Legal Counsel Job at FIDA Kenya in Kisumu August 2016

August 2016 Legal Counsel Job at FIDA Kenya in Kisumu

Recruitment Vacancy : Careers at FIDA Kenya August 2016

Profession vacancy : Legal Counsel Job in Kisumu August 2016

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:-

Legal Counsel (to be based in Kisumu Office)

Duties:-

Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients: take their briefs, refer distressed clients for counselling and conduct mediation between parties
Prepare pleadings and legal briefs
Court attendance
Assist in coordination of legal open days, legal aid and other workshops organized by the team
Represent the organization in meetings with stakeholders and strategic partners
Carry out programmatic work – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Self representation training for clients, Informal justice systems, preparation of reports
Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies

Qualifications and attributes

The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes:-

Bachelor of Laws degree
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least THREE (3) years post admission experience and possess a current practicing certificate.
Must possess a valid practicing certificate
Previous experience in Non-Governmental Organization is highly desirable
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation
Must posses strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Should be able to work under pressure
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Must be willing to travel

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with updated Curriculum Vitae including 3 references, one of whom must be a previous supervisor, also indicate expected salary and the daytime contact.

To be addressed to the undersigned and received on or by Wednesday, 19th August 2016 at 5,000pm.

Only email applications will be accepted.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
FIDA Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road, Lavington.
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@fidakenya.org