Advocacy officer job in Kenya

A Child Rights Organization based in Nairobi is looking for an Advocacy Officer.

Qualifications/Requirements

Be a graduate of Social Sciences from a recognized University, with a bias in Communication Studies

Professional experience of working on disability rights, preferable on child rights sector or deaf education

Experience of working within the Rights Based Approach framework

Professional experience of undertaking regional and national advocacy and lobbying including development of action plans and strategies

Demonstrable understanding of local decision making processes.

Experience of identifying capacity building gaps and working with partner / Parents Groups organizations in an advisory capacity

Experience in delivering coaching, training and facilitation as appropriate to different situations

Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels ranging from parents to Government officials

Knowledge of sign language and experience of working with deaf children

Ability to coordinate, liaise and negotiate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Self driven with capacity to mobilize and motivate groups

Computer literate with proven knowledge on use of several packages e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Must be not less than 28 years old and possess a driving license

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CVs, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts to: recruitment.bsn@gmail.com. To reach us not later than 18 January, 2010.

N/B: Only short listed applicants shall be contacted.

Volunteer Legal Advocate, Asylum Access, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing Date: Friday, 07 January 2011

Legal services provider for refugees

Asylum Access Tanzania (AATZ) solicits applications from well-prepared candidates with impeccable writing, persuasive advocacy skills and a passion for social justice who are ready to commit themselves to spending six months or more in Tanzania. Volunteer Legal Advocates (VLAs) will provide legal counsel, advice and advocacy on behalf of refugees seeking asylum, resettlement or the assertion of other legal rights. VLAs play an integral part of AATZ's team and will get the opportunity to work with UNHCR and Tanzanian Government representatives to coordinate and strengthen the involvement of AATZ in decisions affecting refugee rights.

Position Responsibilities

VLAs are responsible for the following duties:

·         Advise refugees and assist them in understand their rights;

·         Interview refugees and advocate for them regarding their individual RSD and/or resettlement;

·         Maintain a high caseload of RSD cases in a fast paced, demanding environment while adhering to strict filing deadlines;

·         Conduct client intake and screening interviews, assess needs, and refer to other service providers as needed;

·         Where possible, develop unique and innovative legal tactics to assist clients with other legal needs, including assistance to assert rights to movement, security, humanitarian aid, education and social services;

·         Conduct research on “country of origin” situations and refugee law jurisprudence;

·         Develop material for “Know Your Rights” workshops for refugees both in camps and urban settings, as well as teach and/or participate in the workshops;

·         Occasionally, represent AATZ at events, conferences and meetings, and/or assist in other publicity and/or fundraising efforts;

·         Assist with the general administrative duties of the office, including helping to build administrative capacity within the office to meet demand as AATZ grows.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         A positive, flexible personality and attitude;

·         English is required. Intermediate to proficient French or Swahili are very helpful.

·         A Bachelor of Laws, JD or equivalent is preferred, but other degrees or equivalent experience in a related field will be considered. Exceptional law students will be considered;

·         Experience working in direct clients services, ideally with asylum seekers or in human rights, as well as a strong passion for social justice work;

·         Experience working with vulnerable populations and/or survivors of trauma;

·         International experience living and working cross-culturally in developing countries, preferably in Africa;

·         Experience working in a non-profit setting with limited resources, ideally in the global south;

·         An easygoing personality with the demonstrated capacity to handle living and working in an ad-hoc environment where difficult situations and crises can develop at a moment's notice;

·         Aptitude to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight while serving clients with the highest ethical standards;

·         Understanding of the importance of working as part of a team and the ability to carefully and faithfully follow the direction of AATZ management staff;

·         Ability to commit to at least 6 months of full-time work.

·         Fluency in French an asset; Fluency in Swahili a major asset.

Program Highlights

Development Training - Throughout your work with us, Asylum Access will support you with a series of tools to maximize your programmatic work and your understanding of refugee law and practice. Regular training and debriefing sessions will offer you the chance to enhance and process your experience and share insight about cross-cultural issues.

Casework - Once you join our team, you will be responsible for your own casework, which you will see through intake, preparation, submission and results. This will give you an invaluable experience and lasting ties with your clients.

Joining our Network - After working with us, you will be connected with an ever-growing network of refugee legal advocates around the world, which circulates job openings, research opportunities, refugee news, and more.

How to apply

Because of space limitations, AATZ VLA positions are awarded on a very competitive basis. Each year Asylum Access receives hundreds of applications coming from all over the globe for a handful of VLA positions. It is best, therefore, for applicants to submit polished, complete applications as early as possible. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample to VolunteerTz@asylumaccess.org. Please be sure to specify in your cover letter what makes you uniquely qualified to be a VLA with AATZ, how volunteering with us fits into your career plans, and the dates that you expect to be available.

