About The Role
The Foundation is recruiting a highly skilled Programme Officer, Global Initiatives, to work with the TrustLaw team to support legal partner engagement and the design, coordination and successful delivery of global initiatives for our legal network. Based in London or Nairobi and reporting into the Legal Manager, Global, the Program Officer, Global Initiatives will:
Provide dedicated support for the TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono, our global bi-annual benchmark survey of the scale and trends of the pro bono legal sector, including:
Develop and running the survey and data collection process and related legal sector engagement and ensuring data is accurate and organized
Work with data analysts to ensure high-quality data analysis and audit
Draft and developing the report in an easy-to-read, engaging style based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data
Develop a sustained, exciting communications strategy to engage the TrustLaw team and broader legal pro bono community in the findings of the Index
Work closely with and support the Legal Manager, Global and others throughout the lifecycle of the Index and other key global legal initiatives and training offerings, from planning and kick-off, to supporting project management and successful delivery
Support the work of the Legal Manager, Global to track the pro bono sector, identify opportunities and gaps, and support with the development of initiatives, trainings and resources to address them
Support our work to develop, refine and manage resources geared to the legal pro bono sector, such as our Championing Pro Bono Guide and Global Corporate Pro Bono resources
Support the work of the Legal Manager, Global, Head of Legal and Director of TrustLaw in engaging with key legal partners, including by obtaining data and feedback to develop pro bono impact reports and supporting with the TrustLaw Giving Programme
Liaise with the Programme Officer, Global Service and Community and the Programme Manager, Global, as well as the Foundation’s Digital and Design teams to ensure the smooth development of the website and digital assets to showcase global initiatives
Support strong communication of and engagement with global initiatives and pro bono sector resources, including liaising with the Foundation’s Communications and Digital teams to ensure clear messaging to appropriate audiences, including via social media, at conferences, and in other fora
Please note that the person in this role will need to work hours that overlap significantly with core team availability, which may require at least two late shifts each week if based in Nairobi
About You
You’re a fit for the role of a Programme Officer, Global Initiatives if your background includes:
Legal sector exposure with demonstrated interest and/or prior experience in legal sector engagement and/or project management would be preferrable
2+ years of relevant work experience, and a passion for social change
Affinity for detail and extensive experience working on detail-oriented tasks and projects
Experience with databases and survey tools (knowledge of Salesforce and/or SurveyGizmo would be an advantage)
Experience organising, analysing, modelling and interpreting data and information using Excel and/or other software preferred
Proven organisational abilities and experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience coordinating projects, ideally for a beneficiary-focused programme or service
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience working in or with the legal pro bono sector would be favourable
Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively with a global team
Experience stewarding and tracking relationships and partnerships, ideally with law firms or in-house legal teams (or similar), would be favourable
Ability to work quickly under pressure, to prioritise work and meet deadlines to drive projects to completion
Willingness to travel internationally, as needed
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