Coalition on Violence Against Women Program Officer, Legal - Access to Justice and Women’s Rights(AJWR) Kenya Jobs

Coalition on Violence Against Women Program Officer, Legal - Access to Justice and Women’s Rights(AJWR) Kenya Jobs

Closing date: 16 Nov 2018
COVAW is a Kenyan registered non-profit making women’s rights organization registered in 1995. COVAW seeks to promote women’s rights and works towards a society free from all forms of violence against women.

Purpose: The Access to Justice to Justice and Women’s Rights (AJWR) Program is one of COVAW’s Strategic Areas of Focus which aims to provide policy and practice direction to vulnerable and marginalised women on gender based violence issues. It is an exciting programme which allows for influencing of related GBV policies and practices with key stakeholders in Kenya and on regional and global platforms.

The Programme generates the evidence that is critical for enhancing the voices of women and girls to speak out against all forms of violations, in private and public spaces. COVAW is looking for suitable candidate with a strong personality, energy, conviction and passion in women’s rights; one who will guide the program in the realization of this key strategic area, with clear understanding of the linkages between access to justice for women and girls and development.

Key focus areas include Nairobi, Kiambu, Samburu, Narok, Kwale Counties with provision of additional support to other areas where COVAW works.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Oversee, support and supervise the implementation of AJWR projects,

Manage the AJWR team

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 and delivery of advocacy and communications activities and campaigns for access to justice and women’s rights

Manage the development of project work plans and monitoring tools to guide project implementation

Oversee design, development and production of relevant 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

Undertake full operational responsibility over COVAW's assets in use for the programme

Required

qualifications and competencies

A Bachelor’s degree in Law, and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with at least 7 years’ project management experience, preferably in the NGO Sector.

A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Policy Studies or Development Studies will be an added advantage.

Experience in delivery of women’s rights programmes and violence against women and girls, supported by a high demonstration of related legal and policy frameworks.

Excellent advocacy and influencing skills especially on access to justice issues for women and girls;

Possess excellent analytical, writing, research and presentation skills.

Good communication and public speaking skills. Experience in media engagement.

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 team management skills

Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Advanced Computer Literacy skills including Excel skills.

Performance standards

Strong commitment to organisational values: Integrity, Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.

Adherence to organisational policies

Adherence to timelines and deadlines

Delivery of quality outputs and outcomes ensuring that timely, accurate proper comprehensive documentation is maintained.

Accurate, timely and high quality progress reports

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 between colleagues and project partners

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 16th November 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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