Application Deadline: January 7th, 2011

Position length: at least 6 months

Start date: March 7th, 2011

***Please note that all Asylum Access VLA positions are unpaid; we are happy to work with successful applicants to arrange for funding or school credit where available. If selected, VLA's are responsible for obtaining their visa and work permit, if applicable.

Reference Code: RW_8CGHEF-85

Legal Consultant, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Friday, 07 January 2011

Location: Kenya - Nairobi with travel to Somalia

FAO Somalia - Country Office in Nairobi is seeking to employ a Legal Consultant. He/She will work under the general supervision of the Officer-In-Charge of FAO-Somalia and the Direct Supervision of the IMPROVEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES PROGRAMME (SOMASEED) Project Manager and Project Operations Manager. The incumbent will perform the following duties to the benefit of two seed companies/associations (maize and sesame producer) and one banana growers association (seed in the following shall thus be intended in the wider sense of “good quality genetic material”):

- Provide high quality legal support to the Somaseed teams based in Nairobi and in Somalia. Preparing an agreement that will regulate the relationship between the seed company shareholders/association members.

The agreement will provide for (the following shall be adapted, mutatis mutandis, for association and association members):

-Protection of shareholders personal assets in the company.

-Regulation of the sharing of dividends and profits among the shareholders.

-The management structure of the company and the responsibilities of each director and shareholder.

-Transfer, transmission and forfeiture of company shares.

-Meetings of the company.

-Decision making in the company.

-Raising of company capital.

-Management of company assets.

-Corporate governance.

-Dispute settlement among the shareholders, seed growers, and the company with the seed growers.

·         Preparing a document that will govern the relationship between the seed company/association with the farmers, retailers, and other members of public. The document should cover the clear objectives of the company.

·         To prepare a standard/ generic contract between the seed company and the farmers. This agreement will cover issues of payment, quality of the seeds produced and dispute settlement between the two parties.

·         To prepare agreement governing the relationship among the members of farmers association.

·         Provide a dispute settlement mechanisms for the farmers.

·         Revise and amend if necessary present statute and bylaws of the seed association;

·         Revise and amend if necessary present statute and bylaws of the seed company;

·         Present the documents to the beneficiaries, and incorporate their feedback in the final version of the documents.

·         Train the beneficiaries/facilitate understanding and practical application of the documents provided.

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Essential:

·         A masters degree in Law.

·         Good Knowledge of computers including word processing, spreadsheets and Internet use.

·         Good communication and writing skills.

·         Fluent in English.

·         At least five years work experience in legal advice to private companies and business entities.

·         Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Desirable:

·         Previous working experience with a UN organization or NGOs.

·         Somalia-specific work experience

·         Experience in training, agriculture sector and seed system an added advantage

·         Specialization in SPS, WTO regulations and UPOV an added advantage

Selection Criteria

·         Education (generic and specific training)

·         Practical experience in delivering legal advice to companies

·         Practical experience in delivering legal advice to association of farmers

·         Experience with agribusiness

·         Experience with farmers organizations

How to apply

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/10/2010 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot - see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out). E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/10/2010. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/10/2010 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia

UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex

Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road

P.O. Box 30470-00100

Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/10/2010 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Reference Code: RW_8CDAXR-46

TJRC Legal Officers jobs in Kenya

The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission is established under Section 3(1) of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act No.6 of 2008 with the objective of promoting peace, justice, national unity, healing, reconciliation and dignity among the people of Kenya.

The Commission therefore is seeking to recruit suitable qualified Kenyan candidates for the following position:

Legal Officers
VAN: 49/10/TJRC/LU

Duties and Responsibilities

    * Handle and range of issues related to criminal law, international law, human rights law including the interpretation and application of the TJRC Act, legislative and other instruments in force in the Republic of Kenya during the period December 1963 to February 2008, in consultation with the Director Legal Services
    * Conduct extensive legal research and analysis and prepare statements, briefs, reports and correspondence
    * Undertake extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material
    * Prepare or assist in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts; prepare or assist in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of published government and non-governmental reports, international human rights law and practice, procedural issues arising during Commission hearings

Requirements for Appointment

    * Have an advanced degree in law from a recognized university
    * Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in good standing with the Law Society of Kenya
    * Have demonstrated professional competence in either litigation, criminal law and land law
    * Have a thorough understanding of the Commission’s mandate

Important information for all candidates

    * Deadline for applications: January 10, 2011
    * Vacancy Announcement Number (VAN) must be quoted for all applications
    * Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted
    * Previous Applicants need not re-apply

Send applications by post to:

Recruitment Team,
Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission,
Delta House, 3rd Floor, Chiromo Road, Westlands,
P.O Box 14641-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya

or by email quoting the Vacancy number and position title to hr@tjrckenya.org

Manager – Legal Services and Company Secretary job in Kenya

Job Vacancies Kenya Industrial Estates Limited, a fully owned Government Development Finance Institution under the Ministry of Industrialization, specializes in promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development by championing the development of Micro, Small and Medium Industries throughout the country with specific focus on clustering of industries, rural industrialization and value addition to locally available raw materials.

