Deadline of this Job: 15 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Job Purpose
• To provide legal advice and handle Security-Related Documentation and perfection in an efficient manner in order to ensure the Bank is adequately protected and support business in realization of the bank’s target on growth through disbursements of loans.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Perfection of bank security documents by external lawyers within the agreed turn - around time by :
• Instructing lawyers upon receipt of Letter of Offer and the complete set of accompanying documents and duly completed security perfection checklist.
• Reviewing and forwarding security documents prepared by the lawyers to the client for execution through the BMs/RMs and to the external lawyers after execution.
• Review and verification of registered and perfected security documents on receipt from the external lawyers to ensure that the Bank’s interest is adequately protected and forwarding the same to the Securities Officer.
• Security Perfection by Internal Lawyers: Preparation of internally prepared securities, Guarantees and Indemnities, Chattels Mortgages, Letters of Pledge and Set Off, Memorandum of Deposit of Titles and other security documentation.
• Provision of Legal advice and Support Providing timely legal advice on varying issues as requested from time to time by the business teams and head office units and regular updates on compliance and legal requirements for registration of securities and any adverse information/developments that may jeopardize the Bank’s position
• Handling take Overs and Temporary Security Releases Management of matters requiring release of securities to ensure appropriate undertakings are obtained, full compliance with the terms of the undertakings and prompt and full payment of all outstanding amounts as appropriate.
• Reporting
• Maintaining and updating an accurate report on security perfection status and other matters being
• handled by the Legal team and ensuring circulation of the reports to all relevant stakeholders on a weekly basis
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) from recognized university and duly admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least 3-6 years post-admission experience in a busy law firm or bank, with demonstrated experience in conveyancing and commercial law background
• Demonstrated experience in decision making, interpersonal as well as problem solving skills.
• Strong corporate, conveyancing, and commercial law background; litigation an added advantage
• Registered and “active” member of the Law Society of Kenya)
Competencies and Attributes
• Results driven- ability to manage tight timelines, prioritize and deliver on results
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills : ability to establish good working relationship with the business teams, head office staff and the external service providers
• Efficient, Proactive & taking Initiatives- ability to generate and implement workable legal solutions
• Resilient- Ability to work under pressure
• Decisive with ability to make sound and rational decisions
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Overall Responsibility
• The Restoring Family Links (RFL) Field Officer is responsible for the implementation of activities in relation to Restoring Family Links in Tanzania for civilian population as well as migrants in places of detention. The incumbent works jointly with the ICRC RFL team in providing technical advice and timely follow-up of the joint implementation of RFL services with the Tanzania Red Cross Society. When/if required, they support detention visits conducted by ICRC Tanzania.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Assists the line manager and other colleagues in carrying out RFL activities;
• Participates to the monitoring/facilitation of the implementation of the RFL activities done by the Tanzanian Red Cross Society (TRCS) in the Western Corridor;
• Contributes to the coherent application of the ICRC Protection guidelines (RFL and Child Protection in particular) in ICRC supported RFL program of TRCS;
• Pro-actively collects relevant information related to the situation in the area of intervention on RFL and Child Protection matters and their consequences;
• Prepares the transfer of children in eventual cross border family reunifications and supports TRCS in intercamp family reunifications;
• Contributes to Identifying the main RFL patterns, trends, and issues relating to RFL activities in the Western Corridor;
• In coordination with the Nairobi Data Manager, promotes and ensures the quality data-management system (Prot6 data controls and checking);
• Carries out data processing of Protection information: contributes to the definition of Prot6 data entry procedures and may be asked to update or review working procedures;
• Ensures data entry compliance with the data entry procedures as defined in the relevant Prot6 database data entry procedures;
• Translates from Kirundi/Swahili/other languages to English and vice versa for the Head of Office and other colleagues upon request;
• Assists in the planning and implementing of meetings, seminars and training workshops;
• Manages routine secretariat duties, including correspondence, bordereaux, reporting and filling for the well function of RFL activities;
• Supports the TRCS in the consolidation of statistics;
• Supports the TRCS in the appropriate filing of cases and confidential documents;
• Contributes to the follow-up of the implementation of TRCS RFL activities and financial returns;
• Responsible for archiving diligently the documents in the ICRC Tracing Archive for beneficiaries followed by the RFL programme in Tanzania;
• Assists with developing and maintaining a network of relevant interlocutors at his/her level in the Western Corridor (civilian authorities, civil society, protection NGOs etc.);
• Contributes to the development and the consolidation of TRCS contacts and networks with RFL and Child Protection actors in the field;
• With the help from RFL Delegate and other staff, represents and promotes the ICRC's mandate and mission during activities, with interlocutors and beneficiaries.
Minimum required knowledge & experience
• University degree in Law, Human Rights, Sociology, Social Work, Education etc. or related field;
• Minimum O level with relevant Diploma in Law, Human Rights, Sociology, Social Work;
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in a similar position;
• Previous working experience with International Organizations (preferred);
• Experience or qualifications in data management /information management;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel and Power Point.