Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Voices Programme Officer will report to the Director of Programmes (DoP).
This position includes but is not limited to the folowing duties:

Support the Director of Programmes in planning Programme activities and events locally, internationally, and online
Support the implementation of strategy and plan, including the Connects Network strategy
Support the management with higher level follow-up on funding, alumni activities that are aligned with strategic partnerships
Support the organisation with maintaining the Faling Wals Nairobi Hub and keeping the organisation updated on Hub activities, as well as strategic opportunities for both the organisation and beneficiaries
Support the Strategic Partnerships Lead with maintenance of all partners in line with the Strategic Partnerships framework, especially supporting Alumni via the Connects Network activities and work plans
Support with administrative tasks associated with the Programme, such as attending meetings, responding to messages, reporting on activities, and scanning for new opportunities and keep up to date with developments in research, public engagement, and relevant

programmatic activities and opportunities
Support the Research arm of the Programme in the development and

implementation of research uptake plans for specific research project, reports, commentaries, and any other outputs as will be advised by the Director of Programmes
Liaise with the Communications Team in producing key Voices Programme outputs of the Podcasts, Voices Digest, op-eds, publications, newsletters, and relevant programmatic data and research

Qualifications 

Undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Journalism, Communications, English, International Relations, Social / Physical Sciences or related field. Masters Degree in above fields strongly preferred.
At least 3 years post-graduation experience in a similar role, preferably in public engagement, science communication, research, or programme management at a non-profit/NGO, research institution, institution of higher learning, development agency, consultancy, or think tank.
Intermediate or strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to write research reports, assess and edit analytical reports, policy recommendations, and commentaries
Strong research ski ls, including familiarity with research repositories and

databases (e.g. Google Scholar, ERIC, etc.) and reference management tools (such as Zotero, EndNote, etc.)
Excellent writing and verbal communication ski ls in English.
Must possess a self-starting, entrepreneurial mind-set and be able to work well independently and in teams
Candidates should possess sound judgement and impeccable integrity, positive attitude and creative outlook, as well as attention to detail and strong organisational, analytical, and critical thinking skils.
Curious individual with ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to seek assistance with projects as required.
An interest in continual learning and professional growth.
The ability to thrive in a role with a great deal of autonomy in an environment that is highly collaborative, communicative, and team-oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse and inclusive setting.
Commitment to the Institute’s mission and values.