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  • Posted: May 25, 2022
    Deadline: Jun 3, 2022
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    The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed towards the achievement of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of, especially, the poor and marginalized. TISA has been operational since March 2008, and is a locally registered trust. We were previously known as the CDF...
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    Program Officer, Research and Litigation

    Job Summary

    The Program Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of projects related to Legal Research and Litigation, along with any other related work in line with TISA’s strategic plan and priorities.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Legal Research and Litigation

    • Undertake Litigation research with a view to strengthen TISA’s litigation work along its priority areas.
    • Documentation and management of key cases touching on TISA’s strategic focus areas which include Fiscal Decentralization, Socio–economic Inclusion & Social Accountability.
    • Maintain regular communication between TISA and relevant stakeholders involved in the litigation work.
    • Provide technical support to TISA programs relating to legal and litigation work as it arises.

    Project Management

    • Collaborate with other TISA program teams to conduct timely and appropriate narrative and financial reporting with respect to all activities and grants related to TISA’s legal and litigation work.
    • Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to TISA’s litigation work.
    • Assist in the coordination of program activities including meetings, forums, workshops, trainings and production of reports or minutes thereto.
    • Management of relevant program budgets related to TISA’s legal and litigation work.
    • Collaborate with relevant staff to generate publications and communication materials that enhance TISA’s advocacy work around litigation.
    • With guidance of the Program Manager, design projects, workplans and schedules, and ensure their successful implementation for the realization of TISA strategic goals.

    Qualifications:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
    • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

    Knowledge Required:

    • At least 2 years’ work experience in Legal Research and Litigation.
    • Previous experience in program management is desirable.
    • A background in Devolution related work & experience in handling PIL cases is equally desirable.

    Required competencies:

    •  A self–starter.
    • Planning and Organizing skills.
    • Strong Research skills.
    • Strong Interpersonal skills.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates are requested to send an expression of interest letter and updated CV to hr@tisa.or.ke by Friday 3rd June 2022 stating the subject heading “PROGRAM OFFICER – RESEARCH AND LITIGATION

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