Job Title: Assistant
Programme Manager – Legal
Job Ref.: RCO-271667
Location: Garissa
Reporting Lines:
Post holder reports to: Program Manager - Dadaab
Staff reporting to this post: Assistant Program officer Legal and Psychosocial
Organisation Mission: To
protect and promote the rights and dignity of refugees and other forced
migrants through enabling programmes on legal aid, advocacy and awareness
creation. Job Ref.: RCO-271667
Location: Garissa
Reporting Lines:
Post holder reports to: Program Manager - Dadaab
Staff reporting to this post: Assistant Program officer Legal and Psychosocial
Job
Purpose: To
provide legal advice and procedural support to the organization on issues relating
to and affecting displaced persons as well as administrative legal matters in
an effective and efficient manner. Coordinate Garissa Sub-office.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend
to clients at the legal aid clinic and asses cases for intervention.
- Seek
access to clients in detention, ascertaining the conditions under which
such clients are being detained, and provide them with appropriate legal
and other assistance in accordance with Organisation policy.
- Provide
legal representation to refugees especially unaccompanied and separated
minors, GBV survivors in court, in police stations and child protection
cases.
- Conduct
investigations; participate in boards of inquiry and advising on
appropriate action to be taken.
- Prepare
responses to enquiries on legal issues on laws relating to refugees and
other forced migrants from Organisation staff, governments,
inter-governmental organizations, institutions, and the public.
- Prepare
legal briefs and studies on a variety of legal issues and instruments.
- Develop
and maintain a database of and relations with internal /external referral
partners.
- Update
and manage the client databases.
- Participate
in capacity building of the Organisation’s stakeholders in relation to
domestic and international laws that relate to refugees and other forced
migrants.
- Prepare
monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
- Coordinate
legal and administrative activities in Garissa Sub-office
- Supervise
and provide leadership to Organisation staff in Garissa
- Support
the development of proposal for fundraising for program work.
- Coordinate
and carry out program budgetary and administrative tasks.
- Such
other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be
required, commensurate with your grade.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law
- Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- At
least one year experience in civil and criminal litigation.
- Experience
working with an NGO/Humanitarian field is an added advantage.
- Having
worked in administrative office is an added advantage.
- Knowledge
of the Kenyan Legal system and of regional & international instruments
on refugees and human rights.
Working Conditions: The
Job is complex, sensitive and stressful and requires flexibility and a willingness
to travel.
Behaviour Competencies:
Behaviour Competencies:
- Professionalism:
In-depth theoretical knowledge of and significant experience in relevant
fields of refugee law, Strong analytical, problem solving and drafting
skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to
sensitive, complex legal issues.
- Communication:
Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and
presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of
French is desired.
- Technology
Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant
software applications, in particular information databases,
internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
- Teamwork:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people
of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
- Managing
Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop junior staff
as required
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements
should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae
indicating expected salary and their daytime contact, to
eastafricaposting@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be the title of the
POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered.
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews
The Recruiting Organisation is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews
The Recruiting Organisation is an equal opportunity employer.