Company Address: Address Nairobi Art Centre, James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Nairobi, PO Box 21211-00100, Kenya

Programme Coordinator

Programmatic

Oversee, support, and coordinate with the project team to ensure high quality programming with gender-sensitive and trauma-informed approach.
Proactively engage with national, humanitarian and other relevant stakeholders to advance the programme’s goals and informed protection delivery especially for GBV survivors.
Support capacity building and training of LAW’s network of civil society organisations and identify avenues for innovative learning opportunities.
Conceptualize, coordinate, and undertake participatory research, surveys, for the implementation of evidence-based programming.
Monitor project activities, in collaboration with management, and coordinate, follow up, support and collate accurate and timely reporting by the partners.
Organise regular strategy and coordination meetings, internal and with partners.
Coordinate and submit monthly reports on indicators and short narrative report to the Programme Manager and the Grants Manager.
Ensure the programme activities are in line with LAW policies and procedures including. security, code of conduct and safeguarding.
Provide operational support to the programme to ensure planning, financial monitoring, M&E, safeguarding and other support is available for implementation.
Develop SOPs, and implementation of physical/digital security and safety procedures.

Advocacy and Communications

Support the implementation of the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in coordination group meetings and workshops to identify avenues for knowledge-sharing and coordination for interventions, especially on GBV prevention.
Support LAW hosted events: liaising with panellists, preparing concept notes, agendas, flyers, and circulating all to participants.
Coordinate and ensure that website and social media content related to the programmes is up to date.

Fundraising

Draft concept notes to expand LAW’s programmes.
Lead the drafting and review of donor reports.
Draft donor briefings with visually appealing stories to highlight LAW’s impact of projects.

People Management

Support the programme team effectively, ensuring high-calibre staff are recruited and retained.
Develop work-plans, which ensure training and development opportunities.
Support the Programme Manager and HR to ensure LAW is compliant with all relevant legal requirements relating to employment law, safeguarding, security, health and safety.

Legal

Research support in preparing legal documents.
Support in designing and delivering trainings and briefings on topics related to LAW’s programmes, and design related informative tools.
Provide regular updates and analysis on key contextual developments.

Any other duties as specified by the Programme Manager or LAW’s Senior Management Team.

About you:

The right to work in Kenya;
Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights, international law or related field.
Minimum 4 years relevant experience, with a focus on international criminal law, or international human rights law, or refugee law.
Experience managing projects and programmes in the humanitarian and development sector and in project planning, design, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience working with vulnerable individuals is essential, with experience working with victims and survivors of gender-based violence.
Experience working with national civil society organisations in fragile contexts where civic space is restricted.
Experience working across insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments and demonstrated understanding of protection challenges within the region.
Proven knowledge and experience in implementing protection interventions, interviewing at-risk communities and gender programming is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in.
Experience of managing variable workload, attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Active listening and analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Ability and skills to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy.
Travel to the regions will be required.

