KITUO seeks to recruit two Legal/Programme Officers for its Forced Migration Programme based in Nairobi Branch Office and Mombasa Regional Office.
LEGAL/PROGRAMME OFFICER – FORCED MIGRATION PROGRAMME (REF: FMP
Reporting to the Coordinator Forced Migration Programme and Coordinator- Mombasa Regional Office, KITUO is seeking dynamic, self-driven and result-oriented persons to fill the above-mentioned positions. The core responsibilities of the positions are as follows:
- Conducting community mobile legal aid
- Holding community sensitisation campaigns on matters relating to refugee
- Supporting refugee justice centres mentored by
- Carrying out research on matters relating to forced migration that enables KITUO to built evidence base that informs litigation
- Raising legal awareness and education to refugees and asylum seekers in protection
- Providing legal counselling for refugee and host communities on their
- Assisting refugee communities to develop capacity to self advocate and lobby for legal protection
- Providing legal advice and court representation to refugees and asylum seekers in single-welfare and public interest
- Monitoring of programmes and report
- Developing of fundraising proposals for the programme.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate and atleast two years’ post admission
- At least two years’ professional working experience with a reputable human rights organization or law firm where the candidate was involved in litigation and case
- Working and practical knowledge in Refugee Law and general protection of Persons of
- Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili are mandatory
- Good working knowledge of modern information, communication and technology systems
- Knowledge in advocacy is an added advantage
Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant testimonials day telephone number and email address should be addressed to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KITUO CHA SHERIA (LEGAL ADVICE CENTER)
P.O. BOX 7483 00300 NAIROBI
Or emailed to hr@kituochasheria.or.ke
The application must reach us at the close of business on 26th February 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
