Company Details: Company Information FIDA Kenya is a Nonprofit organization aiming to improve the legal standing of women in Kenya. With details of events, annual reports and membership.

Grant Officer (Fundraising)

Details:
FIDA/GO/01/2019: GRANT OFFICER – FUNDRAISING (BASED IN NAIROBI)
Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities:

To develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy for FIDA Kenya, ensuring it supports and contributes to the FIDA Kenya Sustainability Plan and Strategic Plan.
Set and achieve fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with the Executive Director.
Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including corporates, events, foundations, developmental organizations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities.
Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship.
Working closely with the Management and Programme Team to produce timely and quality funding proposals in accordance with the terms of grants.
Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare fundraising budgets.
Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, donors and sponsors, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all communication and applying robust account management.
Report to the Board Resource Mobilization Committee on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets.
Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups.
Remain abreast of fundraising standards, trends and best practice, taking responsibility for maintaining own learning and attending training as required.

Qualifications & Experiences

MUST have at least 3 years’ experience in fundraising with a strong track record of securing funding for NGO activities from a variety of funding streams.
Experience in participatory proposal development processes.

Donor knowledge.

Budgeting principles.
Superior writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge and understanding of key issues in women empowerment.

October 26, 2024
Program Officer

FIDA/SPO/11/2018
Position Based In Mombasa
Candidates from Coast region are encouraged to apply.
Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya clients.
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
Support clients to access justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice systems.
Training clients on self-representation.
Preparation of programme /activity plans and reports.
Authorize expenditure at the sector/departmental level through approving requisitions, approving litigation fund.
Monitor and evaluate programmes and activities (prepare and oversee the preparation of team’s work plan, result based management reports, monthly team reports, activity reports)
Supervises staff in Mombasa regional office.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
Must possess a valid practicing certificate.
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.

October 26, 2024
Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

Details:
FIDA/DED/05/2018
Reports to the Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage and ensure the formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya programmes.
Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
Providing technical support to programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and information.
Assist in developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
Review and submitted funding concepts and proposals from the Finance department in consultation with the Executive Director.
Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
Representing FIDA Kenya in external donors’ forums and partner activities.
Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
Assist the Executive Director to build and sustain effective partnerships with government, like minded organizations and other civil societies.
Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya’s visibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate and over 7 years’ post admission experience, 3 of which should be in senior management. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues.
Experience in litigation.
Proven management capabilities with experience in a busy office.
Results oriented, creative and innovative.
Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
Must be a good team player, self-motivated & self-driven.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

October 25, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Deputy Executive Director

Ref: FIDA/SPO/05/2018:
To Be Based In Mombasa
Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
Job Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya Clients.
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
Prepare case strategies in consultation with the team leader.
Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
Support clients to access justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice systems.
Training clients on self-representation.
Preparation of programme /activity plans and reports.

Qualifications for the Senior Legal Counsel Job

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
Must possess a valid practicing certificate.
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.

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October 25, 2024
Legal Assistant Communications Officer Program Officer Senior Programs Officer Finance Officer

Reports to: The Senior Legal Counsel
Duties

Attending to clients and advising on various processes that are required in the filing of matters in the Court Registry.
Serving of all the court processes and updating the FIDA office and Clients
Filling and retrieving clients files
Drafting relevant legal documents.
Participate in legal dispute resolution and mediation on related matters as brought to the attention of the relevant FIDA Kenya office.
Manage FIDA and Court Registry.
Receiving court reports from clients of all matters from the court and updating files.
Updating all the Access to Justice team’s diaries including the Master diary to inform on upcoming matters and progress of all that have been served upon.
Support the team in Training of clients on self-representation in court.
Conduct file audits to ensure they are in order before serving the same to the relevant recipients and in Court.
Ensure financial budgeting and requisitions for branch office in the requests for filing fees requirements and follow-up and assist in auditing of the same as and when called upon to do so.

