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Assistant Communications and Media Officer

The Tax Justice Network-Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan-African initiative and a member of the Global
Alliance for Tax Justice. Launched in January 2007, at the World Social Forum (WSF) in Nairobi,
Kenya, TJN-A promotes socially just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa. It
advocates for tax policies with pro-poor outcomes and tax systems that curb public resource
leakages and enhance domestic resource mobilisation. It aims to achieve this by challenging
harmful tax policies and practices that on one hand facilitate illicit resource outflows and on the
other hand favour the wealthy while aggravating and perpetuating inequality. TJN-A strives to
promote the role of tax justice in the African development agenda. It further endeavours to
provide a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners, civil society
organisations, policy makers, and investigative media to co-operate and synergise their efforts in
the struggle against illicit financial flows, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful tax
policies and practices.
The role:
TJN-A seeks an Assistant Communications and Media officer to contribute towards
ensuring that TJN-As communications are effective, targeted and credible. The position will
develop and implement strategies and create content to raise TJN-As media profile as well
as the profile of tax justice issues.
The Assistant Communications and Media Officer reports to TJN-A Policy and Advocacy
Manager and will liaise regularly with other members of the TJN-A Secretariat team.
Responsibilities:

Develop, manage and maintain TJN-As media relations

Assist to develop and implement communications strategy for TJN-A
Assist to develop communication strategies for events and policy submissions
Support TJN-A Secretariat and members communication needs
Develop advocacy and communication products
Manage and promote TJN-As online presence
Contribute to the preparation of programme reports, grant proposals, work plans,
and budgets
Other related duties as assigned by TJN-A

Job requirements and qualifications:

Educated to at least degree level in a communications or relevant subject.

1-3 years experience in media and communications is essential
Experience in a campaigning environment will be desirable
Ability to communicate and work in both English and French is a must.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
Demonstrate a successful track record with working in a multi-cultural setting.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, includes medical cover and relocation package if from
outside Kenya.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY by emailing, together, a cover letter and a CV to
info@taxjusticeafrica.net. Please use Assistant Communications Officer, as the subject of
your email. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible,
send cover letter and resume to (with: Assistant Communications Officer clearly marked on
the envelope).
The Executive Director
Tax Justice Network- Africa
P.O. Box 25112-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for applications: 14th April 2015, (17:00hrs Nairobi time)