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worldwide.bamboohr.com

November 28, 2024
Legal Programme Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to
Executive Director
Functions/Key Results Expected
The Programme Manager has the following responsibilities:
Taking the lead in the following projects on Somalia:
A project establishing a Civilian Oversight Board over the Somali police force. This involves liaising with Somali police, civil society, government officials and other civil society actors operating in this space.
Projects focusing on training Somali lawyers in the areas of investigation and prosecution of sexual violence. This involves taking the lead in running and organising the trainings, including writing the training agendas and materials.
A project coordinating the Somali Legal Aid Network. This involves coordinating meetings and assisting in advocacy measures, including the coordination of joint statements.
Advocacy and engagement on the passage of the Somali Sexual Offences Bill. This involves meeting with high level stakeholders including the Minister of Women and key donors, as well as writing press releases, liaising with media and coordinating social media campaigns.
Taking the lead in the following projects on South Sudan:
Training of South Sudanese lawyers on international laws relating to rape, torture, war crimes and crimes against humanity. This involves organising and leading trainings in difficult and sometimes insecure conditions.
Assisting in the drafting of the Sexual Offences Bill and other key pieces of legislation, including writing or overseeing reports on best practices from comparative jurisdictions. This involves legal research and writing.
Working with South Sudanese civil society on increasing the capacity of transitional justice mechanisms. This involves liaising with key partners in South Sudan, research on transitional justice and working together to identify solutions.
General coordination of both projects including managing all project staff, ensuring reporting deadlines are met, writing narrative reports and checking them against financial reports, meeting with donors and partners, overseeing work done in field, etc.
Working with international lawyers to identify potential for strategic transnational or international casework and working with them to draft legal arguments for such cases.
Representing LAW at conferences and events.
Manage budgets of all projects under portfolio with the assistance of the Finance Manager.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Programme Manager will perform the legal, fundraising and administrative duties and tasks outlined below:
Legal:
Undertake field and theory-based legal research;
Analyse and summarise legal and policy documents;
Develop legal documents including position papers, reports and legal briefs;
Assist in writing policies and amendments to laws and policies relating to the peace and justice sector in LAW’s areas of focus;
Organise legal training, seminars and workshops in both the domestic as well as international arena;
Represent LAW to human rights and legal communities.
Fundraising:
Liase and meet with donors on behalf of LAW;
Identify new funding opportunities for Somalia and South Sudan based projects;
Write concept notes, applications for grants and budgets in the fields of law and justice, with a particular focus on forced displacement and sexual violence;
Draft donor reports, maintain records to enable accurate and timely donor reporting;
Represent LAW to donors at meetings, workshops and conferences.
Managerial:
Leading team meetings and being the primary programmatic liaison between Nairobi office and offices in Beirut, Colombo, London and Geneva;
Supervision of Somali-based and South Sudan-based programme staff;
Supervision of the Nairobi-based Legal Officer, Legal Fellow and Legal intern;
Identify and hire staff for Kenya, Somalia and Sudan following LAW guidelines and with assistance of administrative staff in Kenya and Switzerland;
Maintain LAW’s programmatic workplan.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Qualified lawyer with minimum of 7 years practice experience in human rights, criminal, family or refugee law. Experience working with cases of sexual and gender based violence preferred;
Excellent written and oral English, research and drafting skills;
Experience advising government or judicial institutions preferred;
Experience working in the East and/ or Horn of Africa preferred;
Project management experience, including experience managing budgets;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Flexibility; someone who is familiar with the volatile and unpredictable nature of working in post conflict environments;
Ability to manage relationships at all levels, possess excellent negotiation skills and will demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Duration of the assignment
The consultancy position would be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia and South Sudan, and potentially to other countries within or outside of the regions. The assignment will be for a trial period of six months with the possibility of extension of up to 2 years. Salary will be commensurate with experience and position.
Deadline for receiving applications: 15 October 2017
Notification of successful applicant: 1 November 2017
Commencement of position: 1 December 2017

Interested candidates should send an application letter and curriculum vitae to Racheal Ojodo at ojodo@legalactionworldwide.org

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ojodo@legalactionworldwide.org

November 13, 2024
Legal Advisor – South Sudan

Role overview:

The Legal Advisor will support the Programme Manager, and the team to produce quality legal submissions, reports, to implement creative advocacy strategies, and to promote LAW’s work.
They will provide overall support with the management of information, advocacy material and fundraising. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Legal and Programmatic:

