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Job Field: Sector in Law / Legal  , Project Management

  • Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Purpose: This position provides an opportunity to assist in building local capacity towards legal response to violence against women and to oversee program initiatives. Key focus areas include Kiambu, Nairobi, Samburu, Narok, Kwale with provision of support to other areas where COVAW works.
    Duties and responsibilities include:

    Oversee, support and supervise the implementation of projects by all program teams
    Manage the access to Justice and Women’s Rights team
    Develop and manage projects and related project budgets
    Provide legal advice to COVAW programs and clients
    Oversee case management and client record management for clients
    Lead the capacity building processes for staff, beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
    Oversee the network of pro bono lawyers who offer services to clients
    Guide the design of advocacy and communications activities and campaigns
    Manage the development of project work plans and monitoring tools to guide project implementation
    Oversee preparation and production of training and IEC materials
    Maintain documentation of project activities and expenditures for internal and donor reporting and monitoring
    Lead accurate and timely reporting of program activities and financial expenditure in accordance with donor rules and COVAW policy.
    Participate in innovative resource mobilization and fund raising to support the program
    Manage project budgets in adherence to donor and COVAW rules and policies
    Represent COVAW in meetings and forums with stakeholders
    Flexibility and willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours
    Undertake full operational responsibility over COVAW’s assets in use.
    Performance standards
    Strong commitment to organisational values: Integrity, Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.
    Adherence to organisational policies
    Adherence to timelines and deadlines
    Outputs and outcomes of the projects achieved and documented
    Accurate, timely and high quality progress reports
    Comprehensive , timely, accurate and quality documentation maintained
    Project funds utilized in cost effective manner that demonstrates value for money and fully accounted for in line with donor rules and organisational policies
    Display innovativeness and creativity in implementation of program Enhancing team work and mutual respect

    Required qualifications and competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in law
    Five years work experience in project management
    Experience in working as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders
    Good communication and public speaking skills
    Ability to work with diverse people and cultures
    Self-starter, able to work independently but able to consult effectively, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities
    Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
    Computer Literacy (including excel skills).

    The successful candidate must also demonstrate COVAW values as follows**: Integrity, Dignity, Courage, Commitment and Solidarity.

  • Re-Advertisement: Program Officer – Advocates Benevolent Association

    Re-Advertisement: Program Officer – Advocates Benevolent Association

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA) Board and the Secretary / CEO of the Law Society of Kenya.
    Duties & Responsibilities
    The position holder will among other duties be responsible for:

    Establish and manage an Advocates’ Assistance Program
    Conceptualizing, initiating and implementing timely and prudent welfare programs
    Conceptualize, design and implement strategies to respond to emerging welfare matters in line with the Society’s and the Associations mandate, objectives and strategic plan
    Undertaking advocacy and research for the Association
    Implementing the decisions of the Board of the Association
    Coordinate and implement the activities and affairs of the Board of the Association
    Keeping track of finances and investments in liaison with the Accounts Department, preparation of budgets, fundraising proposals and mobilizing funds
    Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners on welfare of members
    Manage and update the welfare and benevolence database for all members
    Any other related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO, LSK and the Board of the Association

    Qualifications & Skills

    LLB Degree and a current practicing certificate
    A minimum of three (3) years working experience post-admission to the Roll of Advocates
    Ability to identify programmatic activities and collaborate with others to achieve results
    Experience in handling welfare matters
    Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
    Experience in planning, administration and monitoring of programs
    High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity
    Experience in budgeting, finance, proposal writing and fundraising skills
    Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational, mediation and computer skills
    Experience in NGO sector will be an added advantage

  • Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Purpose: This position provides an opportunity to assist in building local capacity towards legal response to violence against women and to oversee program initiatives. Key focus areas include Kiambu, Nairobi, Samburu, Narok, Kwale with provision of support to other areas where COVAW works.
    Duties and responsibilities include:

    Oversee, support and supervise the implementation of projects by all program teams
    Manage the access to Justice and Women’s Rights team
    Develop and manage projects and related project budgets
    Provide legal advice to COVAW programs and clients
    Oversee case management and client record management for clients
    Lead the capacity building processes for staff, beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
    Oversee the network of pro bono lawyers who offer services to clients
    Guide the design of advocacy and communications activities and campaigns
    Manage the development of project work plans and monitoring tools to guide project implementation
    Oversee preparation and production of training and IEC materials
    Maintain documentation of project activities and expenditures for internal and donor reporting and monitoring
    Lead accurate and timely reporting of program activities and financial expenditure in accordance with donor rules and COVAW policy.
    Participate in innovative resource mobilization and fund raising to support the program
    Manage project budgets in adherence to donor and COVAW rules and policies
    Represent COVAW in meetings and forums with stakeholders
    Flexibility and willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours
    Undertake full operational responsibility over COVAW’s assets in use.
    Performance standards
    Strong commitment to organisational values: Integrity, Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.
    Adherence to organisational policies
    Adherence to timelines and deadlines
    Outputs and outcomes of the projects achieved and documented
    Accurate, timely and high quality progress reports
    Comprehensive , timely, accurate and quality documentation maintained
    Project funds utilized in cost effective manner that demonstrates value for money and fully accounted for in line with donor rules and organisational policies
    Display innovativeness and creativity in implementation of program Enhancing team work and mutual respect

    Required qualifications and competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in law
    Five years work experience in project management
    Experience in working as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders
    Good communication and public speaking skills
    Ability to work with diverse people and cultures
    Self-starter, able to work independently but able to consult effectively, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities
    Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
    Computer Literacy (including excel skills).

