Program Officer at National Taxpayers Association

Since 2006, National Taxpayers Association (NTA) has been implementing programmes focused on citizen demand for accountability through monitoring of the quality of public service delivery and the management of devolved funds. It has achieved this through the development of social accountability tools (Citizen Report Cards), civic awareness, citizen capacity-building, partnerships with government agencies, service providers, private sector, civil society and community action groups. NTA has conducted research and provided information to Kenyans through its Citizen Report Cards (CRCs), scoping studies, public forums and civic education through the media to present issues of how devolved funds are being used and their impact on development in constituencies in a user-friendly, simple, and accessible manner.

 

Program Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

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.

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Method of Application

The 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 2025

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