Lead LAW’s litigation initiatives aimed at justice and accountability for victims and survivors of international crimes and human rights violations, including legal research and drafting complex legal submissions,
Provide advice to the Programme Manager and Head of Litigation on courses of action, plan and lead the conduct of investigations including interviews of vulnerable victims and survivors, and coordinate the work of national and international lawyers and investigators;
Research and draft high quality legal and advocacy documents including submissions, position papers, reports, legal articles and analysis of legislations;
Lead capacity building and mentorship of partner organisations, justice actors and lawyers through substantive and logistical support to the design and delivery of trainings on investigating and prosecuting international crimes, legal aid, and other topics as required;
Lead and support, as appropriate, the design and delivery of transitional and transformative justice information sessions and workshops with victims and survivors, and support the implementation of national and local, formal and informal justice processes.
Support and coordinate the delivery of legal information, assistance and representation by national lawyers and paralegal to the highest legal and professional standards, including the identification of public interest cases and advocacy objectives to support legislative and practice changes.
Report and provide updates on relevant contextual development (political, economic, judicial, security, etc);
Support to project monitoring and reporting on indicators;

Fundraising

Contribute to drafting of concept notes, proposals and donor reports.
Draft donor briefings with visually appealing stories to highlight LAW’s impact of projects;
Prepare presentations and talking points as required;

Advocacy and Communications

Support the creation and implementation of advocacy strategies adjusted to the objectives identified and design and draft internal and public products and dissemination plans;
Lead the design and delivery of high-level advocacy events, liaising with panelists, preparing concept notes, agendas, talking points, flyers and circulating all to participants;
Promote the profile and visibility of the programme and represent LAW on national and regional platforms, when required;
Establish networks with local and international NGOs and participate in coordination mechanisms at a regional and national level;
Ensure that website and social media content related to the programmes is up to date and engaging audiences and coordinate the updates;
Contribute to LAW’s advocacy tools, including factsheets and LAW Annual Report.
Other ad hoc assignments as may be requested by the Programme Manager or LAW management.

About You

Ideally, you have the legal right to work in Kenya.
A degree in law, with post-graduate experience in human rights law, international criminal law, national criminal law and criminal procedure, or a related field;
Significant experience drafting high level legal and advocacy products and conducting complex legal research;
Proven technical knowledge of human rights law, domestic law, international criminal law, humanitarian law and public international law;
Excellent organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines;
Work independently and in collaboration with the LAW teams, and to show initiative and creative problem-solving.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy;
Regular regional travel will be required.
5 years’ experience as a national or international lawyer or in a similar role within an NGO/INGO;
Demonstrated experience conducting international crimes investigations/prosecution and interviewing vulnerable victims and witnesses, and/or experience providing or coordinating the provision of legal aid to gender-based violence victims and survivors in the national or international legal system.
Excellent written and oral communication in English
Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage;

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worldwide.bamboohr.com

November 5, 2024
HR & Logistics Coordinator – Africa

Role Overview and Responsibility
The HR and Logistics Coordinator will be delivering a comprehensive support to the teams and ensure compliance, and perform activities in accordance with responsibilities outlined below:
Human Resources

Lead on the recruitment and selection process; drafting job descriptions, advertising, short listing, scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview documents and liaising with candidates, also participating on interview panels;
Lead on staff probation and ensure performance reviews are held in a timely manner with the line manager; identifying training needs and developing professional development plans;
Accountable for HR documents, including maintenance of confidential personnel files, leave records etc to ensure these are accurate and up to date;
Lead on staff receiving relevant training and adhere to consistent high standards, including the Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies and wellbeing initiatives;
Manage staff performance concerns or conduct issues efficiently and effectively with appropriate support and HR intervention in coordination with the Programme Manager and to escalate to Head of HR as necessary;
Support the Head of HR and Compliance on developing policies, toolkits and ensure that LAW policy and procedures are embedded and adhered to;
Drafting offer letters; ensure all paperwork is processed (pre-employment reference and background checks); and all new employee procedures are correctly administered;
Draft contracts, employment and consultant agreements to service providers/ other vendors, and maintaining an efficient system to tracks contract expiry, renewal and changes in contracts are adequately documented;
Lead on induction and onboarding for all new starters ensuring staff have appropriate information, training, workspace, LAW equipment including medical insurance;

