Legal Internship (3 Months)
Ref:WRAP/INTERN/LEGAL/2015
Women's Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP) is a national, non-governmental {NGO}, non-profit, human rights organization that exists to identify and educate the community on the causes and effects of gender violence and child abuse, and to offer services that address the needs of abused and violated women and children.
WRAP is urgently looking for a Legal Intern and is inviting applications from
qualified candidates. The successful candidate shall commence work on 5th
January, 2015Women's Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP) is a national, non-governmental {NGO}, non-profit, human rights organization that exists to identify and educate the community on the causes and effects of gender violence and child abuse, and to offer services that address the needs of abused and violated women and children.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Legal Officer, the Intern will:
- Assisting Legal Officer with drafting of all
legal correspondences and documents for clients on behalf of WRAP.
- Filing documents that are related to legal
matters on behalf of WRAP Clients
- Be involved in court attendance and attending
to clients who come to WRAP in search of legal aid and advice.
- Undertaking arbitration/reconciliation and
mediations when need arises
- When need arises undertake fact finding
missions to verify facts on matters where WRAP intends to intervene.
- Participate and attend workshops/ seminars and
other networking meetings on behalf of WRAP when called upon to do so -
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- Facilitating community awareness and
sensitization on human rights i.e. Legal aid clinics
- Any other tasks that may be assigned by the
Legal.
Skills, Experience & Academic
Qualifications:
- Sound Degree in Law or should be in the final
year of completion in the university (Proof of testimonials or letter from
University shall be required)
- Commendable knowledge of the provisions of the
children’s Act, UNCRC and ACRWC and other National and international
instruments on laws protecting children and women.
- Passion, commitment and understanding on
children and women’s rights.
- Very good research writing and presentation
skills.
- Demonstrate ability in the use of PC based
software including Microsoft office suite, word, excel, power point, SPSS
and outlook.
- Good oral and written skills in both English
and Swahili.
- Good Communication, interpersonal and people
management skills.
- Good organizational and analytical, management
and supervisory skills.
- Willingness and learning attitude is
paramount.
- Knowledge and interest in WRAP’s work
If you meet these requirements please
send your detailed resume addressed to The Chairperson, stating your current
and expected salary, in addition to 3 (three) references, a day time telephone
contact and email address.
Address:
Address:
The Legal Officer,
Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)
P.O. Box 3006-00200
Nairobi.
Email address: wrapkenya@hotmail.com
Closing date for Applications: - 8th December, 2014
Note:
Due to a high volume of applications
received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
WRAP shall place no restrictions on
the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
