Survivor Services Attorney Job at International Justice Mission

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting the poor from violence in the developing world.


Our global team of over 1,000 professionals are at work in over 25 countries.

Together, we are catalyzing a global revolution that will rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice for the poor unstoppable.

Motivated by God’s call to seek justice for the oppressed, we believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.

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Survivor Services Attorney Job at International Justice Mission


Responsibilities


  • Engage key stakeholders to create awareness about the legislative gaps regarding psychosocial services;
  • Audit the criminal justice system to identify available legal provisions for Survivors & Witnesses and how these are implemented to ensure enforcements of these legal provisions;
  • Develop a legal framework informed from best practices from international, regional and local jurisdictions that address the needs for psychosocial services for survivors and witnesses;
  • Mobilize & develop training material for partners and stakeholders around mainstreaming Psychosocial services for survivors and witnesses of police abuse of power and by extension other injustices;
  • Provide training for IJM partners and survivors
    in the survivor network on basic legal aspects that can empower them to be advocates of change within their communities;
  • Lead in advocacy for survivors and witnesses to file complaints against the police and follow up through case completion by various strategies including sharing relevant legal information.


    Requirements


  • Degree in law and an Advocate of the High Court with two years post admission experience;
  • Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in non-profit sector and/or working with victims of crime;
  • Advanced computer skill set with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.


    How to Apply


    Please send your Resume, Cover Letter & statement of faith in one document and a valid Certificate of good conduct to kenyarecruiting@ijm.org quoting the Position Title in the subject heading before July 19, 2019.


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