Stop the Bleeding Campaign (STB) Consortium Coordinator

Do you find policy reforms issues exceptionally engaging? Do you enjoy mobilizing and fostering partnerships across multi-cultural forums? How about travel?

Join our team of tax justice champions and be a part of effecting affirmative change on tax policies across several African economies.

Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) is a pan-African organisation and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. We advocate for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilisation. TJNA aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality.

The Stop the Bleeding (STB) consortium is a collective of African civil society organizations working together to stem the Illicit Financial Flow of resources from Africa. The civil society organizations at the core of the STB campaign are the Africa Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD), Africa Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), International Trade Union Confederation Africa, Africa’s Regional Organization (ITUC Africa), Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) and TrustAfrica (TA).

The members of the campaign work collaboratively to pursue a common mission to ‘stop the bleeding of Africa’s resources through illicit financial outflows.’

Location: Flexible, with frequent travel to Nairobi, Kenya office

Line Manager: Policy Research and Advocacy Manager

Start date: Immediately

Contract Duration: One year, renewable

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven individual for the role of Stop the Bleeding Campaign (STB) Consortium Coordinator to plan, organise and coordinate STB consortium activities and liaise with relevant African Union institutions on tax justice issues. You will work closely with the members of the Stop the Bleeding consortium and its affiliate partners.

In This Role, You Will:

· Conduct all strategic programme design and management including ensuring strong coordination, partnership and/or programmatic integration and proper functioning of the established subcommittees

· Contribute to the development of proposals to donors, working, and collaborating with funders

· Facilitate and strengthen external communications and partnerships to expand global work processes on tax and IFFs

· Drive policy advisory and campaign coordination including the design and implementation of the STB advocacy strategy, defining campaign focus, target audiences, key messages, and alliances

· Promote policy reforms advocacy and conduct negotiations with AU institutions

· Establish, develop and maintain working relationships with key relevant organisations, AU organs and other regional institutions including UNECA, AfDB, ATAF, among others

· Compile and share regular reports and intelligence about changes, events, or policy shifts on tax and IFF at the continental level

Role Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, International Relations, Diplomacy, Taxation, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, and related areas (Masters is an added advantage).

Core Skills and Experience

• Have overall experience of 3 to 5 years with a background on international development, human rights, tax and development, and social justice, development economics, trade, analysis and research on international tax matters

• Have a proven track record of coalition or network management

• Strong English written and verbal communications skills are required; advanced French communications skills are strongly preferred

• Strong facilitation skills, and the ability to steer the process of developing new policy positions, in close cooperation with members and allies;

• Have experience in advocacy/exchange with global /regional bodies of political decision on tax and transparency topics.

• Experience working in developed and developing countries and in multicultural environments

• Are willing to travel for at least 40% of the time

• You are a flexible, creative and strategic thinker who is able to work in a highly operational environment

• Knowledge on gender perspectives and demonstrates cultural and gender sensitivity

What We Can Offer:

We are a small dedicated team of 20 staff who we are connected by our passionate cause. We uphold a high work ethic that fosters team spirit while supporting innovation, creativity and continuous learning. In addition to a great culture and a collaborative team environment we offer:

· Annual Gross Salary USD 30,000 – 36,000 (based on skills and qualifications)

· Medical Insurance

· A work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity

· International exposure through regular travel

· Opportunity to engage and work with different partners including the AU and the AU organs, and be part of a wider continental network

· Platform to showcase your work and talent with an opportunity for professional growth

· Flexible working conditions

How to Apply

Does the role profile match your description? Qualified and interested candidates can submit their application by clicking on the link below.

Closing date for applications: 15th January 2021. Due to the anticipated number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TJNA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants. All employment decisions are based on our organization needs without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. TJNA complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.