Senior Programme Of?cer Job Vacancy at SUNY Kenya 2013
The successful applicant for this position, to be based in the Nairobi SUNY Kenya of?ce, will be hired as a contract employee by the United States International University (USIU) and will report to the Senior Legislative Advisor, SUNY Kenya.
Functions and Requirements of the Position:
Under the direction of the Senior Legislative Advisor, the job holder will help to develop, implement and monitor technical program activities.
The job holder will establish good working relationships with the Members and staff of Parliament, Government of Kenya of?cers, and civil society organization (CSO) representatives.
The job holder will work closely with the Senior Legislative Advisor to ensure timely delivery of programme activities, including meeting short-notice needs of Committees of the Parliament. Therefore, the job holder must have management experience and have demonstrated the requisite temperament and judgement needed to support the programmes team of SUNY Kenya
Desired Quali?cations:
Kenyan citizen with at least ?ve years’ experience interacting with Members of Parliament and government of?cials, including those in high of?ce.
Advanced degree and professional training in desired substantive area(s) — politics, economics, or law
Relevant professional experience including:
Superior understanding of and ability to communicate clearly the activities of the Parliament and issues of Kenyan politics to Programme staff members, local and international consultants, representatives of international partner organizations, and others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili), with experience and demonstrated competence in public speaking. Ability to work under minimum supervision and perform under pressure, e.g. to prepare written reports and public presentations on short notice
Application
Interested applicants are requested to send a one-page cover letter summarizing interest in, and quali?cations for, the position together with a brief CV.