Volunteer

Role Overview

This volunteer position sits within the Public Finance Management programme at Transparency International Kenya, supporting the team’s anti-corruption and governance projects. Day to day, you will help coordinate events, keep project records and reports up to date, track stakeholder communications, and contribute to research on public finance accountability trends. Your work helps ensure the programme runs smoothly and that project activities stay aligned with TI-Kenya’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of project events by handling logistics such as venue arrangements, transport coordination, participant registration, and preparation of event materials.
• Assist with project documentation, including drafting activity reports, writing meeting minutes, and preparing inputs for donor reports according to required formats and deadlines.
• Carry out environmental scanning and desk research to gather up-to-date information on public finance accountability issues, helping inform project design, reviews, and implementation.
• Act as a point of contact for programme stakeholders, managing timely communication through email, phone, and written correspondence to support effective information exchange.
• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive contact database of project partners, including donors, policymakers, civil society organisations, and other relevant actors.
• Support TI-Kenya’s social media presence by posting relevant content in line with the organisation’s social media policy and contributing to online conversations on corruption and governance.
• Work with the Communications team to help plan and participate in media engagements that highlight corruption issues related to the programme’s technical focus areas.
• Contribute to broader team objectives by taking on additional tasks as needed and supporting cross-cutting programme activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Law, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research abilities, with a genuine curiosity to learn and apply new knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• High level of organisation, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to good governance and anti-corruption work.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and strong attention to detail are considered advantageous.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a volunteer placement designed as a practical learning experience for recent graduates and early-career professionals. You will gain direct exposure to public finance management and anti-corruption programming, build hands-on skills in research, stakeholder coordination, and project documentation, and contribute to meaningful governance work in Kenya.