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The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for
Tax Justice. TJN-A aims to promote socially just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa.
We advocate 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.
As an organization we seek 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.
Stop the bleeding Campaign
Africa loses massive financial resources, about US$50 billion each year through illicit activities of
multinational companies and rich individuals. These resources, if retained in the continent, could be
invested in productive sectors of these economies to lift Africas growing population from underdevelopment and poverty.
The multiplier effects of these losses are much larger. Illicit Funds Flows (IFFs) from Africa in real terms
mean loss of jobs, income, decent education, health facilities and other basic infrastructure critical to
structurally transform the economy of countries in Africa and the socio-economic conditions of African
citizens
It is against this backdrop that the Interim Working Group (IWG) of the African IFF Campaign Platform
comprising six Pan-African organizations namely Tax Justice Network-Africa (TJN-A), Third World NetworkAfrica (TWN-Af), Africa Forum and Network on Debt and Development
(AFRODAD), the African Womens Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), the African
Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Trust Africa
supported and joined by the Global Alliance for Tax Justice (GATJ) launched the #Stopthebleeding Africa
IFF campaign on June 25, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
TJN-A as the leading organization on this campaign is looking for suitable candidate to fill in the position
To lead develop strategies aimed at influencing policy makers, peers and other stakeholders
through extensive networking, lobbying and partnership
To work in partnership with other organizations, academics, activists and policy makers, and
to help build coalitions as and where appropriate and as part of broader campaign strategies
Lead on using Engaging Networks like e-campaigning avenues (Facebook, twitter) and
ensure outreach through social media
To work with the Communications Team to secure media coverage in support of campaigns
objectives
To set targets for online campaigning activity and deliver regular evaluation reports and
updates on campaigns
Identify potential working relationships and partnerships for TJN-A to advance its policy and
specific campaign goals
Develop and/or contribute to the development of M&E plans and guide MEL activities
throughout the campaign
To work with national tax platforms to identify those members or groups of volunteers who
are actively campaigning and proactively engage them in campaigning
To work with our member organizations and other tax professionals to develop content for
campaigns material
Mobilize members of the public and supporters to take action to support specific tax justice
campaigns
To work with the Outreach Manager to ensure the campaigns network continues to grow in
strength.
To attend national and regional meetings and other events to present and or discuss policy
and campaign asks with the involved party
To design and carry out campaigning presentations for national and regional member
organizations
To implement systems and processes to ensure that the public is involved in the stop the
bleeding campaign and lobbying activities. For example, parliamentary meetings like the
MPs meetings organized by the Secretariat.
Administrative support
To develop and maintain manual and electronic filing systems for key campaign materials,
ensuring that information is readily available.
To liaise with the Information Management Unit to ensure the TJN-A campaigners database
is maintained and that processes are efficient.
Common Accountabilities
Represents TJN-A at meetings, functions and events, some of which may occur outside normal
office hours and may involve long-distance travel
Performs any other reasonable duties and tasks as requested by the Communications,
Campaigns and Outreach Manager
Ability to lobby and engage in effective public campaigning with an understanding of how
to generate public interest and participation in campaigns
Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities, manage projects effectively and
identify and act on priorities
Good computer skills including word processing and basic database management
knowledge of electronic media, and ability to use the Internet effectively for research and
campaigning purposes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French and ability to
communicate complicated messages authoritatively and clearly, to different audiences
Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the aims and objectives of TJN-A
Desirable
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs
alongside a letter of motivation to the following email address by the 27th January 2016.
Email: recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net