Purpose: This position provides an opportunity to assist in building local capacity towards legal response to violence against women and to oversee program initiatives. Key focus areas include Kiambu, Nairobi, Samburu, Narok, Kwale with provision of support to other areas where COVAW works.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Oversee, support and supervise the implementation of projects by all program teams
Manage the access to Justice and Women’s Rights team
Develop and manage projects and related project budgets
Provide legal advice to COVAW programs and clients
Oversee case management and client record management for clients
Lead the capacity building processes for staff, beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
Oversee the network of pro bono lawyers who offer services to clients
Guide the design of advocacy and communications activities and campaigns
Manage the development of project work plans and monitoring tools to guide project implementation
Oversee preparation and production of training and IEC materials
Maintain documentation of project activities and expenditures for internal and donor reporting and monitoring
Lead accurate and timely reporting of program activities and financial expenditure in accordance with donor rules and COVAW policy.
Participate in innovative resource mobilization and fund raising to support the program
Manage project budgets in adherence to donor and COVAW rules and policies
Represent COVAW in meetings and forums with stakeholders
Flexibility and willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours
Undertake full operational responsibility over COVAW’s assets in use.
Performance standards
Strong commitment to organisational values: Integrity, Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.
Adherence to organisational policies
Adherence to timelines and deadlines
Outputs and outcomes of the projects achieved and documented
Accurate, timely and high quality progress reports
Comprehensive , timely, accurate and quality documentation maintained
Project funds utilized in cost effective manner that demonstrates value for money and fully accounted for in line with donor rules and organisational policies
Display innovativeness and creativity in implementation of program Enhancing team work and mutual respect
Required qualifications and competencies
Bachelor’s degree in law
Five years work experience in project management
Experience in working as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders
Good communication and public speaking skills
Ability to work with diverse people and cultures
Self-starter, able to work independently but able to consult effectively, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities
Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Computer Literacy (including excel skills).
The successful candidate must also demonstrate COVAW values as follows**: Integrity, Dignity, Courage, Commitment and Solidarity.
