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Legal Advisor – South Sudan

Background:
In South Sudan, LAW is working with national NGOs on access to justice for victims of gender-based violence, on transitional justice and on accountability for international crimes.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Manager and support our field partners and community with donor reporting, research as well as building capacity in Hub offices. The work will be diverse and challenging.
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:
Where: Nairobi or Juba preferred .You must have the legal right to work in the respective country
Duration: This is a full-time position for 12 months. Extension possible subject to funding
Salary: Competitive rate of pay apply
Role Overview and Responsibility:
The Legal Advisor will support the Programme Manager, the South Sudan team and the national partners to produce quality submissions, reports, and disseminate information to promote LAW’s and the partners’ work. They will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising. 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, and other topics as required.
Support the monitoring of the implementation of projects in the country and coordinate the work of the partners, with the support of the Programme Manager and Project Coordinator.
Regularly update on relevant contextual development (political, economic, judicial, security, etc) and project activities.
Support the monitoring of project implementation and reporting on indicators.
Undertake other assignments as may be requested by the Programme Manager and LAW management.

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 audiences.
Contribute to LAW’s advocacy tools, including factsheets and LAW Annual Report.

Fundraising:

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:

Legal Right to work in Nairobi or Juba
Graduate degree in law, human rights, international criminal law or related field.
Admitted to practice law;
4 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.
Skills and experience establishing positive relationships and engaging with various stakeholders both internal and external.

Regional travel across East Africa of up to 30% will be required.
LAW seeks an experienced legal advisor who shares our passion for human rights and championing the project activities to the front line. If you have the right skills and experience join the LAW Family,
Deadline for applications :         This position is on rolling basis – LAW will be scheduling interviews as applications come in.
Start date :                                      Immediate
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.

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 ‘Legal Advisor South Sudan.’

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recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

November 2, 2024
Finance Assistant – Africa

Role overview and responsibility: The Finance Assistant will ensure performing efficiency across accounting services through documenting the project/grant financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, and preparing account entries.
The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Reporting:

Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Navision financial accounting package.
Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations.
Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities and advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
Prepare journals for posting and ensure that all journals are posted into Navision.
Support the Finance Manager in the budget preparation including review of new project proposals for internal & external submission.
Prepare, monitor, alert the program managers, facilitate, and manage the process of closing expiring grants within the ninety (90) days period as required in the grants closure period;
Ensure the integrity and quality of the data in the Navision financial database including and not limited reviewing, analysis of various account and alert the supervisor of any irregularities.

Budgeting:

Support in the preparation of the monthly Budget v Actuals Reports (BvA) and Master Budgets respond to any queries from programs relating to the BvA reports;
Preparation of finance indicators reports on monthly basis alert management on any exceptions and make recommendations as appropriate;
Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules for partners and staff BERs (Business expenditure Reports) alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management;
Evaluate and monitor LAW’s local partners financial management processes in accordance with partnership agreements and policies, monitor submission of and review monthly financial reports and provide timely feedback;
Support and mentor LAW’s local partners in financial accounting and transactions, financial accounting policies and procedural compliance, and design and deliver capacity building programs to our partners in person and remotely;
Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties if segregation of duties is ensured.

Statutory:

Ensure payment of staffs’ salaries, suppliers’ invoices, consultants, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and other statutory payments are prepared on a timely basis.
Support the human resources in reviewing monthly payroll before processing salaries.
Petty Cash Management.
Maintain and keep accurate and up to date hard copies and digital of financial support records.
Ensure clear audit trail of processed transactions and their linkage to the accounting system. Support in implementation of any accounting and financial audit recommendations.

Travel:
This role requires regular travel up to 30% to the field.
Required Skills, Qualification and Experience:

The legal right to work in Kenya
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA 2/ACCA 2 or equivalent)
Minimum two years’ experience working in similar position preferably with an international and/or local NGO or demonstrated work experience in a similar role within a national or complex finance department or team
Good knowledge of the relevant main donor regulations preferred – NORAD, EU, Dutch Government, SIDA, Swiss Solidarity.
Excellent relationship building skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications.
Knowledge of Navision ERP financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

If you are committed to human rights and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, we would like to hear from you.To apply please send an email with your CV and statement of interest outlining how you would contribute to LAW’s mission and vision in English (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) to: recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org by 18th May 2023. The subject of the application should read ‘Finance Assistant Africa’

