Regional Coordinator- East Africa Job Vacancy: Tiri

Tiri-Making Integrity Work is currently involved in implementing a Pro-poor Integrity (PPI) Programme.

PPI is a DFID funded programme implemented in different countries that aims to strengthen capacities at a local level for improved service delivery and development outcomes specifically in four MDGs areas (education, health, water and sanitation, and social protection), such that local public administration and local judiciaries are pro-actively involved in understanding the needs and wants of local communities and are trained in delivery and defending standards of performance in those needed services.


The Regional Project Director undertakes overall management, oversight and coordination of the PPi programme in East Africa as defined by the project workplan and in conformity with the guidelines and procedures established by DFID and the project partners.

The responsibility for implementation lies with the PPI partners in each country.

The Regional Project Director will report directly to Tiri's PPi Senior Programme Manager and Programme Specialists.

Main tasks and responsibilities Include:

• Gathering and analyzing country-specific data for project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Identifying potential partners in each country, identify potential localities and review relevant national processes (e.g. national integrity strategy where relevant or other)
• Drafting programme cooperation agreements and contracts at the country level with local implementing partners in East Africa.
• Processing payment requests and gathering and analyzing financial support reports provided by partner organizations.
• Monitoring the implementation of all project activities in all four areas of intervention at a regional and national level, including the preparation of operational and financial reporting.
• Designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation plan. Conducting regular field visits to verify progress of project activities.
• Ensuring the proper grant and financial management of programme activities at the country level.
• Identifying new opportunities for funding and programme engagement for PPI in East Africa
• Ensure that the programme objectives are presented to national and local authorities as well as to the appropriate stakeholders (public).

Qualifications Required:

• A university degree in social science, political science, development studies or any relevant field
• Experience in social audits and communities related work
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project cycle management
• Excellent knowledge of the local setting in East Africa (especially Kenya and Uganda), including civil society, local government, and local communities mobilization
• Ability to work in a team, high communication skills, and high computer skills
• Ability and willingness to travel in East Africa and abroad if required.
• Fluency in English, knowledge of other languages, especially local languages is a plus
• Duty station will be Kenya or Uganda (other options can be considered)

Please send your CV, a covering letter and two references to jobs @ tiri.org with the subject title "East Africa Regional Coordinator", no later than 20 June 2009.

Tin holds a gender equitable approach in the recruitment process.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.