Program Officer at National Taxpayers Association

National Taxpayers Association

Nairobi
Training
Full-time

8 days ago
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The Program Officer will support the implementation and management of projects. The role involves working closely with stakeholders at national and county levels tstrengthen public service delivery through enhanced accountability, participatory budgeting, citizen engagement, and strategic resource mobilization.Key Responsibilities:Program Implementation:

Coordinate the implementation of project initiatives, ensuring the timely delivery of activities and results.
Support the integration of program activities with NTA’s strategic plan and objectives.

Research and Analysis:

Conduct research and policy analysis on public finance management, service delivery, and economic justice.
Develop evidence-based advocacy tools and materials, including policy briefs and position papers.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, civil society, communities, and development partners.
Facilitate forums, workshops, and community dialogues on public accountability and service delivery.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

Contribute tthe development of project M&E frameworks and tools.
Prepare timely reports, impact stories, and documentation of lessons learned for internal and external audiences.

Advocacy and Communication:

Support public campaigns promoting transparency and accountability in the use of public resources.
Assist in producing content for newsletters, blogs, social media, and other communications platforms.

Resource Mobilization:

Support the identification of funding opportunities.
Contribute tthe development of concept notes, grant proposals, donor reports, and fundraising strategies.
Engage with donors and partners tbuild relationships and align program priorities with donor interests.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in managing policy advocacy projects.
Demonstrated experience working with a range of donors, including strong donor reporting and compliance skills.
In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s tax system and the global taxation landscape, including pro-poor taxation, economic inequality, public budgeting, development financing, gender-responsive budgeting, debt, and tax justice issues.
Proven ability tdevelop and deliver high-quality analytical reports, policy briefs, and advocacy materials.
Strong understanding of Kenya’s public finance management systems, social accountability mechanisms, and devolved governance structures.
Experience in conceptualizing, designing, and leading multi-county programs that advocate for progressive economic policies, equitable revenue generation, pro-poor government budgets, and improved public service delivery.
Ability tinitiate, build, and sustain strategic partnerships tadvance organizational goals and influence policy change.

Method of ApplicationThe Internship position is unpaid. However, the organization will facilitate costs that are directly related to executing the assigned work and the rest please email CV, motivation letter, and references as well as your salary expectation. All interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV to hr@nta.or.ke on or before 3rd September 2025Build your CV for free.

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