Programme Assistant

UHAI EASHRI is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented individual to take up the position of Programme Assistant – Research and Learning, he/she will work with the Programme Officer to plan, develop, and organize different meetings and conferences, and to identify advocacy opportunities nationally, regionally and internationally for UHAI EASHRI.

Deadline:        January 26, 2014

Location:         East Africa

Organization:  UHAI

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 UHAI- the East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative is an indigenous activist fund which provides flexible, accessible resources to support civil society activism around issues of sexuality, health and human rights in the Eastern African region with a specific focus on the rights of sexual and gender minorities. UHAI EASHRI aims to build a strong, diverse and organized movement for change through grant making, capacity support and convening.

UHAI EASHRI is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented individual to take up the position of Programme Assistant – Research and Learning.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer – Research and Learning, the Programme Assistant – Research and Learning will work with the Programme Officer to undertake the following tasks at UHAI EASHRI.

Responsibilities:

1. Convenings:

• Plan, develop, and organize different meetings and conferences.

2. Research and Documentation:

• Plan and implement the development of UHAI's publications. This will include, development of different research questions for publication,    writing,identifying writers for the different publications, overseeing the writers' engagement with UHAI, determining quality of their work and copy editing the articles and books to meet UHAI's standards.

• Collate and manage knowledge and documentation produced by UHAI EASHRI, grantee partners and other knowledge sources, and make this knowledge accessible.

3. Advocacy:

• Identify advocacy opportunities nationally, regionally and internationally for UHAI EASHRI.

• Participate in identified advocacy activities.

• Support the advocacy initiatives of UHAI EASHRI grantee partners, as determined and required.

4. Internal Learning:

• Continually create sites of learning within UHAI EASHRI.

• Deploy UHAI EASHRI's monitoring and evaluation framework including regular review of framework and tools.

5. Communication:

• Manage UHAI EASHRI's communication channels specifically, social media and website.

• Ensure there is timely, accurate and relevant information sent out through the above communication channels.

6. General Responsibilities:

• Work with the team in development of proposals for fund raising.

• Work with the team in donor reporting.

• Representing UHAI in different fora.

• Any other duties as shall be assigned.

Requirements:

• Writing and copy-editing skills and experience: Creative and well-defined writing skills and keen copy-editing skills.

• Advocacy skills: Demonstrable skills in identifying advocacy opportunities, and in developing and implementing advocacy programmes on issues of human rights and sexuality.

• Communication skills: Well-developed written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and sensitively internally and externally. This includes

effective negotiation and representation skills.

• People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train others.

• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to the principles of human rights and social justice.

• Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to human rights for sexual and gender minorities.

• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, short deadlines and quick changing environments.

• Work Style: Is well organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills. Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

• IT skills: Experience working on Open Office and experience working with research software. Knowledge of social media and website management is desirable.

• Linguistic Skills: Should have excellent written and spoken English language skills.Proficiency in Kiswahili and French will be an added advantage.

• Education: A degree in communication, law, social sciences, or public policy is preferred.

• Demonstrable experience in programme work such as programme reporting, donor reporting, and information management will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions

UHAI EASHRI will offer competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and ability.

UHAI EASHRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis including ethnicity, physical ability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.

The position is open only to Eastern African nationals and residents.

To apply for the position, please submit the following documents:

1. A one page cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and why you are the ideal candidate for this position

2. Your CV

3. A writing sample of no more than 3000 words, written by the applicant, discussing the legal and political environment for sex worker rights in any two (2) Eastern African countries, and the opportunities available for sex worker organizing and advocacy in those countries.

Send your application documents via email to vacancies@uhai-eashri.org withProgramme Assistant – Research and Learning Application as the subject line. The application deadline is 26th January 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.