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

October 29, 2024
National Legal Fellow

Role Overview and Responsibility:
The Legal Fellow will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the objectives and activities set out below:
Programme

In-depth research and analysis of the contexts of Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and other African countries as needed.
In-depth research and analysis of international law, international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law and preparation of research briefs, legal documentation and factsheets on thematic legal topics and support to the drafting of legal submissions.
Monitor and analyse developments of new legal trends and keep abreast of legal, political and governance related developments in areas that touch upon LAW’s mandate
Draft updates for LAW’s Africa and global teams, related to research above.
Prepare the weekly news, social media messages and updates for LAW’s website and social media platform relating to the Somalia and South Sudan Programme.
Contribute to preparing training materials, organising, and delivering training on various topic to justice actors and civil society organisation members.
Contribute to drafting project proposals, collating project data, and drafting donor reports.
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
Prepare social media and advocacy messaging for the Africa Programme and maintain LAW’s website relating to the Programme.
Any other duties as directed by the Programme Manager or Legal Advisor.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

You must be Kenyan National
Degree in law with a focus on international humanitarian law, human rights, international criminal law; Master’s degree is an asset.
Knowledge and experience of working in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Excellent research and drafting experience and skills.
Experience practising law and collaborating with legal actors, civil society organisations or international NGOs is preferred.
Excellent organisational skills and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience working remotely.
Excellent English and written skills to edit and proofread.

If you have sound legal knowledge and be able to work both individually, and coordinate and work closely within a team to improve the overall quality of reporting we would like to hear from you.How to applyStart date: Immediate startOnly shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be invited for interviews. LAW is an equal opportunity employer; Women with experience representing at-risk clients are encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

October 28, 2024
Programme Manager – Horn of Africa

Reports to: LAW Executive Director
Duration: 12 months subject to funding
Direct Reports: x 4
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to Somalia, Somaliland and the wider region, as required.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Role Overview and Responsibility:
The Programme Manager will oversee and manage projects and donor grants ensuring field offices are running smoothly and effectively in compliance with LAW and national obligations including engaging with partners in the regions to ensure the implementation of the programmes and managing the teams. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Leadership and Programme Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key actors, including governments and partners;
Ensure projects are implemented in accordance with proposals, budgets, LAW policies, procedures and donor regulations;
Lead and coordinate policy, research, legal advocacy efforts and identify strategic cases and other legal interventions;
Ensure that all donor deadlines for reporting and revisions are respected;
Oversee the programmes in the field, ensuring high quality programming and robust monitoring and evaluation methodologies and that learning is integrated into project design and development;
Design national strategies and action plans ensuring in line with the LAW global strategy and theory of change; Develop an advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders, based on evidence gathered from the programmes;
Build the capacity of partners, providing them with technical expertise in planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and security, safeguarding and other relevant skills;
Coordinate with LAW’s Senior Management Team, and other programme managers as needed.
Financial Management and Accountability

Develop a fundraising strategy to identify opportunities to ensure the sustainability and expansion of programmes in the region;
Prepare budgets and oversee programme expenditure, ensuring accurate projections of spend and implementation of expenditure plans;
Ensure compliance with LAW policies and procedures and donors’ regulations.

Advocacy and Communications:

Develop the profile and visibility of the programme and represent LAW on national and regional platforms;
Establish networks with local NGO and Government bodies and participate in coordination mechanisms at a regional level;
Coordinate and ensure that website and social media content related to the programmes is up to-date and engaging audiences;
Contribute to LAW’s advocacy tools, including factsheets and the LAW Annual Report;
Develop and implement a high-level advocacy strategy in line with global priorities that engages national and regional institutions as well as the international community.

People Management

Lead the team effectively ensuring high calibre staff are recruited and retained;
Create an enabling environment for innovation and high performance, ensuring staff are appropriately supervised, develop work plans and engaged in training and development opportunities;
Coordinate and ensure that programme offices in Nairobi and the region are compliant with all relevant legal requirements relating to employment law as well as health and safety regulations.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications Required:

This is a national position and only Kenyan citizens will be considered for this position.
Masters degree in law and/or human rights;
Qualified lawyer with demonstrated 5 years’ experience in international humanitarian law, human rights law, justice and accountability, criminal law, or refugee law;
Experience working across insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments;
Demonstrated experience in programme /project management, including planning, design, M&E, and budget management;
Experience in fundraising for legal and protection projects in complex or conflict-affected environments and liaising with donors;
Proven management skills and experience to lead and motivate a geographically dispersed team;
Substantive knowledge and experience in implementing legal aid services, working with vulnerable communities and gender programming;
Proven experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies;
Experience representing vulnerable individuals is essential, with experience in cases of sexual and gender-based violence preferred;
Managing a large, variable workload and meeting tight deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy;
Excellent written and oral required in English, also research and drafting skills;

Terms of Contract
This is a project funded position with an attractive package commensurate offered for the nature of the position depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. Other benefits include: 25 days annual leave per annum, public holidays and health insurance. In addition, great travelling and training opportunities to enhance your professional development. The contract will be renewable on the basis of performance and availability of funds.

If you are a skilled and experienced human-rights lawyer who can lead our programme with a strong track record of shaping strategy, fundraising and people management we would like to hear from you.
Deadline for applications: 1st March 2021
Start date: Earliest start date, April 2021Please send an email with a CV and statement of interest (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org by no later than 1st March 2021. The subject of the application should read ‘Programme Manager Horn of Africa.’Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.
LAW is an equal opportunity employer
Women lawyers with experience representing at-risk clients are particularly encouraged to apply
All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference, employment and vetting checksTo learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

October 28, 2024
Legal Fellow (Nairobi)

LAW seeks an enthusiastic Legal Fellow, preferably for a one-year, full time period to play a role in our Africa Programme to be based in Nairobi with travel within the region (once travel is possible).

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Duration:

Programme Manager(s) Up to 12 months – subject to funding

Location: Hours:

Nairobi, Kenya, with regional travel Full-time / 40 Hours per week**

Functions/Key Results Expected: The Legal Fellow will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the objectives and activities set out below:

Programme-related tasks

In-depth research and analysis of the contexts of Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and other African countries as needed.
In-depth research and analysis of international law – in particular, international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law.
Preparation of research briefs, legal documentation and factsheets on thematic topics including sexual and gender-based violence, conflict-related sexual violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
Monitoring and analyse developments of new legal trends and keep abreast with legal, political and governance related developments in areas that touch on LAW’s mandate and draft updates for LAW’s global team.
Prepare social media and advocacy messaging for LAW’s Africa team and updating LAW’s website relating to Africa.
Contribute to preparing training materials, organising and delivering training on human rights law, criminal law or other similar topic to justice actors in conflict-settings.
Contribute to drafting project proposals, collating project data, and drafting donor reports. Identification of new funding and partnership opportunities.
Any other duties as directed by the Programme Manager(s), or the Head of Africa Office.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Degree in law, preferably with a focus on human rights, international criminal law, conflict, access to justice; Master’s degree is an asset.
Knowledge and experience of delivering legal assistance in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Excellent research and drafting skills.
Experience practising law is preferred.
Excellent organisational skills and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience working remotely.
Experience working with international NGOs is strongly preferred.**
Candidates from the region preferred.

Please email your 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 Fellow: Africa’If you can add value with your experience and excellent skills in drafting complex documents, we would like to hear from you. **Deadline for applications: 10 October 2020Start date: 1 November 2020
LAW can provide a modest stipend for the fellowship and encourages potential fellows to secure funding from other sources (e.g. a law school, outside fellowship etc.) that should include health care coverage and any other costs. Please note that LAW will also not be able to provide housing although we may be able to make suggestions for accommodation options.