Payroll and Logistics

Ensure smooth running of payroll and pay slips in coordination with the Finance Coordinator; employee registration, salary payments and tax deductions, time sheets, exit clearance, etc;
Coordinate with brokers (medical compensation insurance) to manage appropriate covers and policies for staff;
Lead on the procurement and vendor selection process (suppliers and service providers), obtaining quotes, preparing bid analysis, drafting contracts, and ensuring periodic reviews of service agreements as per donor and LAW requirements; .
Focal person for office suppliers and vendors; respond to queries, ensure utility bills and payment authorisation are tracked;
Liaise with the letting agent on any building management issues etc;
Procurement and financial compliance, assisting with maintaining office /stationery supplies, and track inventory of LAW equipment including laptops etc;
Coordinate with project teams or guests travelling the Africa Hub, or country offices on mission with advise and assist on all visa or work permit requirements, including planning of flights and accommodation.

Partnerships

Support the Programme and Finance team to follow up on partners’ compliance with partnership agreements: monitor reporting obligations, organise trainings on compliance with policies, and other duties as specified by the Programme Manager;
Draft or review partnership agreements, ensure timely renewal or termination.

Security

Support the Programme Manager to maintain and develop security plans; risk assessment in coordination with the Operations Director;
Maintenance of the office to ensure a safe and comfortable workplace and implementation of staff security and safety;
Communicating with teams and keeping up to date with relevant security agencies and government sources to ensure awareness of the security and political situation;
Conducting risk and security assessment when planning events, travel missions and field trips;
Supporting the Programme Manager by initiating emergency calls to staff in a crisis situation;
Any other duties as specified by Programme Manager or the Head of HR and Compliance.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or Business Administration;
Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience working within a HR function in a similar position
Track record of delivering comprehensive HR service including procurement, drafting policies and policies;
Minimum 1 year’s demonstrated experience of delivering general payroll and complying with statutory requirements;
Flexible and proactive with ability to manage different demands and multi-tasking
Experience working with an international INGO preferred or NGO experience supporting functions / teams remotely;
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English, other languages such as French is an advantage;
Towork independently, with high level of organisation and prioritize tasks;
Demonstrated experience to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Kenyan Labor law;
Ability and skills to support capacity building;
Ability or track record of implementing safeguarding practices

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worldwide.bamboohr.com

November 5, 2024
Finance Coordinator – Nairobi

We are seeking for an exceptional skilled and experienced Finance Coordinator to join our dedicated team to deliver comprehensive finance services to the programmes. You will be reporting directly to the Programme Manager and matrix reporting to the Director of Operations. You will also support management to ensure that all grants are implemented in line with LAW’s policies and procedures and donor regulations.
MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION
Where? The position will be based at our Nairobi Office in Kenya.
Duration: Full time position for 12 months, possible extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
Salary: Competitive market rates of pay apply.
More detail: The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting and capacity building for our local partners, assisting them in budget preparation related to grants, funds, and ensuring adherence to LAW’s policies and donor requirements. The Finance Coordinator will ensure LAW is consistently producing high quality financial reports, monthly banking reconciliation and audits are conducted in a timely manner.
The postholder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Accounting

Process all transactions in LAW’s financial accounting software, in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare and upload banking payments for approval.
Prepare monthly cash calls and quarterly forecasts for disbursements and spending;
Allocate admin costs to each grant on a quarterly basis
Implement and monitor financial controls including bank and petty cash reconciliations to be approved by the Programme Manager ;
Work in collaboration with the Finance staff in Geneva, to ensure that transactions are accurately allocated.
In collaboration with the staff based in Geneva, provide monthly intercompany account reconciliations.
Collate all invoices related to the specific grants managed and ensure these are processed and paid in a timely manner;
Lead on local grant audits in Kenya
Support the Geneva Finance team to prepare the yearly statutory audit;
Review monthly payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries
Provide the monthly exchange rates to be registered in LAW’s financial accounting software

