CREAW - Call for Expression of Interest from Advocates to Join a Pro Bono Scheme in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya
CREAW - Call for Expression of Interest from Advocates to Join a Pro Bono Scheme in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya
Description of the InterventionUnder support from the MasterCard Foundation, CREAW is currently implementing a project in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties, which seeks to provide rapid response and strengthen resilience of women who are survivors of gender-based violence during the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic .
The aim of this intervention is to accelerate access to justice for vulnerable women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya.
It is in this regard that CREAW is seeking to establish a pro bono advocates network in the 5 counties which will among other things provide free legal aid, legal representation and psychosocial support to female survivors of violence.
Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) of 2014
Terms of reference for Pro Bono Advocates in the scheme.
Advocates who apply and are successfully selected will be expected to;
Avail themselves for an orientation into the probono lawyers program conducted by CREAW
Provide free legal advice and legal representation to survivors of SGBV who have been referred to them via CREAW’s social workers and community resource persons.
Keep accurate and upto date records of all services provided to survivors and avail the necessary reports on services provided when the same is requested.
Attend quarterly monitoring and feedback meetings with designated CREAW staff who will be in charge of managing the pro bono scheme
Abide by general code of conduct for advocates as provided by the LSK and maintain good standing with the LSK.
Competencies of the Advocates selected to join the scheme
CREAW will select Advocates to provide the pro
bono services on a competitive basis. The selected advocates;
Must have a valid practicing certificate.
Must be domiciled and work within the target counties
Must be in good standing with the LSK and continue to maintain such standing throughout the period they are with the scheme
Must have at least 3 years’ experience in active practice on family law matters.
A sound understanding of women’s rights and gender equality.
Demonstrate ability to apply solutions to complex problems that may arise within their service in the scheme.
Good leadership, communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills;
Possess report writing skills.
CREAW’s obligations under the scheme
CREAW’s obligations will be as follows
To manage the scheme according to set guidelines agreed upon with the pro bono advocates
To conduct quarterly monitoring and reflection sessions with the pro bono advocates.
To ensure pro bono advocates have a clear understanding of deliverables under the scheme.
To pay an agreed upon flat fee per file which will cater for advocates disbursements and transport costs while providing services to survivor of SGBV.
At all times to act in good faith
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CREAW - Call for Expression of Interest from Advocates to Join a Pro Bono Scheme in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya
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