Kituo Cha Sheria Programme Manager – Legal Jobs in Kenya



Kituo Cha Sheria Programme Manager – Legal Jobs in Kenya;Provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and national coordination for Kituo’s Legal Aid and Empowerment Programme (LAEP).

Core Goal: Ensure legal aid interventions are professional, client‑centred, rights‑based, and aligned with Kituo’s mission of advancing access to justice and human rights.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Case Management & Quality Assurance

  • Oversee national legal services including client screening, advice, counseling, pleadings, court representation, and complaint handling.

  • Conduct legal research and represent clients in court, tribunals, high‑profile matters, and public interest litigation.

  • Provide case assessments on land rights, labor/employment, succession, criminal defense, and civil disputes for marginalized persons.

  • Develop workflow systems, client feedback mechanisms, and M&E frameworks.

  • Coordinate mobile legal aid clinics and set professional quality/confidentiality standards.

    Programme Strategy, Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation

  • Develop workplans and budgets to expand pro‑bono networks and legal aid services.

  • Coordinate fundraising strategies, alternative revenue sources, and visibility campaigns.

  • Build networks with Judiciary, National Legal Aid Service, donors, and stakeholders.

  • Research public interest legal problems and develop systemic solutions.

    Volunteer Advocates Network

  • Develop work schedules and allocate cases to volunteer advocates.

  • Lead recruitment, induction, training, mentorship, and management of pro‑bono advocates.

    Legal Empowerment

  • Design and oversee legal literacy and awareness campaigns.

  • Run capacity‑building programs for paralegals, justice centers, and alternative justice systems.

    Legal Advisory Services

  • Serve as senior legal advisor to the Executive Director, Board, and colleagues.

  • Advise on institutional, contractual, and employment legal risks.

    Team Supervision & People Management

  • Provide technical supervision for LAEP staff and regional legal officers.

  • Mentor and train junior legal staff, paralegals, interns, and volunteers.

  • Contribute to staff appraisals,
    capacity recommendations, and recruitment.

    Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

  • Develop and execute annual/quarterly work plans and manage budgets.

  • Review operations and provide impact reports to leadership and donors.

    Legal Research & Documentation

  • Conduct legal research on legislative changes and precedent.

  • Prepare legal documents, policy briefs, and maintain a legal resource library.

    Other Duties

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

    Qualifications

    Academic & Professional

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.

  • Admission as Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate.

  • Master’s degree in Law, Human Rights, or related field an added advantage.

  • Training in non‑profit leadership, programme management, or governance preferred.

    Experience

  • Minimum 7 years’ post‑qualification experience in legal practice.

  • 5–6 years’ experience in programme coordination, budget oversight, and staff supervision.

  • Depth of knowledge in civil, criminal, public interest, and strategic litigation.

  • Experience managing legal aid or access‑to‑justice programs nationally.

  • Independent external representation experience with courts, government, and donors.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Kituo Cha Sheria Programme Manager – Legal Jobs in Kenya

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