DCA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Assistant with technical expertise in business and human rights, project management, and advocacy for human rights and knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for human rights and agriculture. The successful candidate will provide operational, technical, and administrative support to DCA Projects focused on human rights in agricultural value chains while contributing to other development and humanitarian initiatives. The Project Assistant will be based in Nairobi with regular travel to various project sites in Nakuru, Nyandarua and the larger Nairobi Metropolis (comprising Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos, Murang'a and Nairobi City). Depending on need, the position may be relocated to be based in Nakuru in the future.
The main responsibilities of the Project Assistant are:
- Support
project activities, including planning, implementation, advocacy efforts,
stakeholder engagement and reporting.
- Provide
technical expertise on business and human rights, including supporting
research and analysis, development of tools and resources, integration of
human rights principles into programs, and support for advocacy efforts to
promote responsible business conduct in agricultural value chains.
- Provide
cross-sectoral support through research, data collection, and stakeholder
engagement.
- Contribute
to proposal development, funding applications, and strategic planning
across development and humanitarian projects.
- Manage
administrative and operational functions, including coordinating meetings,
tracking budgets and procurement, supporting financial reporting, and
maintaining effective communication with internal teams, partners, and
project participants.
Required Education and Experience
Education:
The ideal candidate should be a holder of a degree in law,
human rights, development studies, international relations or another relevant
field required.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a
minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in human rights
programming, advocacy, and multi-stakeholder engagement, preferably with
INGOs.
- Have
proven experience supporting projects, including planning, monitoring, and
reporting.
- Have
knowledge of business and human rights principles, regulatory frameworks,
and their application in agriculture or related sectors.
- Have
strong ability to conduct legal and policy research, analyze data, and
synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Other Competencies:
The candidate should also have:
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage
diverse audiences effectively.
- The
ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivation,
creativity and an ability to perform without close supervision.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the Link https://dca.career.emply.com/en/national-positions. The
deadline for applications is 7th May 2025.
Any published closing dates are estimated. We aim to fill
this vacancy as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as
soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published
closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early
as possible.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DCA offers: The position is for a period of 24 months.
DCA offers a competitive salary package (salary, insurance, and benefits) in
accordance to experience and DCA Kenya HR Manual.
DCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all interested and
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender,
marital status and religious, political, or ethnic affiliation. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DCA conducts a thorough anti-terror check as part of the
recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and
maintain this status throughout your employment period.
About DCA: DanChurchAid (DCA) is working in
Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Nairobi,
Busia and Siaya counties with refugees and local communities to enhance peace,
livelihoods and resilience. DCA implements projects directly as well as through
local partner organizations. For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org.