_____________________________________________________________________________________ TI-Kenya is part of the Transparency International group that is non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of corrupt free world.TI-Kenya is an autonomous chapter in the transparency international movement, a global coalition against corruption with which we share the knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
Transparency International, Kenya in collaboration with partners in Nairobi, Coast, North Rift and Western Kenya regions plan to establish Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) as a strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption.Working in partnership with legal aid organisations namely: Kituo Cha Sheria, CLEAR, Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kenya National Human Rights Commission and others, Ti-Kenya shall through ALAC do among other things:
· Facilitate provision of impartial and professional legal advice and legal disputes
· Promote legal advice and assistance to victims or witnesses of corruption through partnership with legal aid organisations
· Enhance citizen’s access to legal services through information, Education and communication support
· Undertake advocacy on a broader anti-corruption reform agenda
· Enhance institutional capacity in complaint assessment and processing to enable citizens pursue corrupt-related issues.
To accomplish these, Ti-Kenya plans to hire an ALAC Officer to be stationed in Nairobi to accomplish the following responsibilities:
Job Description
· To coordinate and promote an Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) campaign in Nairobi Kenya, thereby contributing to greater citizen empowerment in the fight against corruption.
· Oversee and coordinate all aspects of an Advocacy and legal Advice Centre (ALAC) issues in Nairobi including its formation, institutionalisation, staffing and resource mobilisation
· Manage a Citizen Complaints project.
· Act as main contact point for other stakeholders on issues of common interest on the ALAC activities in Nairobi
· Coordinate documentation of all ALAC activities in the region
Main Duties
· Support the Citizen Demand Programme Coordinator and Programme Officers to produce awareness materials for ALAC publicity campaigns
· Market ALAC project to the public and stakeholders in the region
· In liaison with the Research Officer, facilitate research activities on ALAC, including surveys.
· Participate in monitoring and evaluating of ALAC activities
· Ensure efficiency and accuracy of filing systems and coordinate other information management systems relating to the ALAC activities in Nairobi.
· Facilitate production of ALAC project reports and documentation of ALAC activities in Nairobi
· Closely liaise with partner institutions and track progress on complaints handed over to them
· Contribute to TI-Kenya overall strategic plan implementation and Citizen Demand Programme in specific
· Source funding through researching and targeting trusts , donors , foundations whose criteria match the project and activities
· Establish office and document requirements for premises and eensuring that the premises provide sufficient capacity for the project
Qualifications
· Degree in Law
· Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
· Qualification in project management will be an added advantage
Skills and Experience
· Minimum two (2) years experience in a similar environment
· Excellent public speaking , communication and interpersonal skills
· Customer, client or public complaint handling experience
· Project planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
· Solid Strategic Planning experience
· Excellent writing and Analytical skills
· Computer Literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, database management)
· Experience in report writing
· Experience in people management
· Knowledge of corruption and governance issues
· Team worker, able to work with minimum supervision
· Excellent skills in public relations and capacity to cultivate strong networks with relevant stakeholders
Reporting:
Reports to the Citizen Demand Programme Coordinator in the first instanceApplications Cover letter & CV should be received on/before close of business of 16th February, 2010 to:
Deputy Executive Director/Head of Programmes
Transparency International-Kenya
ACK Garden House, 3rd Floor, Wing D1st Ngong Avenue,
Nairobi,
Box 198,00200
transparency @ tikenya.org
Please include VACANCY ALAC NAIROBI in the reference line.
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Any questions on this opportunity please email: kenyanjobsandvacancies@googlemail.com or get us on facebook
Transparency International, Kenya in collaboration with partners in Nairobi, Coast, North Rift and Western Kenya regions plan to establish Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) as a strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption.Working in partnership with legal aid organisations namely: Kituo Cha Sheria, CLEAR, Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kenya National Human Rights Commission and others, Ti-Kenya shall through ALAC do among other things:
· Facilitate provision of impartial and professional legal advice and legal disputes
· Promote legal advice and assistance to victims or witnesses of corruption through partnership with legal aid organisations
· Enhance citizen’s access to legal services through information, Education and communication support
· Undertake advocacy on a broader anti-corruption reform agenda
· Enhance institutional capacity in complaint assessment and processing to enable citizens pursue corrupt-related issues.
To accomplish these, Ti-Kenya plans to hire an ALAC Officer to be stationed in Nairobi to accomplish the following responsibilities:
Job Description
· To coordinate and promote an Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) campaign in Nairobi Kenya, thereby contributing to greater citizen empowerment in the fight against corruption.
· Oversee and coordinate all aspects of an Advocacy and legal Advice Centre (ALAC) issues in Nairobi including its formation, institutionalisation, staffing and resource mobilisation
· Manage a Citizen Complaints project.
· Act as main contact point for other stakeholders on issues of common interest on the ALAC activities in Nairobi
· Coordinate documentation of all ALAC activities in the region
Main Duties
· Support the Citizen Demand Programme Coordinator and Programme Officers to produce awareness materials for ALAC publicity campaigns
· Market ALAC project to the public and stakeholders in the region
· In liaison with the Research Officer, facilitate research activities on ALAC, including surveys.
· Participate in monitoring and evaluating of ALAC activities
· Ensure efficiency and accuracy of filing systems and coordinate other information management systems relating to the ALAC activities in Nairobi.
· Facilitate production of ALAC project reports and documentation of ALAC activities in Nairobi
· Closely liaise with partner institutions and track progress on complaints handed over to them
· Contribute to TI-Kenya overall strategic plan implementation and Citizen Demand Programme in specific
· Source funding through researching and targeting trusts , donors , foundations whose criteria match the project and activities
· Establish office and document requirements for premises and eensuring that the premises provide sufficient capacity for the project
Qualifications
· Degree in Law
· Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
· Qualification in project management will be an added advantage
Skills and Experience
· Minimum two (2) years experience in a similar environment
· Excellent public speaking , communication and interpersonal skills
· Customer, client or public complaint handling experience
· Project planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
· Solid Strategic Planning experience
· Excellent writing and Analytical skills
· Computer Literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, database management)
· Experience in report writing
· Experience in people management
· Knowledge of corruption and governance issues
· Team worker, able to work with minimum supervision
· Excellent skills in public relations and capacity to cultivate strong networks with relevant stakeholders
Reporting:
Reports to the Citizen Demand Programme Coordinator in the first instanceApplications Cover letter & CV should be received on/before close of business of 16th February, 2010 to:
Deputy Executive Director/Head of Programmes
Transparency International-Kenya
ACK Garden House, 3rd Floor, Wing D1st Ngong Avenue,
Nairobi,
Box 198,00200
transparency @ tikenya.org
Please include VACANCY ALAC NAIROBI in the reference line.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Any questions on this opportunity please email: kenyanjobsandvacancies@googlemail.com or get us on facebook