Budget and Grant Management

Prepare in collaboration with the Programme Manager, the yearly fixed costs budget;
Ensure compliance with LAW policies and accounting principles, and donors’ regulations in relation to finance and procurement;
Communicate accurate and up to date financial related matters to all relevant colleagues as required from time to time: Deliver monthly budget follow up and spending plans for all grants with the Programme Managers;
Prepare all potential amendments to grants budgets as and when required;
Support the Programme Manager with preparing the budget for any new grant proposal;
Ensure optimal allocation of expenses in line with approved budgets and projected expenditures (master budget, consolidated allocation tables, etc.);
Maintain financial archives in accordance with LAW’s internal policy and donor requirements;
Draft and prepare funding requests and financial reports for donors;
Support with preparing and managing internal and external audits as per donor policies;
Coordinate and be focal point with partners and implementing partners for LAW and be able to provide training as and when required to field partners;
Review all financial reports from partners and ensure archiving of all supporting documents;
Prepare advance payments to partners;

About You

The legal right to work in Kenya;
Bachelor degree in finance, or business management;
Minimum 4 years’ demonstrated experience or more in a similar position working for an INGO;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in Excel;
Demonstrated experience of working on US and EU grants with sub-grantees;
Knowledge or experience of working on a NORAD grant will be preferred;
Knowledge of ERP accounting system preferably Microsoft Dynamics Navision;
Flexibility and ability to under pressure and meet conflicting tight deadlines;
Ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders including technical financial matters to individuals not versed in financial management;
Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and to effectively problem solve and troubleshooting.

LAW seeks an experienced professional who shares our passion for human rights and championing strong financial coordination to the front line. If you have the right skills and experience join the LAW Family. Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your previous experience and skills match this role (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) to: recruitment @legalactionworldwide.org. The heading of the application should read ‘Finance Coordinator Kenya’.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we are keen for a start date in early June 2024. To avoid any disappointment please apply in the first instance.At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately. To learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org

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November 5, 2024
Communications Coordinator (Nairobi)

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW’s work and to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in country, in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Communications:

Develop an activity calendar for the programmes, covering plans for social media; website, press, exhibitions, events, awards and external communication;
Monitor and track indicators and evaluate media coverage, campaigns, publication prints and digital to maximise efficiency;
Draft regular press releases articulating project impact and achievements effectively;
Coordinate and support preparation of key messaging, research reports and legal filings and concept notes for events;
Attend LAW and/or external partner events together with the Programme Manager and develop relevant content;
Establish strong relationships with and maintain list of national and regional network and journalistic contacts;
Draft biweekly reports of deliverables detailing progress against workplan;
Conduct field visits and interviews, and take professional photos and videos for championing and profiling successful stories and social media posts;
In coordination with the Communications Manager in Geneva, collate information from the country programmes for the global newsletters and website content;
Support the Nairobi team with planning and hosting public events, roundtables, briefings, etc, as required.
Any other task requested from the line manager.

Social Media and Website

Support the Communications Manager in Geneva to develop a social media plan and identify various audiences for LAW’s social media channels, and plan how to increase LAW’s engagement in country;
Support the Communications Manager in Geneva to design and implement a social media schedule, ensuring content is planned well in advance for key activities, and proactively respond to breaking news;
Collaborate to populate the global social media plan, and in coordination with the Communications Manager, design, deliver and maintain engaging content for LAW’s key social media channels, including Twitter, to create impactful stories, case studies, and other engaging content;
Maintain a strong coordination mechanism with locally hired consultants, as videographers and photographers, and with global graphic designers and coordinate planning and deliverables;
In coordination with the Communications Manager in Geneva, ensure all visual materials developed by the global graphic designer meet the expectations, and match LAW’s visual identity and vision;
Lead on the creation, and design of innovative, information toolkits (audio, digital) that will be used by Survivor Advocates for their field work;
Support the Global Communications Manager to maintain and update content for regional website pages;
Research and analyze performance on the various platforms and make recommendations on how to improve our communications.

