# Program Officer – Democratic Governance Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/program-officer-democratic-governance Company: Haki Yetu Charitable Trust Category: NGO, Non-Profit & Development Location: Kenya, Mombasa, Mombasa Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-11-13 Expires: 2026-11-22 ## Job Description JOB PURPOSE To lead Haki Yetu's democratic governance programme – governance, accountability, devolution, public participation, civic space and rule of law – at county and national levels; to strengthen the quality, coherence and visibility of governance interventions; and to support integration of governance and accountability considerations across other programmes, including climate governance, in line with the Strategic Plan 2023– 2027. In the absence of a Technical Lead – Democratic Governance, the role acts as programme lead and reports directly to the Head of Programs/Deputy ED. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE - Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field. A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage. - Professional: Training or certification in project management, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, public finance/budget tracking or civic engagement is an added advantage. - Experience: Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in governance, accountability, public policy, civic space, devolution or related programming, including at least 2 years coordinating programmes or supervising staff. - Demonstrable experience in proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting. - Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online collaboration and meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), social media and other programme management applications. ## Requirements bachelor degree 36 Apply by email: hr@hakiyetu.ke ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.