Legal Aid Assistant Positions (2)
Location: Nairobi and Naivasha
Our client, a nongovernmental organization whose major position is to promote and uphold women and girls in society through advocating for opportunities that explore their potentials is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be reporting to the Legal Aid & Litigation Program Officer–
Duties and Responsibilities Location: Nairobi and Naivasha
Our client, a nongovernmental organization whose major position is to promote and uphold women and girls in society through advocating for opportunities that explore their potentials is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be reporting to the Legal Aid & Litigation Program Officer–
- Support in
providing legal advice to clients who are women and girls survivors of
Gender based violence
- Provide
trainings on legal representation to 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
- Offer Legal Aid
to women survivors of violence and undertake legal research
- Undertaking any
other duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to time
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree or Diploma in Law
- Advocate of the
High court of Kenya added advantage
- Should have
knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation
- Should have at
least 2 years hands on experience in a similar position
- Must be 35 years
of age and below
Skills and Competencies
- Must possess
strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Self-motivated,
extremely organized, and collegial and have the ability to function
- Must have
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word), as well as
impeccable field and internet –based research abilities.
- Strong interest
in the area of women’s rights and a commitment to the empowerment of
women.
- Good
interpersonal skill, co-operative attitude, cultural sensitivity, and
positive attitude to work.
To apply, send your CV
ONLY to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 6th April 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
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