A women’s right nongovernmental and nonprofit making
organization seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be reporting
to the Legal Aid & Litigation Program Officer.
Location: To be based in the Nairobi and Naivasha Office
Duties:-Location: To be based in the Nairobi and Naivasha Office
- Support in
providing legal advice to our clients who are women and girls survivors of
Gender based violence.
- Provide
trainings on legal representation to our 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.
- Undertaking
legal research.
- Offering Legal
Aid to women survivors of violence.
- Undertaking
associated general administration including correspondence, the
preparation of reports etc.
- Undertaking any
other duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
- Bachelor’s
degree or Diploma in Law
- Advocate of the
High court of Kenya is an added advantage.
- Should have
knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation.
Competencies
- Must possess
strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Should be able
to work under pressure.
- Demonstrate
knowledge and interest in gender and women’s rights issues.
- Results
oriented, creative and innovative.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be a good
team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
Skills required for the position
- Self-motivated,
extremely organized, and collegial and have the ability to function.
- Working well
under pressure while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
S/he must be:
- Willing to take
initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as
well as function as a member of a team.
- The candidate
must have demonstrated organizational skills and excellent computer.
- Skills including
proficiency Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Impeccable field
and internet –based research abilities.
- Ability to work
in a diverse team.
- Strong interest
in the area of women’s rights and a commitment to the empowerment of
women.
- It is also
important with good interpersonal skill, co-operative attitude, cultural
sensitivity, and positive attitude to working.
- Languages -
Excellent writing skills in English, with fluency in speaking Kiswahili.
Apply no later than 14th April 2012
Application Process
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by 14th April 2012.
Please submit the full application by email to: panelselection@gmail.com
Attach your Curriculum Vitae with three references and application letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by 14th April 2012.
Please submit the full application by email to: panelselection@gmail.com
Attach your Curriculum Vitae with three references and application letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
