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JOB CONTEXT

The Justice Defenders Kenya office is  looking for a Legal officer, under the guidance and supervision of the Area Manager, they will assist in systematizing the legal aid support provided by the paralegals in handling cases within the Legal offices in the prisons. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offer legal services to Justice Defenders clients in prisons.
• Support and supervise prison-based paralegals in offering legal services
•  Support in continuous training of paralegals
• Manage the legal office and ensure that the operations are effective and efficient,  and that activities are  well managed.
• Engage as assigned in appropriate committees, working groups and other activities to maintain strong and productive external networks.  
• Responsible for ensuring that standards and quality of legal services delivery are maintained and developed. 
• Support the Area Manager in creating training materials and manuals  in order to conduct necessary training and workshops required for the efficient and effective implementation of activities in the Legal Offices.  
• Lead on the filing, follow up and recording of cases, to ensure timely outcomes.
• Support the research on relevant cases and other supporting authorities/material required within the Legal office. 
• Support in the carrying out of research to understand the current situation including; the prevailing challenges in accessing justice in the project sites; recommend changes and improvements, work with key influencers in the prison service and in the community to inform the design of relevant interventions to address identified gaps. 

Qualifications and experience  

• An honors Degree in law from a recognized University.
• At least three years’ experience in criminal law practice.
• Experience in managing a team
• Proven research skills
• Proficiency in working with the Microsoft office suite
• Proven ability to take initiatives in developing relationships, initiatives and options for action that might benefit the charity’s drop-in clinics aims ​

Key competencies and abilities

• Excellent communication skills oral and report writing
• Excellent interpersonal & networking  skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to make informed and accurate decisions
• Focused and goal oriented
• Flexibility, openness and broad – mindedness
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify JDs’ values on Bravery, Humility & Solidarity.

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JOB CONTEXT

The Justice Defenders Kenya office is  looking for an organized and efficient HR Officer to join our team. The HR Officer will be responsible for providing support to the HR and Admin team in performing various HR functions which includes recruitment, induction, performance management, personnel data management, staff training and development, organization and upkeep staff records as well providing general HRM support.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support recruitment processes, including developing and posting vacancy announcements, tracking and reporting on recruitment processes, screening and short-listing applications, interviewing and conducting back ground screening and reference checks for final job candidates.
• Prepare offer letters and employee contracts for new employees, and track contract expiry dates for renewal. Ensure any changes in an employee’s status are adequately documented.
• Track probationary periods and ensure confirmations, extensions, or terminations within agreed timescales.
• Support the orientation and on-boarding of new employees, including preparing an orientation schedule and welcome package, orienting staff regarding employment conditions, registering staff for benefits schemes, and ensuring new staff have appropriate work space and resources.
• Assist the HR &Admin Manager in periodic review and update of Human Resources policies and procedures in line with changes in the regulatory and labour environment.
• Assist in facilitation of staff training and development programmes. This includes training needs analysis, evaluation of training, feedback to management, and coordination of special programmes.
• Administer the organization medical scheme and pension scheme i.e Liaise with medical insurance administrators for new staff medical applications and removals in a timely manner etc.
• Support in the general administration of employee leave management.
• Update data on HRIMS for accurate staff reports on a monthly basis.
• Assist with employee safety, welfare and wellness programs, and support internal communications.
• Support in Monitoring the performance management system and ensure that key dates and deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as external regulatory concerns and applicable labour laws.
• Manage Volunteer, trainees and Intern contracts.
• Assist in updating on google drive staff list, visitors and staff visiting prions
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Human Resource Management or Business administration from a recognized institution.
• Member of IHRM Kenya.
• Professional certification in HRM will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years’ proven working experience in all functional human resource management areas and in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
• Must possess high level of integrity, honesty, maturity, diligence, good attitude and commitment towards work.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding and application of statutory and labour laws.

Key competencies and abilities

• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Well-developed people skills, high level of emotional intelligence; excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong trusting relationships with employees at all levels.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills, active-listening, counseling, interviewing, investigating and report writing.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify JDs’ values on Bravery, Humility & Solidarity.