Legal/Progam Officer At Kituo Cha Sheria (Kituo)

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction to other lawyers, interns and officers.
Provide legal advice and legal representation to KITUO clients.
Conduct legal research to build evidence base that informs KITUO's litigation strategies.
Legal awareness and education to clients and advocates in matters legal and human rights, housing, land, labour and succession.
Provide financial coordination and ensure responsible and accountable use of donor funds on programme work.
Counsel clients and sensitize communities on building a factual basis for their cases.
Help communities to develop capacity to self-advocate and lobby for legal protection
Programme work and report writing.
Coach, mentor and nurture skill and potential of upcoming lawyers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practising Certificate
At least 3 years professional working experience in civil and criminal litigation, with a reputable human rights organization or law firm.
Knowledge in advocacy and negotiation.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili a must.
Demonstrable working knowledge of modern ICT tools and systems.
Demonstrable experience in public interest litigation is a plus.
Experience working in the NGO sector or donor funded programs is a distinct advantage.