About us
At Cohere, formerly Xavier Project, we want to see a world in which everyone has control over their own future. Especially refugees. Our mission is to unleash the potential of refugees to determine their own futures on their own terms. No one chooses to live a life of dependency. That’s why our vision isn’t to transfer aid. It’s to transfer power.
Cohere is transforming communities by transferring power within the response to refugee crises. To make the most effective and sustainable change within communities, we work closely together with local refugee led organisations (RLOs), who know exactly what’s needed to address the challenges their communities face. RLOs are building stronger communities and forging a path towards self-reliance in refugee hosting areas. We follow their lead so local leaders can make the decisions that affect refugee communities.
Cohere’s role in achieving this is to strengthen and share capacity with refugee and host community leaders, channel funding to refugee led initiatives, support initiatives to network and co-ordinate local leadership structures and to advocate for a transformation of the global response to forced displacement.
Cohere has been an instrumental founder of the RLO platform. The platform is designed to profile the work of RLOs (currently almost 100), presenting their work in a way that is consistent and easy to navigate. Reframe also provides a way to share opportunities within a network of RLOs and enable refugee leaders to connect. Currently there are initiatives underway to facilitate the flow of funding to RLOs through Reframe as well as integrated project management.
Job Description
Cohere is seeking to recruit a programme lead to take a lead in strategy and networking – more specifically to oversee the growth and development of the platform based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Influence and communicate a clear vision and strategy for Reframe.
Promote the recruitment of RLOs from all around the world, aiming for 300 active users by the end of 2022.
Promote engagement with the platform by other actors, including donors.
Lead a team of developers in technical development of the platform.
Establish and contribute to the management committee of Reframe, including coordinating “support partners” who act as agents on behalf of RLOs in various geographical areas.
Desirable Skills & Qualities
A technical background would be beneficial but not essential, including web design, UX, UI.
Experience in leadership, strategy or communications
Experience in international development or humanitarian work would be of benefit.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Educational Requirements
A University degree or its equivalent in ICT, project management, international development or any other subject that could be relevant to the role.
What we offer
Working in an international team of motivated and visionary individuals.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
25 days of annual leave.
Participating in extensive national and international networks within the humanitarian aid and development sector.
Individual insurance cover.
Gross Salary: 120,000 – 170,000 KES per month
How to apply
To apply for this position, complete and submit this online form (link above) . In addition, please submit your CV to [email protected] and use your name and the job title “Reframe” in the email subject. Please note that only the CVs of short-listed candidates will be read so include the most relevant information from your CV in the application form.
More Information
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