Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  ARTICLE 19 works to protect and defend freedom of expression and information (FoE/I), particularly individual advocates of these rights. Our goal is that those at the front line of defending freedom of expression and information are supported by effective networks of institutions and activists at the local, regional and global levels, and by strong legal frameworks and mechanisms, thus ensuring that violations are known, perpetrators held accountable, and effective relief or redress is secured.
The protection of these rights requires a holistic approach encompassing physical, digital, psychosocial and legal security. ARTICLE 19 works to improve the security conditions and protection tools and mechanisms for journalists, media workers, human rights defenders (HRDs), bloggers and others engaged in defending human rights, particularly freedom of expression and information, and exposing corruption. We work to systematize our global monitoring and reporting methodologies, linking them to international and regional mechanisms, as well as specific governments, to raise cases of violations.
ARTICLE 19 focuses in improving access of women and sexual and gender minority journalists, HRDs, media workers and other communicators to specific tools and knowledge to protect themselves online and offline from physical, digital and legal risks or threats. Protection mechanisms and support networks are nuanced to effectively mitigate risk and threats for women and sexual and gender minorities.
JOB SUMMARY
Based in Kenya, the Regional Director will develop and lead the organization in the Eastern Africa region. He or she will lead the team of approximately 10 staff working from the organization office in Nairobi and will report to the organisation Regional Board in Kenya and the Executive Director in the International Secretariat based in the UK. The regional office aims to develop and implement the organizations s strategies and projects in Eastern Africa, aiming at strengthening the organization's impact on freedom of expression and information in the region.
The Regional Director will lead the local team in this capacity. They will be an ambassador for the organization in the region, representing the organisation in the media, with donors, governments, partners, opinion makers and leaders in general. He or she will be expected to ensure coordination of the priorities and activities of the regional strategy in alignment with the global ones.
We are seeking a strong and effective manager with deep experience of the Eastern Africa region. This leader will have a successful track record of identifying fundraising opportunities, as well as maintenance and development of solid and positive relationships with existing and potential foundations and funders..

Job Responsibilities:
Represent the organization in all relevant forums in the region and more widely in Africa, be an advocate and ambassador to its causes;
Effectively lead fundraising, maintaining and developing positive relationships with donors, partners and other NGOs;
Manage the regional office and team, develop and implement the regional strategy and monitor outputs by;
• Effectively manage the organizations budget and finances;
• Effectively manage the team providing support, guidance and feedback;
• Support the Regional Board to ensure proper governance of the organisation;
• Monitor and evaluate developments in the region, ensuring that all projects and programmes of work are developing in alignment with plans and budget;
Lead the development of the organizations regional programme of work in support of freedom of expression:
• Develop and implement an appropriate strategy for the promotion and protection of freedom of expression and information in the region;
• Provide sound and timely political and managerial advice to the organizations Global Management Team (GMT) and the Executive Director on developments in the region.

Job Skills:
• Ability to engage and maintain political and strategic relationships with difference stakeholders;
• Record of successful financial, people and resources management;
• A record of successfully managing a senior team towards the delivery of key goals, with demonstrated emotional and social intelligence in decision-­making;
• A strong communicator able to influence on all levels and ideally fluent in Swahili and English;
• Ability to oversee the development of a fundraising strategy and bring in the funds necessary to support the delivery of the organization’s strategy;

Job Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (graduate) and previous experience in the not-­for-­profit sector, ideally in the fields of human rights, rule of law, media and civil society;
• An understanding of good governance and the ability to cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Regional Boards and GMT.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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