Jahwar Amber Fund Creative Writer Job in Kenya

The Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and  conservatism.Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men.We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.

We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya.

Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012. 

Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.

Balozi Journal Program

Balozi is a bi -annual international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of diplomacy and science and on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions.

Balozi also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting religion, religious freedom and the wider public.

Balozi Journal is published by the Jahwar Amber Fund, a registered not-for-profit organization in Kenya, committed to the freedom of expression, science and discovery in all areas of human endeavor.

It works mostly with Artists and Creative Economists in accomplishing its strategic visions. Balozi Journal is First, to serve artists through prompt publication of significant advances in any branch of Art, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning Art and Culture.

Second, to ensure that the creations of Art are rapidly disseminated to the public throughout the world, in a fashion that conveys their significance for knowledge, culture and daily life.

Volunteering Creative Writer

Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, utilizing sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet personal standards and satisfy needs of client, publisher, director, or producer.Selects subject or theme for writing project based on personal interest and writing specialty, or assignment from publisher, client, producer, or director.Develops factors, such as theme, plot, characterization, psychological analysis, historical environment, action, and dialogue, to create material.Writes humorous material for publication or performance, such as comedy routines, gags, comedy shows, or scripts for entertainers.Writes fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, novel, biography, article, descriptive or critical analysis, or essay.Writes play or script for moving pictures or television, based on original ideas or adapted from fictional, historical, or narrative sources.Organizes material for project, plans arrangement or outline, and writes synopsis.Collaborates with other writers on specific projects.Confers with client, publisher, or producer to discuss development changes or revisions.Any University degree or diplomaExcellent EnglishKnowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing stylesThe ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.Writing experience of more that 6 monthsInternet and computer access at homeClear understanding of the term PLAGIARISMThe writer will be given exclusive access to account and take order besides working at his/her own peace, pace and pleasure. For inquiries: Ms. Grace Wangechi - gwangechikamau@gmail.com

Jahwar Amber Fund Patronage Job in Kenya

Jahwar Amber Fund – Patronage Program
About JAF
The Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.

We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya.

Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012. 

Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.

Patron Needed

The role of the patron, better known as patronage, is the provision of encouragement, support, privileged access and at times financial assistance to an organization. 

However, the particular roles vary depending on the type of patronage in question; the arts patronage usually infers to the kind of support that royalty given to sculptors, painters and musicians. Political patronage on the other hand would infer to the allocation of state resources to the foundation for its support to implement the county processes.

The Patrons Program at Jahwar Amber Foundation in raised $2 million and directly impacted more than 600 villages and community groups across Africa.

The Patrons Program recruits individuals who make significant contributions and donate their time to needy communities.  

Patrons are paired with a community and are encouraged to become active members of its Village Advisory Board (Baraza).  Together the Patrons Program staff, Patrons, Advisory Boards and the community administrators work to improve any or all aspects of the community– from finances to development to social facilities. Efficient cultural management, human rights advocacy programs and architecturally designed social-halls are just some of the results.  The Patrons Program is also able to leverage the Patrons’ involvement to attract further community support from foundations and private sources.

The Patrons Program is currently accepting resumes/cover letters for the Fellow position. Interviews will be scheduled beginning in September 2013. The position will begin in January 2014.

Patrons Program Fellow – Role Description

The Patrons Program’s six person staff works directly with the four JAF villages. This team of professionals focuses on:

FundraisingIdentifying, launching and managing program and human rights curriculum enhancements, including art, music, drama and computer education programsBuilding JAF Village Advisory BoardsIdentifying and securing PatronsMarketing the Patrons ProgramA Fellow would serve as an integral member of the team, supporting all of the above initiatives.  Specific responsibilities would include: Writing the JAF Patronage bi-monthly newsletter for donors, foundations, all JAF Community Advisory Board members and friends of the program Supporting the specific needs of various communities, their village heads, and their Community Advisory Boards including attending Community Advisory Board meetings, planning and executing fundraising events, assisting with community art marketing campaigns and financial analysis.Drafting grants and program annual reportsCompiling information for prospective and current donors and foundationsWorking as the liaison between outside programs and the JAF VilagaesThis position offers a wide range of experiences.  In a typical week, a Patrons Program Fellow may visit villages in an economically depressed neighborhood like Kajiado, meet with the Executive Director of a Maasai Handicraft program, prepare a summary of the village’s finances, and manage a fundraiser.  A patron is like an investor to the Jahwar Amber Foundation and it allows the concerned to give back to the society in a worthwhile fashion.

Contact:

Director of Programs,
Jahwar Amber Foundation
P.O. Box 75986 – 00200,
Citysquare, Nairobi

Voice: +254733867644
Fax: +254 0207253589
Email: wnyokabi@yahoo.com