No applications will be accepted after the closing deadline
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.
LAW is an equal opportunity employer.
Women lawyers with experience representing at-risk clients are particularly encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org

October 28, 2024
Legal Fellow: Africa (Nairobi-based)

Position Description
Reports to: Overall reporting to LAW’s Head of Africa
Functions/Key Results Expected:
The Legal Fellow will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the objectives and activities set out below:

Programme-related tasks
In-depth research and analysis of the contexts of Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and other African countries as needed.
In-depth research and analysis of international law – in particular, international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law.
Preparation of research briefs, legal documentation and factsheets on thematic topics including sexual and gender-based violence, conflict-related sexual violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
Monitoring and analyse developments of new legal trends and keep abreast with legal, political and governance related developments in areas that touch on LAW’s mandate and draft updates for LAW’s global team.
Prepare social media and advocacy messaging for LAW’s Africa team and maintaining LAW’s website relating to Africa.
Contribute to preparing training materials, organising and delivering training on human rights law, criminal law or other similar topic to justice actors in conflict-settings.
Contribute to drafting project proposals, collating project data, and drafting donor reports.
Any other duties as directed by LAW’s Head of Africa or LAW Executive Director.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Degree in law, preferably with a focus on human rights, international criminal law, conflict, access to justice; Master’s degree is an asset.
Knowledge and experience of delivering legal assistance in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Excellent research and drafting skills.
Experience practising law is preferred.
Excellent organisational skills and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience working remotely.
Experience working with international NGOs is strongly preferred.

October 26, 2024
Head of Africa Programme

Job description
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION
LAW is currently looking for a dynamic and committed individual to head up its Africa legal programmes. The person will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel. Currently LAW’s programmes focus on Somalia and South Sudan but LAW envisages this expanding in 2018 and beyond. The unique individual will not only run, define and expand LAW’s current Africa programmes but will have a key role within LAW and will be a member of LAW’s Senior Management Team.
We are looking for an international human rights lawyer with programme management and fundraising experience. The person must be willing and able to undertake both high level technical advice and advocacy but also to undertake daily programmatic and administrative tasks in order to run a regional office. Currently ten staff will report to the position as well as numerous partners however, it is envisaged that this could significantly expand. Women and candidates from or based in the Horn of Africa region are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Description
Reports to: Executive Director
Functions/Key Results Expected

Programmatic

Responsible for leading and implementing the expansion of LAW’s Africa Programme including the creation of a three year strategy with the assistance of the Executive Director, LAW’s Senior Management Team and Board;
Responsible for leading the implementation of LAW’s current Africa programme. This will include:
Undertaking programme implementation and oversight of both staff and partners work on LAW projects in Somalia and South Sudan, including those on: addressing sexual violence; accountability of security forces; and natural resource exploitation and displacement. This will include working closely with senior members of the Somali government,; judiciary and law enforcement. This will also included working with LAW’s civil society; UN and donor network in Somalia and Kenya as well as expanding this network.
Development and oversight of new research projects and publications;
Identification, preparation and lodging of strategic litigation cases and other creative legal interventions with partners;
Ensuring LAW projects and programmes are implemented to the highest possible standard through coordination of projects including managing all project staff, overseeing work done in field, etc.
Development and maintenance of a network of relevant experts;
Keeping up to date with developments and initiatives in areas relevant to the programme;
Coordination with LAW’s senior management team and offices in London, Geneva, Beirut and Colombo (Sri Lanka) with a view to the development of the Africa Programme and of LAW as an organisation.

Advocacy

Preparing a regional advocacy strategy including social media;
Identification and implementation of advocacy opportunities with a view to raising the profile of the organisation and its work;
Attendance of conferences and events as a representative of LAW;
Participation in high-level meetings, including bi-lateral meetings with senior figures from government, donors, international organisations and civil society;
Acting as a media-facing spokesperson for LAW in Africa for television, radio, or other news media where required, especially in relation to LAW’s Africa Programme;
Creating a network of relevant regional partners for LAW;
Working with project teams, LAW’s advocacy team in Geneva, and project partners on the development and implementation of relevant, effective advocacy strategies designed to enhance the impact of LAW’s projects and the Africa Programme more generally.

Fundraising

Creating a regional fundraising strategy including the identification of national and regional fundraising opportunities; preparing concept notes and proposals;
Maintaining LAW’s current donors and expanding its donor base;
Identifying and meeting with relevant donors in the region.

Programme Management

Oversight of all Africa programmes including managmenet and implementation of projects and project budgets;
Ensuring reporting deadlines are met, writing narrative reports and checking them against financial reports, working closely with LAW’s Africa Finance Manager and LAW’s global Finance and Operations Manager;
Taking the lead in seeking security advice and advising with the Executive Director with the assistance of security advisors in preparation for staff travel to Somalia, South Sudan and any other relevant locations.

