Vacancy Announcement: Programme Officer, Economic Justice
We are seeking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as a Programme Officer, Economic Justice and provide the programmatic support that will deepen AACC’s work in the area of economic justice as a continental ecumenical movement, including advocacy and capacity building.
The Programme Officer, Economic Justice will:
Have full responsibility of planning, implementing, reviewing, evaluating, budgeting and reporting on activities of AACC’s economic justice work.
Constantly collect, analyze and interpret data on socio-political and economic trends/developments around the world and Africa in particular to inform AACC’s programmatic engagements.
Plan, coordinate and implement all advocacy engagements and trainings in the economic justice work of AACC.
Ensure proper documentation of best programme approaches and practices to promote quality learning and exchanges among member churches and councils.
Collate and disseminate information that have ethical and theological implications on Africa’s economic development.
Provide expert advice to the Director of Programs and General Secretary on the formulation of policy drafts related to economic justice issues in consultation with appropriate colleagues in the different units and departments.
In consultation with the Director of Programs plan and implement appropriate responses, including organizing ecumenical engagements, convening meetings and drafting statements on economic justice matters.
In consultation with the GS and DOP represent the AACC at relevant international meetings of and liaise with multilateral bodies, the broader CSO’s, ecumenical organizations and confessional fellowships on issues related to economic justice.
Work in an integrated way with other AACC staff in relevant programmatic intersecting areas in planning, implementation and report writing.
Work with member churches and ecumenical partners on issues of common interest in planning, implementation and report writing.
Maintain clear and open lines of communication and collaborate with staff in the general secretariat, the programmes, communication unit, and the finance and administrative units.
Be actively engaged in fundraising efforts according to agreed policies and in coordination with PDFR unit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
At least three years of experience in Faith Based Organizations/NGOs in Economic Justice issues.
University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Theology and Development, Economics, and Sociology.
Capacity to conduct research and process data into useful information for planning and implementation of interventions.
Experienced in designing and implementing training activities
Ability to work in a team.
Quality of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Demonstrated skills in advocacy actions and policy negotiations.
Understands AACC’s model of working with partners, especially Faith Based Organizations.
Sensitive to diversity, gender and cultural differences.Ability to communicate well with varies of audiences and have a proven ability in writing skills.
Willing to work outside of normal office hours when required and able to travel, sometimes in difficult situations.
Participate in and contribute to theological and ethical reflection in ecumenical contexts.
Demonstrated fundraising ability and partner grant management
Proficiency in English, knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
High level of computer literacy (standard MS office application such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based communication.
Special Note
An applicant must be an active member of AACC member church.
The application must be endorsed by a member church.
To apply, download and complete the application form here. The completed application form should be accompanied by:
A Cover Letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including Names and Addresses of 3 (three) referees.
Certified copies of both academic and professional qualifications.
Endorsement letter by an AACC member church.
Send the applications to:
THE GENERAL SECRETARY
ALL AFRICA CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES
P.O BOX 14205 – 00800 WESTLANDS,
NAIROBI KENYA
Or email to: hr-applications@aacc-ceta.org by 23rd May 2025.
Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
