The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (Defenders Coalition) works primarily to champion the safety, security, and wellbeing of human rights defenders (HRDs). Among other pathways, the Defenders Coalition does this through strengthening the capacities of HRDs to work more effectively, besides advocating for favourable legal, policy and institutional environments to reduce their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and/or harm. The Defenders Coalition believes that every individual is entitled to the rights and personal liberties, security, and social justice; and that HRDs play a frontline role of advancing the realization of these rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

The Elections Coordinator will lead in preparation and support services for monitoring and observing elections. It includes arranging for all logistics and administrative requirements to deploy and repatriate election monitoring teams, transport and equipment.

Some of the major responsibilities include equipment procurement, financial and contractual aspects of the project implementation and coordination with the Elections monitors across the country. The ideal candidate must have good negotiation, planning and coordination skills, embrace working independently, but also collaboratively as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and  administrative support services for the election project  including coordinating procurement and management of  election monitoring materials and tools, transport and  training staff & volunteers,
• Implement security policies and protocols to safeguard the team and all assets.
• Prudent use of all funds in line with the organisation’s financial policies;
• Liaise with relevant partners and the Head of Programs to implement training for monitors, and convenings for HRDs and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and supervise staff and volunteers to collate, verify the information and disseminate regular reports to critical audiences

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• Must have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, two (2) of which must be at management level;
• Must have excellent project management skills and experience;
• Should possess good negotiation, planning and coordination skills;
• Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage;
• Additional training, professional qualifications and experience of fieldwork will be an advantage;
• Must be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
• Must be a person of undoubted integrity

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply via recruit@gocreations.co.ke  to reach us no later than Friday 14th February 2022.