Program Officer, Legal - Access to Justice and Women’s Rights(AJWR) Jobs in Kenya

Program Officer, Legal - Access to Justice and Women’s Rights(AJWR) Jobs in Kenya

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: