Legal/Progam Officer At Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLaw / Legal 

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
• At least 3 years 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 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.

Method of Application

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 & professional certificates and a current Practicing Certificate, and addressed to;

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KITUO CHA SHERIA – LEGAL ADVICE CENTER

P. O. Box 7483 – 00300

Ronald Ngala

Nairobi

E-mail: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke

The application must reach us on or before 18th November 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.