Legal Officer: Location: Nairobi
Our client, a local Non-Governmental Organization working towards promoting and upholding women and girls in society seeks to fill the position of a Legal Officer. The position is initially on a 9 month contract with possibility of extension.
Duties:-
- Provide legal representation to clients who are women and girls survivors of Gender based violence
- Prepare pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs
- Intervene and petition on behalf of the public in gender related issues.
- Take up public interest litigation cases for advocacy
- Develop and maintain partnerships with other NGO’s, Government departments and relevant bodies in gender related cases
- Undertaking legal research
Minimum qualifications
- Advocate of the High court of Kenya
- Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation
- Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Should be able to work under pressure
- Demonstrate knowledge in gender and women’s rights issues.
- results oriented, creative and innovative
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- 1 to 2 years experience in a similar role.
To apply, send CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 28th March 2011.
Please indicate minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
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