We are seeking to recruit suitable qualified persons to fill the following vacant position that have arisen within the company.
Manager – Legal Services and Company Secretary

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:-

The overall responsibility
* Provide secretarial and legal services to the company as well as institute appropriate policies in the legal department.

Key Tasks
* Formulate policies to guide the department and the company on all legal matters. * Provision of secretarial/legal services to the company. * Co-ordinating and managing Board activities. * Undertaking debt collection among other duties.

Educational and Professional Requirements
* Law Degree (L.L.B). * CPS (K). * LSK membership. * Registered advocate of the high court of Kenya. * Valid practicing certificate. * Management and leadership courses. * Computer literate.

Work Experience
* At least 3 years experience in a large legal firm or organization


All applicants must indicate current and expected salaries in their applications.

Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned.

The application should be received not later than 5/1/2011

Managing Director
P.O Box 78029-00507,
Nairobi

Kenya Airways Head of Legal Services Job Vacancy

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 50 destinations, 41 of which are spread across the Africa continent. With a modern fleet of 29 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.

Head of Legal Services
Grade: H15

Brief Description

To take overall responsibility for the management of all legal matters pertaining to the organization.

Detailed Description

    * To develop a legal team and structure that will effectively provide efficient and timely professional legal services to the airline both in Kenya and Outstations.
    * To advise management on legal matters and risks facing the organization.
    * To review and advise on all aircraft acquisition and maintenance contracts and lease agreements
    * Draft, negotiate, and vet contracts on behalf of the company to protect its interests.
    * Ensure disputes are resolved in a manner that safeguards the company’s position.
    * Organize and administer subsidiary board meetings to ensure they are efficient and effective.
    * Ensure company’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements to avoid legal penalties.
    * Brief and monitor external counsel to ensure legal representation is effective.
    * Prepare proposals and to lobby the GoK on pending legislation to protect or improve the business environment for KQ.
    * Develop effective working relationships with key user departments to ensure their needs are understood and appropriate solutions developed that support business needs.
    * Effective legal counseling so as to ensure legal problems and risks are identified and dealt with before they emerge as significant risks to the business.
    * Develop and maintain a legal registry where all contracts and legal documents can be safeguarded and be easily accessible.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

    * BBL
    * Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with ten (10) years post qualification experience preferably in commercial law practice. Aviation Law experience will be an added advantage.
    * Certified Public Secretary
    * Excellent communication skills

Competencies

    * Proactive
    * Teamwork
    * Customer insight
    * Results focus
    * Strategic thinking
    * Integrity
    * Confidentiality
    * Good analytical skills
    * Critical thinking.
    * Attention to detail

How to apply

Visit the Kenya Airways Career Website here to make an online application

Closing Date: 03-Dec-2010

NEEMA Deputy Director Legal Services job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant position

Deputy Director Legal Services
Grade E3
1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
Assisting the Director Legal Services in providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
Assisting the Director Legal services in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Law;
Interpreting law and advising on legal matters.
Participating in review of environmental laws in collaboration with other Government Institutions and stakeholders;
Offering technical support to field Offices in the enforcement of the environmental law;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelors degree in Law.
A relevant Masters degree from a recognized Institution, Masters in Environmental Law will be an added advantage.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate.
Have at least five (5) years working experience in law two (2) of which must be at senior level.
Being a registered Certified Public Secretary and experience as a Board Secretary will be an added advantage.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 10th December, 2010.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority,
P.O Box 67839- 00200,
Nairobi

E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

NEEMA Director Legal Services job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant position


Director Legal Services
Grade E2
1 Post

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General and will be the Chief legal Advisor to the Authority.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
Secretary to the Board of management
Providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on environment;
Drafting the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999;
Advising on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment to which Kenya is a party and assisting in their implementation;
Advising and assisting in negotiations; drafting and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and Treaties to which Kenya is a party;
Liaising with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International Environmental concerns;
Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environment
Establishing criteria and procedures for the assessment of environmental quality standards;
Monitoring of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking responsibility for all litigation matters in respect of the Authority.
Supervision, Development and appraisal of Legal Department’s staff.
Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelors degree in Law and a Masters degree in Environmental Law from a recognized Institution
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
Registered Certified Public Secretary
Have at least seven (7) years’ working experience in law, 3 of which must be at a senior level.
At least three(3) years experience as a Board Secretary


Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 10th December, 2010.

