FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:-
1) LEGAL COUNSEL (to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:-
* Provide legal advice to FIDA Kenya clients.
* Provide legal representation to Fida Kenya Clients.
* Prepare pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs.
* Prepare court strategies in consultation with the team leader.
* Make interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues.
* Liaise with other NGO’s, Government departments and relevant bodies in gender related cases.
Minimum qualifications and attributes:
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
* Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over three (3) years experience.
* 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.
* Should be able to work under pressure.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender & women’s rights issues.
* Results oriented, creative and innovative.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must be a good team player, highly self motivated & self driven.
* Must be willing to travel extensively.
2) PROGRAM OFFICER (two positions) (to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:
* Program planning, management and reporting.
* Gender related legislative and policy analysis.
* Research and preparation of position papers, policy briefs and other IEC materials.
* Workshop planning and facilitation.
* Maintaining FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
Minimum qualifications and attributes:
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
* A University degree (a Bachelor of Law Degree from a University recognized by the Council for Legal Education will be an added advantage.)
* At least three years experience in program management, policy advocacy and training or any other related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in women’s rights.
* Proficiency in computers, organizational and analytical skills.
* Proven excellent writing, documentation and editorial skills.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills and good presentation skills.
* Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
3) GRANTS OFFICER (to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:
* Developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
* Managing the grants/ funds raising processes.
* Preparing, reviewing and submitting funding concepts and proposals as required, in consultation with staff and development partners.
* Tracking and monitoring grant concepts and proposals submitted.
* Undertaking a due diligence assessments of potential grantors including collating of grantors documentation.
* Providing technical support to programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and information.
* Implementing fundraising/ grants raising procedures in compliance with the fundraising/grants strategy.
* Coordinating donor reporting, and ensuring that it’s carried out in a timely manner and in accordance with donor requirements.
* Building and maintaining mutually and beneficial relationships with key donors.
* Representing FIDA Kenya in external fundraising forums and partner activities.
Minimum qualifications and attributes:
The ideal candidate should posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
* Hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized University.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in fundraising or project management or in any related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in grant preparation and/or experience in successful proposal writing.
* Experience with developing proactive and systematic resource mobilization plans.
* Knowledge in social justice work.
* Creative thinker.
* Proficiency in information technology.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent presentation with proven excellent writing skills, with strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
To Apply:
Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by
5.00 p.m. 25th June 2010. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers – Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
NAIROBI
Email: info@fidakenya.org
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