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 of the rights of
the child.
Programme Manager- Access to Justice
Reports to the Executive Director
Responsibilities
The suitable candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Manage
and coordinate all projects under the Access to Justice Programme.
- Formulate
annual and operational programme activity plans and budgets.
- Managing
and Coordinating Operations of the Pro bono Scheme
- Effective
Service Delivery Under the Legal Aid Clinic
- Mainstreaming
Child Rights and Offering Technical Input to Government of Kenya on Child
Justice.
- Undertake
the implementation of assigned projects.
- Undertake
human resource management within the programme
- Resource
mobilization for the programme through concept papers and proposal
writing.
Qualifications
- Be
an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a Degree in Law from a
recognized University.
- Minimum
of 5 years experience in litigation with current practicing certificate.
- Good
working knowledge of legal aid
- Exceptional
programming and technical expertise in the area of child rights and human
rights.
- Excellent
interpersonal, management and teamwork skills.
- A
relevant Masters Degree would be an added advantage.
- Must
have a valid and clean driving license.
Legal Officers
(5 Positions)
Duty station - Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, Lodwar.
Reporting to Program Manager, Access to Justice Program
Duties
- Preparation
of case histories for The CRADLE clients.
- Conducting
pretrial briefings for children.
- Assist
in the management of the legal aid clinics and Child Help Desks.
- Interviewing
clients, fact finding and drafting pleadings and court attendance.
- Undertake
litigation on child rights in courts all over the country.
- Undertake
implementation of assigned projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum
first Degree in Law and must possess current practicing certificate.
- At
least three years experience in litigation.
- Should
have management and organizational skills.
- Have
a good understanding of child rights issues especially in Kenya.
Kindly indicate the preferred station in the application
Counselor
(1 Position)
The occupant of this office will be stationed at Lodwar office
Reporting to Lead Counselor, Access to Justice Program
Duties
- Offer
pre-screening services to clients;
- Offer
individual, group and role play therapy to traumatized children.
- Conduct
pre-trial preparations and role-plays for children and witnesses;
- Undertake
fact finding missions in various places;
- Undertake
home, shelter and school visits for children assisted by The CRADLE;
- Identify
and offer referral services for children in need of care and protection;
- Undertake
training for stakeholders on basic counseling skills;
- Research,
synthesize and document counseling information relating to the goals of
The CRADLE.
- Undertake
lobbying and advocacy activities on issues related to Juvenile Justice.
Qualifications
- Minimum
first Degree in Social Sciences with specialization in Social Work,
Counseling/ or Psychology
- At
least 2 years experience in social work / counseling.
- Should
have management and organizational skills.
- Have
a good understanding of child rights issues especially in Kenya.
- Experience
in trauma counseling especially children is an added advantage.
If you meet the above qualifications kindly submit your hard
copy application by postal mail or hand delivery to the address below by the
15th October 2012 noting to include the names and addresses of at least two
referees, copies of relevant certificates and telephone and email.
Your application should be in The CRADLE job application format available on our website under the jobs section.
For more details of the vacancies visit our website.
The Selection Panel,
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue, Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100,
Nairobi.
Website: www.thecradle.or.ke
