The CRADLE is a non-governmental, non-partisan and not- for- profit organization committed to the promotion, protection and enhancement of the rights of the child through legal aid; legislative and policy advocacy; awareness creation; and research, monitoring and documentation.
The CRADLE is seeking for 3 qualified and experienced Advocates for the following positions:
Legal Assistant - Eldoret, Malindi and Mombasa
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Legal Aid Program
Responsibilities
The CRADLE is seeking for 3 qualified and experienced Advocates for the following positions:
Legal Assistant - Eldoret, Malindi and Mombasa
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Legal Aid Program
Responsibilities
- Interviewing clients and drafting pleadings.
- Undertake litigation on child rights in courts situated in Eldoret, Mombasa and Malindi and their environs
- Conducting pretrial briefings for children.
- Undertake fact –finding missions.
- Managing the Child Help Desk at the Eldoret Law Courts, Tononoka Children’s Court and Malindi Child Protection Unit.
- Assist in formulation of annual and operational project activity plans and budgets.
- Assist in overall management, control and coordination of The CRADLE’s Pro Bono Lawyers scheme in the three regions.
- Undertake research and the development of IEC materials.
- Preparation of case histories for The CRADLE clients.
- Assist Programme Manager in mobilization of funds for the project.
Qualifications
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a degree in law from a recognized University with at least 2 years experience.
- Must possess a current practicing certificate.
- Demonstrated understanding of child rights issues especially in Kenya.
- Must be computer literate.
- Should have management and organizational skills.
- Good communication, presentation, research and analysis skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision.
- Should be proactive, self motivated and able to work in a team.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Your application MUST BE in The CRADLE job application format available on our website under the jobs section.
You may also obtain a copy of the same form from our offices.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Selection Panel,
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue,
Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100,
Nairobi.
Website: www.thecradle.or.ke
Email: info@thecradle.or.ke
Legal Assistant - Eldoret, Malindi and Mombasa
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