Bank Information Center East Africa Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Bank Information Center East Africa Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
The Bank Information Center (BIC) partners with civil society around the world to influence the World Bank and other international financial institutions (IFIs) to promote social and economic justice and ecological sustainability.
BIC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection of rights, participation, transparency, and public accountability in the governance and operations of the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and regional development banks.
We are looking for a East Africa Regional Coordinator to help BIC to build a network of partners in East Africa interested in engaging MDBs and monitoring MDB projects, especially around child protection issues in support of BIC’s Child Rights Campaign.
BIC's Child Rights Campaign advocates for strengthening IFI policies and programs to better identify and address harm to children in the development process.
Specifically, the child rights campaign focuses on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse of children around MDB funded projects.
The Coordinator will be BIC’s only staff in the region and must be a dynamic self-starter who is passionate about working on behalf of communities impacted by MDB projects.
This position will report to the Child Rights Campaign Manager based in Washington, D.C.
He/she will work closely with BIC’s DC based staff as well as BIC’s West Africa Coordinator, based in Côte d'Ivoire.
Primary Responsibilities
Establish connections with local, national, and regional CSOs
Participate in relevant regional meetings and conferences
Support local CSOs in monitoring projects financed by the World Bank and African Development Bank
Work with local CSOs and BIC’s broader to team to engage MDBs around the projects they fund
Support BIC’s staff in carrying out advocacy aimed at MDBs and their shareholders to drive improved protections
for children through accountability around MDB funded projects
Approximately 75% of time will be dedicated to supporting BIC’s child rights program while 25% time will be spent coordinating BIC’s broader environment and social inclusion work in the region
Preferred Qualifications
Strong advocacy skills
Ability to work closely and sensitively with local communities impacted by MDB projects
Experience with, or interest in, issues related to child rights, gender, civil society engagement, and social inclusion
Strong communication skills
Fluent written and speaking skills in English
Minimum 3-4 years of advocacy experience with a CSO or NGO
University Degree in law, political science, international development or related field
Willingness to travel extensively including potentially to remote project sites once it is possible to do so, given COVID-19 considerations
Ability to spend 3-4 weeks in Washington, DC in 2021 for training, depending on travel ability related to COVID-19 considerations
Applicant should be based in East Africa, preferably Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, or Rwanda
Compensation and Benefits
Salary between $26,000-$32,000 USD per year depending on qualifications. BIC also provides paid leave and other benefits
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to jobs@bankinformationcenter.org by February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview. Preferred start date is early March.
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