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IMLU Assistant Program Officer Jobs (Access to Justice)

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance, health and human rights non-profit making organization, whose vision is A Just World Free from Torture, Violence and Discrimination.

Our work is underpinned by a holistic approach involving litigation, medical and psychosocial rehabilitation of survivors of torture, monitoring government adherence to its human rights obligations and advocacy for policy, legal and institutional reforms.

Over the last two decades we have assisted over 5,000 victims of torture, cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment through the support of our national networks of professionals: doctors, trauma counselors, lawyers, paralegals, human rights monitors and journalists.

To support IMLU’s Vision 2021 that entails strengthening the social movement against torture, violence and discrimination, we are looking for a highly motivated individual for the role below.

Job Title: Assistant Program Officer - Access to Justice

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel

Reporting to: Program Officer - Access to Justice

Duration: 1 year

Required: Immediate

Job Summary – The Overall Purpose of the Job

The holder of the position is responsible for leading IMLU’s legal support to victims of torture, violence and discrimination.

This will include intake of new clients, investigating, documenting and developing solid files for litigation and advocacy.

Key Accountabilities

A. Leadership in Victim Support

Screening of clients at intake

Providing legal advise to clients

Legal documentation and investigations of cases

Preparing legal files and recommending to Programme Officer for litigation

Effective and timely bring up of files

Referrals to relevant offices

Lead in maintaining up to date client data on IMLU’s data base

Escorting clients to police stations to record statements or make inquiries

Preparing case file petitions to relevant agencies and timely follow of each petition

Identifying and recommending cases for cash bail support to programme officer for approval

Updating clients on the progress of their cases and courts attendance

B. Pre-trial detention and Community Interventions

Visiting pre-trial detainees for legal support

Assigning and coordinating pre-trial detention interventions by paralegals

Preparing requests for pre-trial interventions through network lawyers for PO approval

Provide legal support in community awareness and advocacy initiatives

C. Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Resource Mobilization

Preparing high quality and timely relevant programme reports

Preparing periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual ) analytical reports from case file data

Providing relevant information for fundraising

D. Representation

IMLU focal point within the national case referral network and Paralegals Support Network (PASUNE)

Strengthening IMLUs presence and partnership in assigned strategic networks and movements

Attend court cases to monitor IMLU pro bono lawyers and progress of cases

E. Assisting Roles

Assist in the development and implementation of programme work plans and budgets

Assist the PO in preparing legal opinions

Assist the PO in convening monthly case management meetings

Supporting the PO in capacity building of paralegals and court user committees

Assist the PO in coordination and liaison with court user committees

Assist the PO in organizing medical-legal camps in prisons

Support APO Field Investigations in rapid response, investigation and fact finding interventions

Any other duties that may be assigned by the Program Officer and/or the Executive Director

Key Qualifications

LL.B Degree, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Experience

At least two years relevant experience in a similar position in a governance and human rights NGO

Attributes

§ Passion and motivation with persons in vulnerable situations and empathize with them.

§ Proven legal analysis skills.
§ Understanding of regional and international human rights mechanisms.
§ Ability to organize work amidst pressure and prioritize tasks.
§ Good communication and computer skills, willing to travel on short notice.
§ Adhere to confidentiality and ethical conduct.

HOW TO APPLY

Application procedure:

If you believe you are passionate and committed to human rights and have the experience and qualifications we are looking for, please send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to: jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter ASSISTANT Program Officer – ACCESS TO JUSTICE by 4pm, Friday, 10th April, 2017.

For more information and application, see; IMLU Assistant Program Officer Jobs (Access to Justice)

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