FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:-
Senior Legal Counsel
(to be based in the Mombasa Office)
FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel, who will be responsible for the day to day running of the Mombasa office.
Duties:-
Senior Legal Counsel
(to be based in the Mombasa Office)
FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel, who will be responsible for the day to day running of the Mombasa office.
Duties:-
- Oversees the day to day running of the Mombasa legal aid clinic
- Prepare court strategies in consultation with Head of Programmes
- Supervise legal counsel and other support staff within the team
- Makes interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues
- Provide legal advice to FIDA clients
- Conduct mediation between parties
- Prepare pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs
- Court attendance
- Liaise with other NGO's, Government departments and relevant bodies in gender related cases.
Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
- Advocate of the High Court with over seven (7) years experience. (Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage).
- Should have proven management capabilities,
- Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills,
- Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Should be able to work under pressure
- Wide knowledge and experience in gender & women's rights Issues.
- Results oriented, creative and innovative
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Must be a good team player, highly self motivated & self driven.
Program Officer, Transformative Justice Team
(to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:-
(to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:-
- Analyzing proposed laws and policies for gender responsiveness.
- Commissioning, supervising, editing and managing researches undertaken by consultants.
- Preparing position papers and making presentations in forums on gender and women's rights.
- Organizing and facilitating in workshops on constitutional, transitional justice, legislative and policy advocacy.
- Preparing memoranda to different authorities on policy reform.
- Developing policy briefs and other I.E.C materials on gender related subjects.
- Internal and external reporting to donors and other partners.
- Maintaining FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
- Undertake any other tasks as commensurate with the post.
Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
- A University degree preferably a Bachelor of Law Degree.
- At least three years experience in human rights work.
- Demonstrated knowledge in women's rights and community work.
- Proficiency in computers, organizational and analytical skills.
- Proven excellent writing, documentation and editorial skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and good presentation skills.
- Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
Administrative Assistant
(to be based in the Kisumu Office)
Duties:-
(to be based in the Kisumu Office)
Duties:-
- Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
- Manage the reception.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail including courier.
- Create and maintain an effective filing system.
- Deal with correspondence, reports and pleadings including drafting, typing and ensuring follow-up.
- Coordinate provision of utilities and stationery.
- Provide financial budgeting and requisitions.
- Maintain proper financial records.
- Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Oversees service and maintenance of office furniture/ equipment.
- Maintain efficiency of operations at the office through prompt payment of bills.
- Responsible for ensuring a clean working environment for all staff and clients through adequate supervision of office cleaning.
Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-
- Experience of working in a non-governmental organisation.
- Must have information technology skills and be proficient in microsoft office applications.
- Ability to maintain proper petty cash.
- A clear understanding of basic office administration. Basic knowledge of accounting.
- KATC qualifications are an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and pleasant personality.
- Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers-Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road
P.O Box 46324-00100
Nairobi
Email: info@fidakenya.org
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