Article 19 Regional Director Jobs in Kenya

Article 19 Regional Director Jobs in Kenya

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.

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.

Responsibilities