Coalition on Violence Against Women Program Officer Jobs in Kenya

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.**

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your application and cover letter marked with subject “Program Officer - Legal” by 22nd June 2018 to recruit@covaw.or.ke. This is a re advertisement. Those that applied earlier need not reapply.

CVs will be reviewed as they are received. COVAW encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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