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IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law and sustainable development. We have experience working in more than 90 countries around the world with various legal systems.
The Assignment
IDLO in partnership with LSK is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct comprehensive training for pro bono advocates in three regions: Mombasa Kisumu and Eldoret. The training will focus on the content and implementation of the Children Act 2022. The consultant will be expected to deliver the training sessions with utmost clarity and effectiveness, providing participants with a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
Deliverables
The consultant shall deliver the following outputs:
- An Inception Report detailing the understanding of the terms of reference and a proposed methodology, a work plan indicating clear milestones and timelines., to be delivered within three days of contract start.
- Develop pre and post-assessment for trainees using IDLO training assessment forms.
- Conduct training for probono lawyers in Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret.
- Any other deliverable deemed necessary to successfully complete the assignment.
Job Requirements
The ideal selected Consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, and any other related degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- An advocate of the High Court in the children's court/ or understanding/experience in children matters.
- Demonstrated experience leading assignments of similar nature for high-level government agencies, focusing on access to justice/administration of justice/rule of law.
- Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience in Rule of Law and knowledge of contemporary child justice matters.
- Possess strong work ethic characterized by desire to achieve results. Strong problem- solving skills, with a high degree of personal and professional organization.
- The candidate will be expected to go through IDLO Trainer of Trainers training.
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Consultancy Objectives
The objective of the consultancy is to develop NCAJ Service Week Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide justice sector agencies in undertaking service weeks aimed at addressing sectoral challenges affecting the efficient administration of justice. The SOPs shall contain detailed prior activities and preparations necessary to conduct the Service Week, background information on why the service week, especially the problem to be addressed and how. The SOPs will provide various aspects of planning (before, during, and after) the Service Week, including resource mobilization, lessons learnt, reporting, stakeholder consultations, training of justice sector personnel, public awareness strategy, data collection, and reporting.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
In drafting the SOPs, the Consultant is expected to consult NCAJ Secretariat, key justice sector actors and existing service week reports to extract best practices and obtain relevant documentation from previous service weeks. Ensure the SOPs adheres to and uphold the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (notably the Bill of Rights) and all applicable laws affecting the efficient administration of justice in Kenya. The other specific details are;
- Provide Service week directions, including the required operations and scheduling of events.
- Provide guidelines on the involvement and coordination of Justice agencies for the effective undertaking of service weeks
- Provide guidelines on involvement and coordination at the grassroots with the Court Users Committees (CUC) if necessary.
- Provide details on engagements required before the service week and preparatory activities thereof.
- Provide a generic tool for undertaking the service week.
- Provide a guide on relevant stakeholders' training or engagement
- Develop guidelines and protocols for pre-service week's visits and piloting of service weeks as necessary.
- Provide an Awareness Strategy in line with the NCAJ Communication strategy.
- Provide a sample procedure for at least two common service weeks undertaken by any two justice sector institutions
- Outline the Programme of the Service Week and the roles of key players
- Provide guidelines on Data Collection, processing, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide the reporting structure of a service week.
Job Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is required to have the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in law, strategic planning, public policy, organizational development, or any other relevant field.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional development.
- Demonstrable experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Monitoring and Results based Tools, and guidelines will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with results-based management concepts
- Demonstrated experience leading assignments of similar nature for high-level government agencies, focusing on access to justice/administration of justice/the rule of law, etc.
- Exposure to the workings and operations of the Kenyan justice sector institutions
Technical competencies
- Demonstrated competencies in public policy development, including experience in developing guidelines or monitoring tools.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills.
- Excellent work ethic founded on integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and other relevant computer applications.