FIDA Program Officer Kenya Jobs

FIDA Program Officer Kenya Jobs


FIDA Kenya is a non-profit, non -partisan Organization committed to a society that respects and upholds women’s rights through the provision of legal aid, mediation services, women’s rights monitoring, advocacy, education and awareness creation.

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:

  • Candidates from Coast region are encouraged to apply.

    Report to:

  • The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

    Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
  • Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya clients.
  • Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
  • 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.
  • Authorize expenditure at the sector/departmental level through approving requisitions, approving litigation fund.
  • Monitor and evaluate programmes and activities (prepare and oversee the preparation of team’s work plan, result based management reports, monthly team reports, activity reports)
  • Supervises staff in Mombasa regional office.

    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 practicing certificate.
  • Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
  • Must possess 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 an updated Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be a former Supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm on 30th November 2018.
  • Send the email to:

    The Executive Director,
    FIDA Kenya,
    Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road,
    P.O. Box 46324-00100,
    NAIROBI
    E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org


  • Only email applications will be considered.
  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.
  • FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

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