Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
KAS Rule of Law Program Officer
Description
Interested in promoting the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Africa?
We're seeking a dynamic Project Officer with expertise in law, strong project coordination skills, and a passion for democracy and human rights.
The KAS Rule of Law Program for Sub-Saharan-Africa has been actively promoting the rule of law, democracy and human rights in the region since it's foundation in 2006. It maintains a strong regional network of high-ranking legal experts and practitioners and creates a platform for an in-depth exchange on best legal practice as well as the advancement of the rule of law and human rights throughout the region. Core fields of the Program’s activities are the fight against corruption, international criminal law, environmental law, constitutional law and human rights. The program is active across the entire sub-continent and covers anglophone as well as francophone Sub-Saharan Africa.
Your Responsibilities:
« Giving support in planning (content and logistics), implementation and follow-up of activities of the Rule of Law Program, including the drafting of concept notes, contracts with project partners and service providers, budget planning for activities, preparation of evaluation reports etc.
- Supporting the research and publication undertakings of KAS through the identification of research topics, authorship and/or review of publication texts
« Regularly undertaking research and preparing analyses on major developments (legal, political, social or economic) relevant to the KAS Rule of Law Program’s portfolio
« Preparation of official work trips including identification of suitable accommodation, travel connections and other travel related research
« Supporting the Program concerning the procurement of services
« Contributing to the coordination and enhancement of the overall visibility as well as outreach activities, including maintenance and administration of website and social media updates
+ Updating and administrating the KAS network database
« Contributing to the overall project evaluation of the Program
« Representing KAS in external functions and events, in Kenya and abroad
« Other duties may be assigned
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