given to those who have spoken and written proficiency in French. 

This is an initial one year contract. All applicants must already have the right to work in Kenya (or other country in East Africa if that proves possible).

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how they meet the person specification and a CV to Kenyalegal@article19.org or by post to ARTICLE 19, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA marking the envelope “Kenyalegal”. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st February 2011

Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 28th February 2011. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.