About You:

The legal right to work in Kenya;
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, media relations, journalism or relevant field;
Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience working in journalism, media relations, advocacy or communications in a similar role;
4 years proven experience in a similar role designing, drafting and developing traditional and social media content for dissemination;
Relevant experience working within an international NGOs is preferred, ideally in human rights or humanitarian field;
Track record of highly effective content production and social media management;
Excellent knowledge of video editing;
Excellent written and oral skills in English; second regional language (Arabic, Somali etc.) is an asset, with the ability to clearly articulate information to various audiences and stakeholders;
Ability to work on own initiative and part of the wider team;
Experience in photography; ideally with DSLR cameras or similar (desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint and strong technical literacy.

If you have the passion to hit the ground running with your relevant experience and skills, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and statement of interest (CVs and cover letter should be saved as Full Name_CV and Full Name_Cover Letter) (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org. The subject of the application should read ‘Communications Coordinator (Nairobi). The deadline for the applications is 21st April 2024.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

November 5, 2024
Communications Coordinator (Nairobi)

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW’s work and to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in country, in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Communications:

Develop an activity calendar for the programmes, covering plans for social media; website, press, exhibitions, events, awards and external communication;
Monitor and track indicators and evaluate media coverage, campaigns, publication prints and digital to maximise efficiency;
Draft regular press releases articulating project impact and achievements effectively;
Coordinate and support preparation of key messaging, research reports and legal filings and concept notes for events;
Attend LAW and/or external partner events together with the Programme Manager and develop relevant content;
Establish strong relationships with and maintain list of national and regional network and journalistic contacts;
Draft biweekly reports of deliverables detailing progress against workplan;
Conduct field visits and interviews, and take professional photos and videos for championing and profiling successful stories and social media posts;
In coordination with the Communications Manager in Geneva, collate information from the country programmes for the global newsletters and website content;
Support the Nairobi team with planning and hosting public events, roundtables, briefings, etc, as required.
Any other task requested from the line manager.

Social Media and Website

Support the Communications Manager in Geneva to develop a social media plan and identify various audiences for LAW’s social media channels, and plan how to increase LAW’s engagement in country;
Support the Communications Manager in Geneva to design and implement a social media schedule, ensuring content is planned well in advance for key activities, and proactively respond to breaking news;
Collaborate to populate the global social media plan, and in coordination with the Communications Manager, design, deliver and maintain engaging content for LAW’s key social media channels, including Twitter, to create impactful stories, case studies, and other engaging content;
Maintain a strong coordination mechanism with locally hired consultants, as videographers and photographers, and with global graphic designers and coordinate planning and deliverables;
In coordination with the Communications Manager in Geneva, ensure all visual materials developed by the global graphic designer meet the expectations, and match LAW’s visual identity and vision;
Lead on the creation, and design of innovative, information toolkits (audio, digital) that will be used by Survivor Advocates for their field work;
Support the Global Communications Manager to maintain and update content for regional website pages;
Research and analyze performance on the various platforms and make recommendations on how to improve our communications.

About You:

The legal right to work in Kenya;
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, media relations, journalism or relevant field;
Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience working in journalism, media relations, advocacy or communications in a similar role;
4 years proven experience in a similar role designing, drafting and developing traditional and social media content for dissemination;
Relevant experience working within an international NGOs is preferred, ideally in human rights or humanitarian field;
Track record of highly effective content production and social media management;
Excellent knowledge of video editing;
Excellent written and oral skills in English; second regional language (Arabic, Somali etc.) is an asset, with the ability to clearly articulate information to various audiences and stakeholders;
Ability to work on own initiative and part of the wider team;
Experience in photography; ideally with DSLR cameras or similar (desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint and strong technical literacy.

If you have the passion to hit the ground running with your relevant experience and skills, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and statement of interest (CVs and cover letter should be saved as Full Name_CV and Full Name_Cover Letter) (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org. The subject of the application should read ‘Communications Coordinator (Nairobi). The deadline for the applications is 21st April 2024.

