About Us:

The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for
Tax Justice. TJN-A aims to promote socially just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa.
We advocate for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic
resource mobilization. TJN-A aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy
and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality.
As an organization we seek to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development discourse
in Africa. TJN-A provides a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy
makers to cooperate in the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and other
harmful trends in tax policy and practice.
Stop the bleeding Campaign
Africa loses massive financial resources, about US$50 billion each year through illicit activities of
multinational companies and rich individuals. These resources, if retained in the continent, could be
invested in productive sectors of these economies to lift Africas growing population from underdevelopment and poverty.
The multiplier effects of these losses are much larger. Illicit Funds Flows (IFFs) from Africa in real terms
mean loss of jobs, income, decent education, health facilities and other basic infrastructure critical to
structurally transform the economy of countries in Africa and the socio-economic conditions of African
citizens
It is against this backdrop that the Interim Working Group (IWG) of the African IFF Campaign Platform
comprising six Pan-African organizations namely Tax Justice Network-Africa (TJN-A), Third World NetworkAfrica (TWN-Af), Africa Forum and Network on Debt and Development
(AFRODAD), the African Womens Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), the African
Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Trust Africa
supported and joined by the Global Alliance for Tax Justice (GATJ) launched the #Stopthebleeding Africa
IFF campaign on June 25, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
TJN-A as the leading organization on this campaign is looking for suitable candidate to fill in the position

of Campaigns officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

MAIN DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage regional campaigns

To work with the Communications Team to develop an effective campaign strategy as

relevant;

To support the co-ordination and dissemination of campaigning communications across

Africa (where appropriate) and to have clear processes and mechanisms to do this

To lead develop strategies aimed at influencing policy makers, peers and other stakeholders
through extensive networking, lobbying and partnership

To work in partnership with other organizations, academics, activists and policy makers, and
to help build coalitions as and where appropriate and as part of broader campaign strategies

To liaise with the Communications Team and members to disseminate campaigns

communications to maximize reach, impact and messaging

Lead on using Engaging Networks like e-campaigning avenues (Facebook, twitter) and
ensure outreach through social media

To work with the Communications Team to secure media coverage in support of campaigns
objectives

To set targets for online campaigning activity and deliver regular evaluation reports and
updates on campaigns

To produce an annual impact report evaluating the effectiveness of relevant campaign

activities

Identify potential working relationships and partnerships for TJN-A to advance its policy and
specific campaign goals

Develop and/or contribute to the development of M&E plans and guide MEL activities
throughout the campaign

To support, engage and inspire campaigners at national level

To work with national tax platforms to identify those members or groups of volunteers who
are actively campaigning and proactively engage them in campaigning

To research and disseminate campaigning best practice through a variety of mediums,

including the website, blog, and Secretariats newsletter

To work with our member organizations and other tax professionals to develop content for
campaigns material

Mobilize members of the public and supporters to take action to support specific tax justice
campaigns

To work with the Outreach Manager to ensure the campaigns network continues to grow in
strength.

To attend national and regional meetings and other events to present and or discuss policy
and campaign asks with the involved party

To design and carry out campaigning presentations for national and regional member
organizations

To implement systems and processes to ensure that the public is involved in the stop the
bleeding campaign and lobbying activities. For example, parliamentary meetings like the
MPs meetings organized by the Secretariat.

Administrative support

To be responsible for updating relevant campaign websites

To manage campaigns mailbox by responding to enquiries from supporters, providing an

excellent customer service

To develop and maintain manual and electronic filing systems for key campaign materials,
ensuring that information is readily available.

To liaise with the Information Management Unit to ensure the TJN-A campaigners database
is maintained and that processes are efficient.

Common Accountabilities

Support TJN-A colleagues in delivering the organizations collective objectives including

assisting in events and initiatives that fall outside the direct responsibilities of this post

Represents TJN-A at meetings, functions and events, some of which may occur outside normal
office hours and may involve long-distance travel

Coordinate activities of the interns

Performs any other reasonable duties and tasks as requested by the Communications,
Campaigns and Outreach Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS LEVEL:

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Communications, Development Studies, Political Science or related field

from a recognized institution

5 years relevant experience

Core Skills and Experience

A practical understanding of how government and parliament work

Ability to lobby and engage in effective public campaigning with an understanding of how
to generate public interest and participation in campaigns

Ability to manage partnerships through effective processes including database

management, successful joint working and the sharing of plans

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities, manage projects effectively and
identify and act on priorities

Good computer skills including word processing and basic database management
knowledge of electronic media, and ability to use the Internet effectively for research and
campaigning purposes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French and ability to
communicate complicated messages authoritatively and clearly, to different audiences

Ability to work well in a team and unsupervised

Ability to acquire relevant knowledge within a short timescale.

Ability to use the media effectively and an understanding of how it works.

Demonstrates tact and diplomacy

Experience of maintaining good working relationships with contacts in organizations other

than your own and ability to manage networks of organizations and individuals.

Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the aims and objectives of TJN-A

Desirable

Has knowledge of economic issues in Africa

Understands the principals of writing for the web

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs
alongside a letter of motivation to the following email address by the 27th January 2016.

Email: recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net