The Director General
National Environment Management Authority,
P.O Box 67839- 00200,
Nairobi

E-Mail: hr@nema.go.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

Litigation Advocate and Debt Collector Jobs in Kenya

A middle-sized law firm seeks to recruit:-

Litigation Advocate

The ideal candidate should:-

Have at least 3 years Post Admission working experience in a busy Law Firm.

Have a current Practicing Certificate.

Be ready to work and be stationed at the Coastal City of Mombasa.

Be computer literate.

Be proactive, self motivated and aggressive.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Have the ability to work in a team.

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressure.

Have the ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

Debt Collector

The ideal candidate should:-

Have a Degree or a Diploma in Business Studies.

Have worked in a Debt Collection firm or related field for at least Two (2) years.

Be ready to be paid on a commission basis.

Be computer literate.

Have excellent skills in Communication and Public Relations.

Be ready to work under very demanding schedule and ability to handle pressure.

Have the ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

If you fit any of the above descriptions, you may submit your application together with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, copies of the academic certificates, 2 coloured passport size photographs and your day time telephone contacts to:-

The Office Manager

P.O Box 45707 - 00100

Nairobi

On or before Friday the 3rd day of December 2010.

Legal Advisor / Lawyer Job Vacancy

StarTimes Media (Kenya) Co., Ltd, in partnership with KBC,utilizes satellite and terrestrial digital video broadcasting technology to rapidly provide digital television services to Kenyan viewers across the country, and to enable every Kenyan family to afford digital TV, to watch digital TV, and to enjoy digital TV.

The main business scope of StarTimes includes: digital pay TV, radio & TV signal transmission, mobile TV, mobile phone TV, wireless Internet, building advertising TV, and value-added services based on the system mentioned above.

In addition, the company will also sell digital TV terminal products, related maintenance and repair services, and technical consultation.

Legal Advisor/Lawyer

Job Description and Duties:

    * Experience in the following legal practices: Corporate law, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Tax, Conveyance, and Arbitration
    * Draft and execute various legal documents, including supervision of the preparation of under seal and underhand entries in respect to the execution of legal documents
    * Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
    * Handle lawsuits affecting the company and liaise with external lawyers on behalf of the company
    * Excellent analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications and Requirements:

    * LLB from accredited university
    * Member of the Law Society of Kenya
    * Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    * Minimum 1 year working experience in reputable law firm
    * Commissioner of Oath and Public Notary is an added advantage

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Human Resources Department
StarTimes Media (Kenya) Co., Ltd.
Ground Flr, Victoria Towers, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 26059-00100 Nairobi
Email: hr.kenya@startimes.com.cn

Contract Managers - Legal

Our client is the world’s principal supplier of mobile networks with majority of commercial mobile broadband network operators choosing them as their vendor.  Their network solutions include, radio access network, core network solutions; microwave radio and optical fiber solutions, among others. The company also offers a range of mobile devices, including those supporting multimedia applications and other personal communications services; they have products for special applications within the enterprise, cable, mobile platform and power module markets.

The company is looking to fill the position of Contract Managers - Legal to provide accurate contractual information coming from signed contracts; identify and mitigate potential contractual and commercial risks; keep track of non-contractual services and deliveries supplied so as to generate add – on sales.
Description:
Responsible for Contractual Legal aspects, Change Management & Variations as well as the formulation of commercial conditions and clauses
Review and provide explanation on contractual terms in existing and / or proposed customer contracts and agreements. Plan against applicable directives and the offered prices and scope.
Perform preventive and curative risks analysis & mitigations; analyze and assess potential contractual and commercial risks including proposal to mitigate risks
Be the guardian of Contractual scope and SLAs for Managed Capacity and Services monitoring the terms, conditions, responsibilities, deliverables, obligations, liabilities, KPIs, approvals and reconciliation processes, among others.
Prepare and submit reports to the Head of Contracts Management, escalating any major issues. Provide Compliance Statement for the Customer Contracts.
Advise Head of Contract Management and Key Accounts Managers on commercial contract matters and support/participate in contract negotiations.
Advise on correct contract type and appropriate contract template in conjunction with Market Unit and/or Customer Legal's.
Manage Contracts FAQ and support Accounts and Projects teams with daily questions & answers around signed Contracts.
Co-ordinate necessary activities with Customer Contract to ensure quality as well as proper handing over of contracts. Ensure that final signed versions of contracts are securely stored.
Preparation and execution of training to sales teams regarding contract management.
Requirements:
Degree in Legal studies/ Business Administration or a related field.
Training in Telecommunications Engineering is an advantage
At least 6 years of experience in Legal / Contractual activities, possibly in Technical Contract Management
Proven experience and record in Contracts Management & negotiations
Good sales and financial knowledge
Solid experience in Bid, Risk and Contract Management
Sound Technical (Telecommunications, GSM) knowledge and understanding is an added advantage.
Analytical and strategic mind
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Send your application including a covering letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Friday, 26th November 2010.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies