Senior Legal Counsel - Access to Justice at FIDA

Ref: FIDA/SPO/05/2018:

To Be Based In Mombasa

Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
• Provide legal representation to FIDA Kenya Clients.
• Prepare pleadings and legal briefs.
• Prepare case strategies in consultation with the team leader.
• Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
• Link with strategic partners including NGOs, Government departments and relevant bodies.
• Support clients to access justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other informal justice systems.
• Training clients on self-representation.
• Preparation of programme /activity plans and reports.

Qualifications for the Senior Legal Counsel Job

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with FIVE (5) years post admission experience.
• Must possess a valid practicing certificate.
• Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
• Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Litigation, Gender & Women’s rights Issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.