Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose mission is to empower the poor and marginalized people to effectively access justice and realize their human and people’s rights. This is done through advocacy, networking, lobbying, legal aid and education, legal representation and research. KITUO seeks to recruit a qualified, energetic, dynamic, result oriented and capable person to fill the Program/Legal Officer position in the Mombasa Regional Office. He/She will be responsible to the Coordinator, Mombasa Regional Office and will primarily be responsible for litigation and programme work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction to other lawyers, interns and officers.
- Provide legal advice and legal representation to KITUO clients.
- Conduct legal research to build evidence base that informs KITUO’s litigation strategies.
- Legal awareness and education to clients and advocates in matters legal and human rights, housing, land, labour and succession.
- Provide financial coordination and ensure responsible and accountable use of donor funds on programme work.
- Counsel clients and sensitize communities on building a factual basis for their cases.
- Help communities to develop capacity to self-advocate and lobby for legal protection
- Programme work and report writing.
- Coach, mentor and nurture skill and potential of upcoming lawyers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practising Certificate
- Professional working experience in civil and criminal litigation, with a reputable human rights organization or law firm.
- Knowledge in advocacy and negotiation.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is a must.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of modern ICT tools and systems.
- Demonstrable experience in public interest litigation is a plus.
- Experience working in the NGO sector or donor-funded programs is a distinct advantage.
Applications should include a Cover Letter indicating the current and expected remuneration, detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least two professional referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and a current Practicing Certificate, and addressed to;
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KITUO CHA SHERIA – LEGAL ADVICE CENTER
P. O. Box 8948 – 00300
Ronald Ngala
Nairobi
E-mail: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke
The application must reach us on or before 3rd February 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
