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Program Officer – Democratic Governance

Haki Yetu Charitable Trust · Mombasa

Haki Yetu Charitable TrustMombasaPosted 13 November 2026Apply by 22 November 2026

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Closing date
22 November 2026 (9 days left)
Where
Mombasa, Kenya
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead Haki Yetu's democratic governance programme – governance, accountability, devolution, public participation, civic space and rule of law – at county and national levels; to strengthen the quality, coherence and visibility of governance interventions; and to support integration of governance and accountability considerations across other programmes, including climate governance, in line with the Strategic Plan 2023– 2027. In the absence of a Technical Lead – Democratic Governance, the role acts as programme lead and reports directly to the Head of Programs/Deputy ED.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field. A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage.

Professional: Training or certification in project management, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, public finance/budget tracking or civic engagement is an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in governance, accountability, public policy, civic space, devolution or related programming, including at least 2 years coordinating programmes or supervising staff.

Demonstrable experience in proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting.

Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online collaboration and meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), social media and other programme management applications.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

A cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating the position and reference number and explaining how you meet the requirements.

A detailed CV (max 2 pages) with your daytime telephone number and email address.

Names and contact details (telephone and email) of at least two professional referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor.

Copies of academic and professional certificates.

Email: hr@hakiyetu.ke

Subject line: HYCT/2026/PRC-04 – Procurement Intern

Format: all documents combined in one PDF file

Closing date: 5.00pm, Sunday, 22 November 2026

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