Program Officer At Network Of African National Human Rights Institutions (Nanhri)

Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Head Office with occasional travels in the region
Duration: Nine (9) months with a possibility of extension.
Job description
To provide programme management support to NANHRI primarily to strengthen the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions to operationalize and institutionalise the Resolution 275 of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This will involve direct implementation, management and coordination of the assigned programme’s activities to ensure that NHRIs expand the protection space for sexual and gender minorities.
Responsibilities
Coordinating the implementation of the programme activities
Ensuring programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented, including handling all the programme
Supporting the Operations Manager in preparing concept notes and funding
Maintaining and developing relationships with key programme stakeholders and partners in close coordination with the Operations Manager and other NANHRI
Coordinating internal programme monitoring and evaluation
Preparing periodic programme progress reports as and when necessary to be submitted to donors
Coordinate regular communication with programme stakeholders and
Participating in internal and external programme planning processes
Researching and documenting issues pertaining to the programme theme

Qualifications
At least a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights Law, International Relations, Development studies or other related field. A Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added
Three years experience in the human rights and social justice field. Experience working in advocacy and legislation will be an added
Understanding of human rights particularly as they relate to sexual and gender minorities
Excellent research, report writing and presentation skills
Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
Excellent working knowledge of English; a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines