Paralegal at Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) Kenya

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Protection

• Coordinate the Legal component of the Protection of victims and survivors.
• Prepare the victims for court session(s) in collaboration with the psychologists and the Protection team.
• Support Survivors in their participation in the criminal justice process (including pre and post-trial stage).
• Manage pro bono advocate databases and coordinate their services for Victims of Trafficking receiving support from HAART.
• Coordinate civil suit for survivors of human trafficking seeking compensation/restitution from traffickers.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Facilitate in acquiring legal documents for survivors, e.g., repatriation orders, travel documents,etc.

Advocacy

• Aid research department in conducting research on legal issues related to human trafficking.
• Train first responders and other key groups on the counter trafficking legal framework.
• Coordinate the training of HAART staff on the counter trafficking legal frameworks.
• Coordinate the collaboration with all government institutions on counter trafficking policies.
• Coordinate Legal and human rights awareness and education to HAART beneficiaries with integration of the knowledge into community outreach activities.
• Represent HAART in Collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure that the criminal justice framework protects the survivors that we serve.
• Support civil remedies available to victims of human trafficking and the nature of suits which can be instituted.

Program Management

• Participate in Protection work and report writing.
• Participate in various team meetings.
• Support HAART in legal matters and collaborate and support the fundraising officer in proposal writing as well as participating in reporting to various donors.
• Develop a registry system and continuously update it

Essential criteria & qualification

• Education: Diploma in law, legal or and paralegal studies.
• Job experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in working in the human rights field.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations.
• Strong attention to details and expertise in organization.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and native Kiswahili skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team builder