    The successful candidate must also demonstrate COVAW values as follows**: Integrity, Dignity, Courage, Commitment and Solidarity.

  • Project Officer Business Development Officer

    Project Officer Business Development Officer

    Key Functions of the Role:Research and document generation
    Key Accountabilities/Deliverables
    Relevant and accurate research reports
    Professionally done documents
    Key Roles for the Project Officers Job
    Undertake research
    Generating business plans, letters, presentations and any other write-ups required
    Draft contract terms which shall then be passed to legal for drawing
    Administrative role for the department (Minute and report writing for internal and external clients, meeting scheduling, filing, etc)
    Develop and maintain the project library, recording and reporting systems
    Any other duties that will be advised by the project manager
    Project Officers Job Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
    Degree in law
    1 to 2 years of work experience in project related areas
    Should have excellent report writing and analyzing and  skills
    Should have a strong command in both written and spoken English
    Should be able to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
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  • Re-Advertisement: Program Officer – Advocates Benevolent Association

    Re-Advertisement: Program Officer – Advocates Benevolent Association

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA) Board and the Secretary / CEO of the Law Society of Kenya.
    Duties & Responsibilities
    The position holder will among other duties be responsible for:

    Establish and manage an Advocates’ Assistance Program
    Conceptualizing, initiating and implementing timely and prudent welfare programs
    Conceptualize, design and implement strategies to respond to emerging welfare matters in line with the Society’s and the Associations mandate, objectives and strategic plan
    Undertaking advocacy and research for the Association
    Implementing the decisions of the Board of the Association
    Coordinate and implement the activities and affairs of the Board of the Association
    Keeping track of finances and investments in liaison with the Accounts Department, preparation of budgets, fundraising proposals and mobilizing funds
    Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners on welfare of members
    Manage and update the welfare and benevolence database for all members
    Any other related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO, LSK and the Board of the Association

    Qualifications & Skills

    LLB Degree and a current practicing certificate
    A minimum of three (3) years working experience post-admission to the Roll of Advocates
    Ability to identify programmatic activities and collaborate with others to achieve results
    Experience in handling welfare matters
    Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
    Experience in planning, administration and monitoring of programs
    High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity
    Experience in budgeting, finance, proposal writing and fundraising skills
    Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational, mediation and computer skills
    Experience in NGO sector will be an added advantage

  • Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Program Officer, Legal – Access to Justice And Women’S Rights

    Purpose: This position provides an opportunity to assist in building local capacity towards legal response to violence against women and to oversee program initiatives. Key focus areas include Kiambu, Nairobi, Samburu, Narok, Kwale with provision of support to other areas where COVAW works.
    Duties and responsibilities include:

    Oversee, support and supervise the implementation of projects by all program teams
    Manage the access to Justice and Women’s Rights team
    Develop and manage projects and related project budgets
    Provide legal advice to COVAW programs and clients
    Oversee case management and client record management for clients
    Lead the capacity building processes for staff, beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
    Oversee the network of pro bono lawyers who offer services to clients
    Guide the design of advocacy and communications activities and campaigns
    Manage the development of project work plans and monitoring tools to guide project implementation
    Oversee preparation and production of training and IEC materials
    Maintain documentation of project activities and expenditures for internal and donor reporting and monitoring
    Lead accurate and timely reporting of program activities and financial expenditure in accordance with donor rules and COVAW policy.
    Participate in innovative resource mobilization and fund raising to support the program
    Manage project budgets in adherence to donor and COVAW rules and policies
    Represent COVAW in meetings and forums with stakeholders
    Flexibility and willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours
    Undertake full operational responsibility over COVAW’s assets in use.
    Performance standards
    Strong commitment to organisational values: Integrity, Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.
    Adherence to organisational policies
    Adherence to timelines and deadlines
    Outputs and outcomes of the projects achieved and documented
    Accurate, timely and high quality progress reports
    Comprehensive , timely, accurate and quality documentation maintained
    Project funds utilized in cost effective manner that demonstrates value for money and fully accounted for in line with donor rules and organisational policies
    Display innovativeness and creativity in implementation of program Enhancing team work and mutual respect

    Required qualifications and competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in law
    Five years work experience in project management
    Experience in working as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders
    Good communication and public speaking skills
    Ability to work with diverse people and cultures
    Self-starter, able to work independently but able to consult effectively, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities
    Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
    Computer Literacy (including excel skills).

    The successful candidate must also demonstrate COVAW values as follows**: Integrity, Dignity, Courage, Commitment and Solidarity.