FIDA Kenya is a non-profit, non
-partisan Organization committed to a society that respects and upholds women’s
rights through the provision of legal aid, mediation services, women’s rights
monitoring, advocacy, education and awareness creation.
FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a
suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:
Deputy Executive Director and Head of
Programmes
Job Ref: FIDA/DED/05/2018
1 Position
Reports to the Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Under the guidance of Executive
Director, manage and ensure the formulation and successful implementation of
FIDA Kenya programmes.
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Provide leadership, motivation,
mentorship and productivity within the programs.
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Contribute to the development of
programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
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Providing technical support to
programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and
information.
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Assist in developing and periodically
reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
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Assist in developing and periodically
reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
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Review and submitted funding concepts
and proposals from the Finance department in consultation with the Executive
Director.
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Ensure the development of quality
proposals and submission of donor reports.
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Representing FIDA Kenya in external
donors’ forums and partner activities.
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Coordinate the running of the three
offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
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Assist the Executive Director to
build and sustain effective partnerships with government, like minded
organizations and other civil societies.
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Assist the Executive Director in
enhancing FIDA Kenya’s visibility.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with a current practicing certificate and over 7 years’ post admission
experience, 3 of which should be in senior management. A Masters qualification
will be an added advantage.
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Knowledge of program planning,
designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
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Knowledge and experience in Human
Rights, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues.
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Experience in litigation.
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Proven management capabilities with
experience in a busy office.
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Results oriented, creative and
innovative.
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Ability to manage professional staff
with diverse skills.
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Must be a good team player,
self-motivated & self-driven.
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Excellent writing and communication
skills.
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Proficiency in computers,
organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Senior Legal
Counsel – Access to Justice
To Be Based in Mombasa
Job Ref: FIDA/SPO/05/2018
(1 Position)
Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya
clients.
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Provide legal representation to FIDA
Kenya Clients.
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Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
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Prepare case strategies in
consultation with the team leader.
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Make interventions and petitions on
behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest
Litigation (PIL).
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Link with strategic partners
including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
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Support clients to access justice
through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice
systems.
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Training clients on
self-representation.
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Preparation of programme /activity
plans and reports.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized University.
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
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Must possess a valid practicing
certificate.
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Should have knowledge of program
planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
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Must possess strong writing skills,
proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
tasks.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience
in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
·
Strong interpersonal communication
skills.
Monitoring &
Evaluation Officer
FIDA/M&E/05/2018
1 Position
Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Monitor development and
implementation of programme activities included in annual work plan with
particular focus on results, impacts and lesson learning.
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Promote results based approach to
M&E, emphasizing on results and impacts.
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Provide support and guidance to
programme staff on M&E activities.
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Follow up on monthly reports from
staff on programme progress against work plan and provide feedback highlighting
areas of concern and progress and ensure their timely submission.
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Organize and provide refresher
training in M&E for staff.
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Facilitate, design and implement
M& E tools.
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Undertake and facilitate the
implementation of M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance
questions, indicators, methods and formats.
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Identify problems with the M&E
system and modify the system, as necessary.
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Ensure that staff are receiving
adequate support to be able to implement their M&E functions.
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Any other duties assigned by the
supervisor from time-to-time.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Social
Sciences/Project Management/Statistics.
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At least THREE (3) YEARS relevant
experience in monitoring & evaluation, project management, networking,
donor relations and developing/writing project proposals.
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Experience with Monitoring &
Evaluation systems in NGO context.
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Professional certification in M&E
and member of a professional body.
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Experience in proposal writing and
resource mobilization strategies.
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Proficient in MS Office Suite and
highly organized and able to multitask.
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Proficiency in statistical computer
packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI-INFO etc.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who fully meet
the above criteria should send their applications along with an updated
Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be a former
Supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact to recruitment@fidakenya.org addressed
to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm on 25th May 2018.
The Executive Director
FIDA Kenya
Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi
FIDA Kenya
Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi
Note: Only email applications will be considered.
Only successful candidates will be
contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity
employer.