Programme Officer, (Grant-making) Vacancy in Kenya - deadline 14 Oct 2011

2011 Job Opportunity- Programme Officer, Grant-making
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa). Nairobi, Kenya.
Closing date: October 14, 2011.
Background:
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously human rights and feminist Fund based in Nairobi, Kenya, which invests in the transformation of the world in which women live, enabling them to have full and equal enjoyment of their human rights. The Fund is committed to enhancing women’s leadership to bring about justice, equality, equity and to contribute to the creation of a society free of disruptive conflicts.
UAF- Africa seeks to hire a dynamic, self-driven, strategic thinker and team player as the Programme Officer to lead the grant making programme. The Programme Officer will report to the Programmes Manager. They will supervise a programme associate and attaches. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel across Africa.
Primary Responsibilities:
·        Provide strategic leadership to the rapid response grant making programme.
·        Provide critical analysis of funding trends and emerging women’s human rights issues in Africa.
·        Efficient management of the Grant Making team to deliver results
·        Reviewing incoming proposals from groups and individuals working on advancing women’s rights in Africa.
·        Carrying out due diligence before making grants including correspondence with referees, endorsers and UAF-Africa advisors.
·        Corresponding with potential grantees and relevant stakeholders to gather further information.
·        Drafting and reviewing approval and decline letters.
·        Preparing written policy recommendations to the UAF-Africa Board Overseeing all follow-ups (payments, contacts, final reports) with groups that have received grants.
·        Preparing reports and analysis of grant making activities of UAF-Africa.
·        Representing UAF-Africa at various events.
·        Linking grantees with other sources of financial and technical advice.
Education and Work Experience:
·        A master’s degree in Social Sciences, Women Studies, International Development, Law or related field (or its equivalent). An undergraduate degree in any of the above field is mandatory.
·        In-depth knowledge and understanding of the African women’s movement, peace and conflict concerns on the continent and ability to network widely
·        Must be a feminist with contextual knowledge of the women’s rights situation on the African continent and commit to adhering to individual and organisational feminist principles.
·        The candidate must demonstrate sound understanding of the politics of funding, must be politically and culturally savvy.
·        The candidate must have excellent time management skills, enabling them to work quickly and efficiently under pressure especially when facing tight deadlines.
·        Must have outstanding oral and written skills (in English and French) and strong analytical skills.
·        Knowledge in speaking and writing any other AU language will be an added advantage.
·        The ideal candidate will have demonstrable passion for human rights with 5 years relevant programme management experience in women’s rights working preferably in a funding context, developing countries experience, and working at national, regional, and international level.
·        Candidates must possess excellent knowledge of computers.
·        Applicant should have valid travel documents.
To Apply:
Applicants fulfilling the requirements should submit their application together with a detailed CV, all relevant attachments with a cover letter via email tojobs@urgentactionfund-africa.or.ke with the subject line Programme Officer Grantmaking.
Deadline for application: 4pm 14th October 2011
Hard copies should be sent to:
The Human Resources Office
Urgent Action Fund-Africa
PO Box 53841-00200 Nairobi-Kenya
UAF-Africa will only respond to short listed candidates for an interview.Urgent Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Website: http://www.urgentactionfund-africa.or.ke
Source: Urgent Action Fund Africa

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