Administrative

Overall management of LAW’s Nairobi office, including oversight of LAW’s Kenyan operations. A finance and operations manager in Nairobi office will run the ‘day to day” of the office:
Assistance with relevant administrative or operations tasks as identified by LAW’s Executive Director.

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;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in programme management;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in fundraising and liaising with donors;
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;
Experience in overseeing the growth or expansion of an organization preferred;
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 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 probation period of three months and thereafter a contract of two years. An extension after this time is possible.

October 25, 2024
Legal Advisor

BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION
LAW is currently looking for a passionate, committed, human-rights oriented lawyer for the role of Legal Advisor, who will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel and will work on projects Somalia and South Sudan. The person in this role will be work closely with the Head of Africa Programmes, administrative and financial staff in Nairobi and legal and programmatic staff in the field. They will take the lead on specific programmes and be given a large degree of autonomy, room for creativity and space to develop the projects they work on.
The role will combine a technical legal focus with programme management and fundraising. We are therefore looking for an international human rights lawyer with legal, programme management and fundraising experience. Women and candidates from or based in the Horn of Africa region are particularly encouraged to apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reports to
Head of Africa Programme
Functions/Key Results Expected
Programmatic:

Leading LAW legal projects in Somalia and South Sudan including projects related to:
Police oversight in Somalia and the establishment of the first independent complaints mechanism for security forces in the country;
Capacity building and trainings of Somali and South Sudanese civil society and legal aid providers;
Collection and documentation of evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in South Sudan for the purposes of taking strategic, groundbreaking international cases;
Research projects on human rights violations, due process and other issues relating to law and justice;
Coordination of the Somali Legal Aid Network;
Close coordination with LAW’s offices in London, Geneva, Colombo and Beirut to coordinate research, legal advocacy efforts and identify strategic cases and other creative legal interventions;
Working with international lawyers to identify potential for strategic transnational or international casework and working with them to draft legal arguments for such cases;
Coordinating with other NGOs on joint projects and programmes;
Serving as the first point of contact for intake of cases and managing the referral of cases;
Any other programmatic duties as specified by the Head of Africa Programme or Executive Director of the organisation.

Fundraising:

Identifying potential donors;
Writing concept notes, proposals and applications for potential donors;
Drafting donor reports and maintaining records to enable accurate and timely reporting;
Attending meetings with donors.

Advocacy

Representing LAW at events and conferences as needed, with a view to raising the profile of the organisation;
Working closely with LAW’s Advocacy Team in order to identify relevant advocacy strategies for projects led by the Legal Advisor

Administrative:

Managing organisation website and keeping it up to date insofar as it relates to activities carried out in Kenya and throughout the East and Horn of Africa;

· Assisting with the overall operation of LAW in Nairobi including carrying out general administrative tasks;
· Participating and taking minutes in meetings via Skype with colleagues around the world.
Skills and Qualifications Required:

Masters degree in law or human rights;
Qualified lawyer with minimum of 2 years practice experience in human rights, criminal, family or refugee law. Experience working with cases of sexual and gender based violence preferred;
Demonstrated experience in programme management;
Demonstrated experience in fundraising and liaising with donors;
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;
Experience in overseeing the growth or expansion of an organization preferred;
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.

DEADLINES
Commencement of position: February 2018

October 25, 2024
Legal Intern

Functions/Key Results Expected
The Legal Intern will assist in legal research and drafting, management of social media, attendance at meetings and involvement in fundraising and drafting of applications. The Legal Intern will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the objectives and activities mentioned below:
Specific Responsibilities

Conduct thorough legal and factual research on human rights issues and situations in Somalia, South Sudan and globally, as assigned by the supervisor.
Draft responses to inquiries from LAW stakeholders about the human rights situation in certain countries, the relevant legal frameworks and how human rights challenges should be addressed;
Assist legal staff in drafting training manuals, presentations and other materials to support LAW legal program development.
Analyzing and summarizing legislation and policy documents and jurisprudence;
Maintaining a database of relevant jurisprudence and keeping it up to date with legal developments;
Any other duties as specified by the Legal Advisor or the Executive Director of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Law; a Masters in Law is preferred;
At least one year’s experience in working with international, humanitarian, human rights and/or environmental law;
Demonstrated experience in working with an organisation that reports to donors, preferably including experience in drafting donor reports and writing concept notes and applications;
Understanding of the Somali context and culture would be an advantage;
Understanding of protection and displacement issues in conflict and post-context would be an advantage;
Must have excellent organizational skills and excellent analytical skills;
Experience planning and coordinating international conferences, roundtables and seminars would be an advantage;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience working remotely;
Excellent research and drafting skills;
A demonstrated understanding of international human rights work and experience working with international NGOs is strongly preferred.

