Senior Legal Programmes Advisor at Thomson Reuters

About the role 

The Senior Legal Programmes Advisor, TrustLaw reports into the Director of TrustLaw and will work closely with the TrustLaw team and the Foundation’s Programmes team to strengthen, streamline and scale the delivery of legal programming as part of TRF’s growing portfolio of funded projects, and to oversee and support the implementation of TrustLaw’s current funded project activities.

Based in London or Nairobi, the Senior Legal Programmes Advisor, TrustLaw will: 

• Work with TrustLaw’s Director and the Programmes team to design and implement a framework for improved integration and management of legal programming in TRF’s growing portfolio of funded projects. 
• Ensure that funded projects that leverage the TrustLaw service, team or network are strategically aligned and delivered to time, cost and quality.
• Co-develop creative and innovative project design, risk management and MEAL processes for our legal programming, working closely with the TrustLaw and Programmes teams.
• Ensure the progress of TrustLaw’s funded project activities is monitored and reported effectively, and risks are identified, mitigated and escalated in a timely way, as required.
• Work closely with Finance and Global Development colleagues to ensure adequate and efficient resourcing for legal programming is included in funded projects. Work with the Foundation’s Global Development team to develop new opportunities and partnerships that increase TrustLaw’s and TRF’s reach and impact. 
• Manage one or more managers and/or officers delivering funded projects to ensure they have the right support to do their jobs effectively, and provide them with constructive guidance as needed.
• In collaboration with the Programmes team, develop and deliver project management trainings for the TrustLaw team that enhance management and delivery of funded project activities.
• Cultivate a high-performing, healthy team ethic, with strong communication and an enabling environment including for learning and developing knowledge and expertise on the key areas of focus for the Foundation.  

About You

You're a fit for the role of Senior Legal Programmes Advisor if your background includes:

• Extensive senior experience (7+ years) in project management and design, gained through managing large and complex international development projects and programmes.
• Proven track record in overseeing and managing multiple concurrent projects and programmes.
• A legal background and/or experience in pro bono is highly desirable.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including institutional and corporate donors.
• Proven ability to manage and drive high quality client facing relationships and communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in managing diverse teams across different time-zones and cultures.
• Experience in managing consultants and other types of suppliers.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and showcase the Foundation’s programming.
• Fluent English, other languages highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally.