Project Officer – Gender Diversity at JHR (Journalists for Human Rights)

About the Organization

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a Project Officer position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Project Overview

The project aims to provide support to media and civil society to improve civic education amongst the public on inclusive governance and women's role in public life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Country Manager in all administrative, logistical, and financial procedures and processes regarding the implementation of JHR's activities
• Act as a liaison between the Country Manager, JHR's consultant, and direct project stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships between civil society organizations, media, advocacy networks, and state departments
• Coordinate capacity strengthening initiatives, such as training sessions for media, civil society, and government departments on advocacy, human rights-based approaches to service delivery, and inclusive practices
• Prepare monthly internal reports to be submitted to the Country Manager on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs
• Scan required data and information in collaboration with local partners on human rights, gender equality, and press freedom in Nairobi
• Attend periodic check-ins with the Country Manager and project management team to provide updates and request support as needed
• Draft contract agreements for JHR's consultants in collaboration with the Country Manager
• Support the process of preparing work plans, including providing support to national partners as directed by the Country Manager
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on media coverage on governance, with a focus on gender equality
• Support project-specific social media and online platforms in compliance with the project communication strategy and workplans
• Ensure all M&E documents are organized, digitized, and submitted monthly in line with the Performance Measurement Framework requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, communication, or related field