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recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

November 5, 2024
Legal Advisor – Somalia/ Ethiopia

LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia / Ethiopia. The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups.
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:
Where: The position will be based at LAW’s Nairobi Office in Kenya.
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: Competitive rates apply
Role Overview and Responsibility
The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Programmatic and Legal

Develop high quality legal documents including submissions, reports, position papers, legal briefs, complex concept notes.
Support the building of casefiles for strategic litigation, including legal research and drafting, open-source research, and participation to evidence gathering as appropriate.
Support capacity building of partner organisations through providing logistical and substantive support to the design and delivery of trainings on investigating and prosecuting international crimes, legal aid, transitional justice, sexual and gender-based violence, and other topics as required.
Regularly update on relevant contextual development (political, economic, judicial, security, etc) and project activities.
Support the monitoring of project implementation, coordinate the work of partners, and reporting on indicators.
Undertake other assignments as may be requested by the Programme Manager and LAW management.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, missions, workshops and other project-related activities.

Advocacy and Communications

Support the implementation of the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders, based on evidence gathered from the programme.
Contribute to the design and delivery of high-level advocacy events, liaising with panellists, preparing concept notes, agendas, flyers, and circulating all to participants.
Coordinate and ensure that website and social media content related to the programmes is up to date and engaging to audiences.
Contribute to LAW’s advocacy tools, including factsheets and LAW Annual Report.

Fundraising

Identify potential fundraising opportunities applicable to the programmes and as per LAW priorities and policy.
Contribute to drafting of concept notes, proposals and donor reports.
Draft donor briefings to highlight LAW’s projects’ impact.
Prepare presentations and talking points as required.

About you:

Right to work in Kenya;
Graduate degree in law, human rights, international criminal law or related field.
5 years’ experience working in the field of law in domestic or international settings, drafting legal submissions and other legal documents and reports;
Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in implementing legal aid services, working with vulnerable communities and gender programming;
Experience working across insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments, demonstrated understanding of protection challenges within the region and of the East African domestic, regional, and international criminal justice and human rights mechanisms;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to donors;
Track record of research and drafting skills;
Excellent organisational skills and analytical skills with attention to detail;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong IT literacy;
Demonstrated skills and experience establishing positive relationships and engaging with various stakeholders both internal and external.

Regional travel in East Africa will be required.

If you have the passion to support vulnerable individuals to advocate for their rights and relevant experience and skills, we would like to hear from you. Please send an email with a CV and statement of interest (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org The subject of the application should read ‘Legal Advisor – Somalia/ Ethiopia’.Deadline for Applications: 18th January 2024. We advise applying as early as possible At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues, reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes diverse professional backgrounds, nationalities, and cultural, religious, gender and sexual orientations. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.To learn more about LAW, please visit our website www.legalctionworldwide.org

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

November 2, 2024
Legal Advisor

Role Overview and Responsibility

The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Programmatic and Legal

Develop high quality legal documents including submissions, reports, position papers, legal briefs, complex concept notes.
Support the building of casefiles for strategic litigation, including legal research and drafting, open-source research, and participation to evidence gathering as appropriate.
Support capacity building of partner organisations through providing logistical and substantive support to the design and delivery of trainings on investigating and prosecuting international crimes, legal aid, transitional justice, sexual and gender-based violence, and other topics as required.
Regularly update on relevant contextual development (political, economic, judicial, security, etc) and project activities.
Support the monitoring of project implementation, coordinate the work of partners, and reporting on indicators.
Undertake other assignments as may be requested by the Programme Manager and LAW management.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, missions, workshops and other project-related activities.

Advocacy and Communications

Support the implementation of the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders, based on evidence gathered from the programme.
Contribute to the design and delivery of high-level advocacy events, liaising with panellists, preparing concept notes, agendas, flyers, and circulating all to participants.
Coordinate and ensure that website and social media content related to the programmes is up to date and engaging to audiences.
Contribute to LAW’s advocacy tools, including factsheets and LAW Annual Report.

