1 The 13 members are: Panos Eastern Africa, Society for International Development, Centre for Governance and Development/National Taxpayers Association, Safari Africa Radio, the Africa Bureau of Tax Policy and Law, Kenya Debt Relief Network (KENDREN), Beacon, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs Kenya, Institute for Economic Affairs Kenya, Ufadhili Trust, Transparency International Kenya, Tax Justice NetworkAfrica, and ActionAid International Kenya.

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 was established in 2007 at the World Social Forum in

Nairobi and aims to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in

Africa. It advocates 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.

One of the main purposes of the initiative is 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.

1 The 13 members are: Panos Eastern Africa, Society for International Development, Centre for Governance and Development/National Taxpayers Association, Safari Africa Radio, the Africa Bureau of Tax Policy and Law, Kenya Debt Relief Network (KENDREN), Beacon, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs Kenya, Institute for Economic Affairs Kenya, Ufadhili Trust, Transparency International Kenya, Tax Justice NetworkAfrica, and ActionAid International Kenya.

East African Tax and Governance Network The East Africa Tax and Governance Network (EATGN) was formed out of a process that

started in late 2009 and has since expanded to include 13 member organizations1 with the initial

aim of increasing stakeholder engagement and public debate on tax and governance issues in

Kenya and across East Africa. The overall goal of the network is to contribute to a just,

transparent and citizen-driven tax system that promotes equality, participation and

accountability in East Africa.

Since inception, the Network has engaged on a number of tax issues mostly in Kenya; through

conducting research and carrying out follow up advocacy activities targeting different

stakeholders including policy makers in Government, Legislators in the East African Region,

the media and the public.

TJN-A as the host of EATGN is looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of

Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

POST: EATGN COORDINATOR

Duties and responsibilities-Key competencies

1. Provide secretariat services to the EATGN and represent the organization at relevant national

and international meetings

2. Fundraise for future EATGN projects in collaboration with the TJN-A secretariat and as

approved by the EATGN steering committee;

3. Coordinate EATGN steering committee meetings;

4. Jointly with EATGN members develop mechanisms leading to the institutionalization of

EATGN

5. Develop an EATGN strategic plan for the period 2014-2018;

6. Work towards the recruitment of members from East African countries other than Kenya;

7. In liaison with EATGN members develop and Implement EATGN annual work plan

8. Any other relevant task as may be assigned by the TJN-A Executive Director or the EATGN

steering committee.

1 The 13 members are: Panos Eastern Africa, Society for International Development, Centre for Governance and Development/National Taxpayers Association, Safari Africa Radio, the Africa Bureau of Tax Policy and Law, Kenya Debt Relief Network (KENDREN), Beacon, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs Kenya, Institute for Economic Affairs Kenya, Ufadhili Trust, Transparency International Kenya, Tax Justice NetworkAfrica, and ActionAid International Kenya.

Key Qualifications

A considerable experience in development-related research in government, Non-

Governmental Organizations or in a research institute environment;

Sound and informed knowledge of development economics and the broader

international development agenda and particularly in the East Africa region;

A proven experience in writing policy briefs, commissioning policy reports and

lobbying decision-makers will be desirable;

Knowledge in strategic planning

Strong communication skills;

Experience in fundraising and management of donor funds;

Great interpersonal skills;

At least three years experience in a similar position;

A graduate level in any branch of economics, political science or related discipline;

A post graduate qualification in the same field is desirable;

Previous engagement with the Network would be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your motivational letter and up- to -date CV to: recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net

CLOSING DATE: 7th August 2015