Fresh Jobs 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.

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Ref: FIDA/M&E/05/2018

Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor development and implementation of programme activities included in annual work plan with particular focus on results, impacts and lesson learning.
• Promote results based approach to M&E, emphasizing on results and impacts.
• Provide support and guidance to programme staff on M&E activities.
• Follow up on monthly reports from staff on programme progress against work plan and provide feedback highlighting areas of concern and progress and ensure their timely submission.
• Organize and provide refresher training in M&E for staff.
• Facilitate, design and implement M& E tools.
• Undertake and facilitate the implementation of M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods and formats.
• Identify problems with the M&E system and modify the system, as necessary.
• Ensure that staff are receiving adequate support to be able to implement their M&E functions.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time-to-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Project Management/Statistics.
• At least THREE (3) YEARS relevant experience in monitoring & evaluation, project management, networking, donor relations and developing/writing project proposals.
• Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation systems in NGO context.
• Professional certification in M&E and member of a professional body.
• Experience in proposal writing and resource mobilization strategies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and highly organized and able to multitask.
• Proficiency in statistical computer packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI-INFO etc.

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Ref: FIDA/DED/05/2018:

Reports to the Executive Director

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage and ensure the formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya programmes.
• Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
• Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
• Providing technical support to programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and information.
• Assist in developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
• Assist in developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
• Review and submitted funding concepts and proposals from the Finance department in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
• Representing FIDA Kenya in external donors’ forums and partner activities.
• Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
• Assist the Executive Director to build and sustain effective partnerships with government, like minded organizations and other civil societies.
• Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya’s visibility.

Qualifications

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate and over 7 years’ post admission experience, 3 of which should be in senior management. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues.
• Experience in litigation.
• Proven management capabilities with experience in a busy office.
• Results oriented, creative and innovative.
• Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
• Must be a good team player, self-motivated & self-driven.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.