Urban Governance Programme Officer

Location: Nairobi

Contract: Open ended contract; National Level D1

Closing date 13th July 2012

As the Urban Governance Programme Officer you will strengthen collaboration and coordination of relevant stakeholders on urban governance issues and create awareness on principles and practice of good urban governance.

He/she will implement urban programme governance initiatives and deliver on agreed plans and strategies as well as capacity build partners in the urban governance arena and urban programme partners in embracing the principles of good governance.

You will support research, good governance analysis and lobbying on good governance and practice issues, particularly on socio-economic issues within the urban programme.

He/she will provide technical support to transition processes related to the new constitutional dispensation, particularly women in leadership, the formation of citizens’ forums, formation of devolved governance institutions and related policies and laws.

You will lead on the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of the urban governance interventions amongst other responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to hold a degree in social sciences or other development related field and have intense experience of working on good governance and advocacy programmes within urban contexts.

Proven experience in governance mainstreaming within partner programmes is essential.

You will have excellent networking and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent communication skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili that inform and influence others, commitment and understanding of the values of Oxfam and the principles of equal opportunity.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers and send your application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating the position you are applying for on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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