Senior Program Officer & Senior Legal Counsel-Access to
Justice
FIDA/SPO/11/2018
FIDA
Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant
position:
FIDA/SPO/11/2018
Position Based In Mombasa
FIDA
Kenya is a non-profit, non -partisan Organization committed to a society that
respects and upholds women’s rights through the provision of legal aid,
mediation services, women’s rights monitoring, advocacy, education and
awareness creation.
Candidates from Coast region are encouraged to apply.
Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of
Programmes
Responsibilities
·
Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya
clients.
·
Provide legal representation to FIDA
Kenya clients.
·
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
·
Make interventions and petitions on
behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest
Litigation (PIL).
·
Link with strategic partners
including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
·
Support clients to access justice
through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice
systems.
·
Training clients on self-representation.
·
Preparation of programme /activity
plans and reports.
·
Authorize expenditure at the
sector/departmental level through approving requisitions, approving litigation
fund.
·
Monitor and evaluate programmes and
activities (prepare and oversee the preparation of team’s work plan, result
based management reports, monthly team reports, activity reports)
·
Supervises staff in Mombasa regional
office.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized University.
·
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
·
Must possess a valid practicing
certificate.
·
Should have knowledge of program
planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
·
Must possess strong writing skills,
proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
tasks.
·
Demonstrated knowledge and experience
in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
·
Strong interpersonal communication
skills.
PR & Communication Officer
FIDA/PRC/11/2018:
To Be Based In Nairobi
Reports to the Deputy Executive
Director & Head of Programmes.
Responsibilities
·
Develop a communication strategy that
speaks to goals, tactics, visibility and branding strategies for FIDA Kenya to
ensure it remains on top of issues of gender and transformative justice.
·
Coordination of publicity and
advocacy strategies for various FIDA Kenya programs and activities seeking high
level placement in print, broadcast and online media.
·
Monitoring and ensuring media
coverage of FIDA Kenya and women’s rights issues and responding to the same.
·
Liaising with and managing media
inquiries and interview requests.
·
Drafting of speeches, press
statements and articles for publication in various media releases.
·
Coordination of press conferences and
other media events.
·
FIDA Kenya website updating and
support in maintenance.
·
Networking with like-minded
organizations for information sharing.
·
Manage the preparation and production
of FIDA Kenya journals and publications.
·
Take lead in developing content and
engaging in Social media management for the organization including twitter,
Facebook etc.
·
Be the overall events Manager for all
FIDA Kenya related activities to ensure that the branding aspect of the
organization is upheld and by so doing all of the organizations related
activities are well branded with the relevant banners, logos and trademark
colour of the organization.
·
Evaluation of opportunities for
partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an ongoing basis.
·
Management of the FIDA Kenya resource
Centre to ensure that it is stocked with up to date and recent materials that
are relevant to the organizations work.
Qualifications
·
Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognized University majoring in Journalism or Mass Communication or its
equivalent in related fields.
·
MUST have 5 Years post
qualification professional experience.
·
Demonstrated knowledge and experience
in gender & women’s rights issues. Knowledge of media and experience in
media program management.
·
Work in the NGO sector will be an
added advantage.
·
Proficiency in computers and managing
websites.
·
Excellent presentation and
communication skills.
·
Ability to work with minimum
supervision, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work
under pressure.
·
Strong interpersonal communication
skills/Social person.
·
Proven excellent writing skills in
both English and Kiswahili, with strong organizational skills and ability to
work in a team-oriented environment.
Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice
(Maternity Cover: Jan – June 2019)
FIDA/SLC/11/2018
Report to: The Deputy Executive
Director and Head of Programmes
Responsibilities
·
Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya
clients.
·
Provide legal representation to FIDA
Kenya Clients.
·
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
·
Prepare case strategies in
consultation with the team leader.
·
Make interventions and petitions on
behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest
Litigation (PIL).
·
Link with strategic partners
including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
·
Support clients to access justice
through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice
systems.
·
Training clients on
self-representation.
·
Preparation of programme /activity
plans and reports.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized University.
·
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
·
Must possess a valid practicing
certificate.
·
Should have knowledge of program
planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
·
Must possess strong writing skills,
proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
tasks.
·
Demonstrated knowledge and experience
in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
·
Strong interpersonal communication
skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who fully meet
the above criteria should send their applications along with an updated
Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be a former
Supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact,
addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm
on 30th November 2018.
Send the email to:
The Executive Director,
FIDA Kenya,
Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road,
P.O. Box 46324-00100,
NAIROBI
E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org
Only email applications will be
considered. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity
employer.