Qualifications

Diploma in Legal Studies
Licensed court process server
Holder of a Certificate of Good Conduct
MUST have 2 years work experience.
Work in Non-Governmental Organisation will be an added advantage.

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October 25, 2024
Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

Details:
FIDA/DED/05/2018
Reports to the Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage and ensure the formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya programmes.
Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
Providing technical support to programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and information.
Assist in developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
Review and submitted funding concepts and proposals from the Finance department in consultation with the Executive Director.
Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
Representing FIDA Kenya in external donors’ forums and partner activities.
Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
Assist the Executive Director to build and sustain effective partnerships with government, like minded organizations and other civil societies.
Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya’s visibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate and over 7 years’ post admission experience, 3 of which should be in senior management. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues.
Experience in litigation.
Proven management capabilities with experience in a busy office.
Results oriented, creative and innovative.
Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
Must be a good team player, self-motivated & self-driven.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

October 25, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Deputy Executive Director

Ref: FIDA/SPO/05/2018:
To Be Based In Mombasa
Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
Job Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya Clients.
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
Prepare case strategies in consultation with the team leader.
Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
Support clients to access justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice systems.
Training clients on self-representation.
Preparation of programme /activity plans and reports.

Qualifications for the Senior Legal Counsel Job

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
Must possess a valid practicing certificate.
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.

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October 25, 2024
Legal Assistant Communications Officer Program Officer Senior Programs Officer Finance Officer

Reports to: The Senior Legal Counsel
Duties

Attending to clients and advising on various processes that are required in the filing of matters in the Court Registry.
Serving of all the court processes and updating the FIDA office and Clients
Filling and retrieving clients files
Drafting relevant legal documents.
Participate in legal dispute resolution and mediation on related matters as brought to the attention of the relevant FIDA Kenya office.
Manage FIDA and Court Registry.
Receiving court reports from clients of all matters from the court and updating files.
Updating all the Access to Justice team’s diaries including the Master diary to inform on upcoming matters and progress of all that have been served upon.
Support the team in Training of clients on self-representation in court.
Conduct file audits to ensure they are in order before serving the same to the relevant recipients and in Court.
Ensure financial budgeting and requisitions for branch office in the requests for filing fees requirements and follow-up and assist in auditing of the same as and when called upon to do so.

Qualifications

Diploma in Legal Studies
Licensed court process server
Holder of a Certificate of Good Conduct
MUST have 2 years work experience.
Work in Non-Governmental Organisation will be an added advantage.

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October 25, 2024
Grants Officer

Duties:-
Prepare, review and submit funding concepts and proposals in consultation with staff and partners
Undertake due diligence assessments of potential grantors including collating of grants documentation and develop and maintain a donor base
Apply grantors policy in programs and administrative activities and support compliance to donor obligations and policy requirements
Ensure effective coordination of donor approaches across the organization
Coordinate grant inception meetings
Collaborate with management to review the organization resource mobilization strategy and constantly update the resource mobilization matrix that is, track and monitor grant concepts and proposals submitted.
Advice on developing relationships with strategic partners, NGOs, government agencies, companies, foundations and other organizations and individuals to create collaborations that will raise profile with potential donors or create partnerships in fundraising.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / Project Management or a related field. • At least THREE YEARS relevant experience in project management, networking, donor relations and developing / writing project proposals • Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation systems in NGO context Professional certification in grants and member of a professional body • Experience in proposal writing and resource mobilization strategies • Proficient in MS Office Suite and highly organized and able to multitask.

October 24, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel

Duties:-
Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya Clients.
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
Prepare case strategies in consultation with the team leader.
Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies
Support clients to access justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice systems
Training clients on self-representation
Preparation of programme /activity plans and reports
Qualifications and Attributes
The ideal candidate should atleast posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with FIVE (5) years post admission experience
Must possess a valid practising certificate
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation
Must posses strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with updated Curriculum Vitae including 3 references, one of whom must be a previous supervisor.
The candidate MUST indicate expected salary and a daytime contact.

October 24, 2024