October 25, 2024
Head of Africa Programme

Job description
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION
LAW is currently looking for a dynamic and committed individual to head up its Africa legal programmes. The person will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel. Currently LAW’s programmes focus on Somalia and South Sudan but LAW envisages this expanding in 2018 and beyond. The unique individual will not only run, define and expand LAW’s current Africa programmes but will have a key role within LAW and will be a member of LAW’s Senior Management Team.
We are looking for an international human rights lawyer with programme management and fundraising experience. The person must be willing and able to undertake both high level technical advice and advocacy but also to undertake daily programmatic and administrative tasks in order to run a regional office. Currently ten staff will report to the position as well as numerous partners however, it is envisaged that this could significantly expand. Women and candidates from or based in the Horn of Africa region are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Description
Reports to: Executive Director
Functions/Key Results Expected

Programmatic

Responsible for leading and implementing the expansion of LAW’s Africa Programme including the creation of a three year strategy with the assistance of the Executive Director, LAW’s Senior Management Team and Board;
Responsible for leading the implementation of LAW’s current Africa programme. This will include:
Undertaking programme implementation and oversight of both staff and partners work on LAW projects in Somalia and South Sudan, including those on: addressing sexual violence; accountability of security forces; and natural resource exploitation and displacement. This will include working closely with senior members of the Somali government,; judiciary and law enforcement. This will also included working with LAW’s civil society; UN and donor network in Somalia and Kenya as well as expanding this network.
Development and oversight of new research projects and publications;
Identification, preparation and lodging of strategic litigation cases and other creative legal interventions with partners;
Ensuring LAW projects and programmes are implemented to the highest possible standard through coordination of projects including managing all project staff, overseeing work done in field, etc.
Development and maintenance of a network of relevant experts;
Keeping up to date with developments and initiatives in areas relevant to the programme;
Coordination with LAW’s senior management team and offices in London, Geneva, Beirut and Colombo (Sri Lanka) with a view to the development of the Africa Programme and of LAW as an organisation.

Advocacy

Preparing a regional advocacy strategy including social media;
Identification and implementation of advocacy opportunities with a view to raising the profile of the organisation and its work;
Attendance of conferences and events as a representative of LAW;
Participation in high-level meetings, including bi-lateral meetings with senior figures from government, donors, international organisations and civil society;
Acting as a media-facing spokesperson for LAW in Africa for television, radio, or other news media where required, especially in relation to LAW’s Africa Programme;
Creating a network of relevant regional partners for LAW;
Working with project teams, LAW’s advocacy team in Geneva, and project partners on the development and implementation of relevant, effective advocacy strategies designed to enhance the impact of LAW’s projects and the Africa Programme more generally.

Fundraising

Creating a regional fundraising strategy including the identification of national and regional fundraising opportunities; preparing concept notes and proposals;
Maintaining LAW’s current donors and expanding its donor base;
Identifying and meeting with relevant donors in the region.

Programme Management

Oversight of all Africa programmes including managmenet and implementation of projects and project budgets;
Ensuring reporting deadlines are met, writing narrative reports and checking them against financial reports, working closely with LAW’s Africa Finance Manager and LAW’s global Finance and Operations Manager;
Taking the lead in seeking security advice and advising with the Executive Director with the assistance of security advisors in preparation for staff travel to Somalia, South Sudan and any other relevant locations.

Administrative

Overall management of LAW’s Nairobi office, including oversight of LAW’s Kenyan operations. A finance and operations manager in Nairobi office will run the ‘day to day” of the office:
Assistance with relevant administrative or operations tasks as identified by LAW’s Executive Director.

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;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in programme management;
Minimum 4 years’ experience in fundraising and liaising with donors;
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;
Experience in overseeing the growth or expansion of an organization preferred;
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 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 probation period of three months and thereafter a contract of two years. An extension after this time is possible.

October 25, 2024