FIDA Kenya Jobs

FIDA Kenya Senior Legal Counsel Jobs

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position of a Senior Legal Counsel (to be based in Nairobi Office)

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

Job 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 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

How to Apply

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.

Applications are to be sent to recruitment@fidakenya.org addressed to the Executive Director on or before Friday, 11th August 2017 at 5.00 pm. Only email applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only successful candidates will be contacted. FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
FIDA Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road, Lavington.
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi

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