A women’s right nongovernmental and nonprofit making
organization seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be reporting
to the Legal Aid & Litigation Program Officer.
Location: To be based in the Nairobi and Naivasha Office
Duties:-Location: To be based in the Nairobi and Naivasha Office
- Support
in providing legal advice to our clients who are women and girls survivors
of Gender based violence.
- Provide
trainings on legal representation to our clients who are women and girls
survivors of Gender based violence.
- Participate
in preparation of pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs.
- Intervene
and petition on behalf of the public in gender related issues.
- Take
up public interest litigation cases for advocacy.
- Develop
and maintain partnerships with other NGO’s, Government departments and
relevant bodies in gender related cases.
- Undertaking
legal research.
- Offering
Legal Aid to women survivors of violence.
- Undertaking
associated general administration including correspondence, the
preparation of reports etc.
- Undertaking
any other duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to time.
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:-
- Bachelor’s
degree or Diploma in Law
- Advocate
of the High court of Kenya is an added advantage.
- Should
have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation.
Competencies
- Must
possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational
skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Should
be able to work under pressure.
- Demonstrate
knowledge and interest in gender and women’s rights issues.
- Results
oriented, creative and innovative.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must
be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
Skills required for the position
- Self-motivated,
extremely organized, and collegial and have the ability to function.
- Working
well under pressure while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
S/he must be:
- Willing
to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently
as well as function as a member of a team.
- The
candidate must have demonstrated organizational skills and excellent
computer.
- Skills
including proficiency Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Impeccable
field and internet –based research abilities.
- Ability
to work in a diverse team.
- Strong
interest in the area of women’s rights and a commitment to the empowerment
of women.
- It
is also important with good interpersonal skill, co-operative attitude,
cultural sensitivity, and positive attitude to working.
- Languages
- Excellent writing skills in English, with fluency in speaking Kiswahili.
Apply no later than 14th April 2012
Application Process
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by 14th April 2012.
Please submit the full application by email to: panelselection@gmail.com
Attach your Curriculum Vitae with three references and application letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by 14th April 2012.
Please submit the full application by email to: panelselection@gmail.com
Attach your Curriculum Vitae with three references and application letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
