FIDA KENYA NGO JOBS

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit suitable
candidates to fill the following
vacant positions : -

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (to be based
in the Mombasa Office )
FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a Senior
Legal Counsel, who will be
responsible for the day to day
running of the Mombasa office .

DUTIES: -
*Oversees the day to day running of
the Mombasa legal aid clinic
*Prepare court strategies in
consultation with Head of
Programmes
*Supervise legal counsel and other
support staff within the team
*Makes interventions and petitions on
behalf of the public in gender
related issues
*Provide legal advice to FIDA clients
*Conduct mediation between parties
*Prepare pleadings, proofs of
evidence and legal briefs
*Court attendance
*Liaise with other NGO' s,
Government departments and
relevant bodies in gender related
cases .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND
ATTRIBUTES:-
The ideal candidate should at least
posses the following qualifications
and attributes:-
*Advocate of the High Court with over
seven (7 ) years experience . (Masters
Degree in Law will be an added
advantage) .
*Should have proven management
capabilities ,
*Should have knowledge of program
planning, designing, monitoring &
evaluation and financial
management skills,
*Must possess strong writing skills,
proficiency in computers ,
organisational skills and ability to
manage multiple tasks.
*Should be able to work under
pressure
*Wide knowledge and experience in
gender & women's rights Issues .
*Results oriented, creative and
innovative
*Strong interpersonal communication
skills
*Must be a good team player , highly
self motivated & self driven.

PROGRAM OFFICER, Transformative
Justice Team ( to be based in the
Nairobi Office )
DUTIES: -
*Analyzing proposed laws and
policies for gender responsiveness.
*Commissioning, supervising, editing
and managing researches
undertaken by consultants.
*Preparing position papers and
making presentations in forums on
gender and women's rights.
*Organizing and facilitating in
workshops on constitutional,
transitional justice, legislative and
policy advocacy .
*Preparing memoranda to different
authorities on policy reform .
*Developing policy briefs and other
I.E .C materials on gender related
subjects.
*Internal and external reporting to
donors and other partners.
*Maintaining FIDA Kenya networks
related to the program .
*Undertake any other tasks as
commensurate with the post.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND
ATTRIBUTES:-
The ideal candidate should at least
posses the following qualifications
and attributes:-
*A University degree preferably a
Bachelor of Law Degree .
*At least three years experience in
human rights work .
*Demonstrated knowledge in
women's rights and community
work.
*Proficiency in computers ,
organizational and analytical skills .
*Proven excellent writing,
documentation and editorial skills .
*Strong interpersonal communication
skills and good presentation skills .
*Must be a good team player , highly
self motivated and self driven.
*Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously and set priorities .

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ( to be
based in the Kisumu Office)
DUTIES: -
*Manage incoming and outgoing
telephone calls .
*Manage the reception.
*Manage incoming and outgoing mail
including courier .
*Create and maintain an effective
filing system .
*Deal with correspondence , reports
and pleadings including drafting,
typing and ensuring follow-up .
*Coordinate provision of utilities and
stationery.
*Provide financial budgeting and
requisitions.
*Maintain proper financial records .
*Assist in the planning and
preparation of meetings ,
conferences and workshops .
*Oversees service and maintenance
of office furniture / equipment .
*Maintain efficiency of operations at
the office through prompt payment
of bills.
*Responsible for ensuring a clean
working environment for all staff and
clients through adequate
supervision of office cleaning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND
ATTRIBUTES:-
*Experience of working in a non-
governmental organisation .
*Must have information technology
skills and be proficient in microsoft
office applications.
*Ability to maintain proper petty cash.
*A clear understanding of basic office
administration. Basic knowledge of
accounting .
*KATC qualifications are an added
advantage.
*Strong interpersonal communication
skills and pleasant personality .
*Must be a good team player , highly
self motivated and self driven.
*Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously and set priorities .

Interested candidates who fully
meet the above criteria should send
their applications along with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating
expected salary and their daytime
contact , addressed to the
undersigned to be received by
5. 00p .m. 22nd August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be
contacted.

FIDA Kenya is an equal
opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers -Kenya
Amboseli Road , off Gitanga Road
P. O Box 46324- 00100
Nairobi