Fundraising

Identify potential fundraising opportunities applicable to the programmes and as per LAW priorities and policy.
Contribute to drafting of concept notes, proposals and donor reports.
Draft donor briefings to highlight LAW’s projects’ impact.
Prepare presentations and talking points as required.

About you:

Right to work in Kenya;
Graduate degree in law, human rights, international criminal law or related field.
5 years’ experience working in the field of law in domestic or international settings, drafting legal submissions and other legal documents and reports;
Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in implementing legal aid services, working with vulnerable communities and gender programming;
Experience working across insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments, demonstrated understanding of protection challenges within the region and of the East African domestic, regional, and international criminal justice and human rights mechanisms;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to donors;
Track record of research and drafting skills;
Excellent organisational skills and analytical skills with attention to detail;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong IT literacy;
Demonstrated skills and experience establishing positive relationships and engaging with various stakeholders both internal and external.

Regional travel in East Africa will be required.

If you have the passion to support vulnerable individuals to advocate for their rights and relevant experience and skills, we would like to hear from you. Please send an email with a CV and statement of interest (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org. The subject of the application should read ‘Legal Advisor – Somalia/ Ethiopia’.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

November 2, 2024
Regional Advocacy Coordinator – East Africa

Role Overview and Responsibility:

The Advocacy Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Department for Policy, Advocacy and Communication (DPAC) to promote LAW’s work and to increase visibility, promote key events and advocacy activities in country, in the regions, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Advocacy:

Report to Head of Policy, Advocacy and Research and to Programme Manager, without bias, on local and regional contexts, with regards to humanitarian, human rights, legal and security issues, to provide reliable information for further decision-making.
Support collection and analysis of data (briefing papers, talking points, reports etc.) to inform legal strategies and advocacy efforts.
Implement advocacy activities to influence others’ practices, policies, narratives, in order to bring positive changes for the benefit of LAW clients and affected populations.
Develop and maintain relationships with key interlocutors – authorities, local communities, UN agencies, other humanitarian actors, international stakeholders etc., to promote LAW’s priorities, concerns, and coordinate initiatives.
Organise discussions, training, briefings, monitoring/data collection, stakeholder mapping and current and future advocacy activities etc. and liaise with LAW colleagues accordingly.

Communications:

Support the Communications Coordinator in Geneva to develop a social media plan and identify various audiences for LAW’s social media channels, and plan how to increase LAW’s engagement in the region.
Support the Communications Coordinator in Geneva to design and implement a social media schedule, ensure content is planned well in advance for key activities, and proactively respond to breaking news.
Collaborate to populate the global social media plan, in coordination with the communications Coordinator.
Assist in the creation, and design of innovative, information toolkits (audio, digital) that will be used by Survivor Advocates for their field work.
Support the Communications Coordinator to maintain and update content for regional website pages.
Conduct field visits and interviews and take professional photos and videos for championing and profiling successful stories and social media posts.
In coordination with the Communications Coordinator in Geneva, collate information from the country programmes for the global newsletters and website content.
Any other task requested from the line manager.

About You:

Masters degree or equivalent in political sciences, anthropology, social sciences, law, migration studies, human rights or a related subject.
At least four years professional experience working for a humanitarian organization or similar (e.g. NGOs, UN agencies, donors, human rights, government) in advocacy or related field (e.g. research, analysis, human rights).
Preferably two years of field experience in humanitarian settings.
Track record of strong advocacy experience: policy research/analysis/making, lobbying/diplomacy, strategy formulation, experience of influencing policy/practice change, representation, public communication.
Demonstrated experience in data collection (e.g. qualitative research, human rights monitoring, refugee casework etc.)
Excellent writing, research and analytical skills.
Good understanding of current humanitarian debates
Fluency in English (plus preferred working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.

If you have the passion to support vulnerable individuals to advocate for their rights and relevant experience and skills, we would like to hear from you. Please send an email with a CV and statement of interest (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org.The subject of the application should read ‘Regional Advocacy Coordinator, Nairobi’.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org.The

November 2, 2024