Deadline of this Job: 13 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Field Programme Manager (Commercial Justice)
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, the Field Program Manager, Commercial Justice will:
1. Manage day-to-day program implementation of the Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project.
• Work Planning: monitor daily program implementation issues, including revisions to project design and work plans; make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections.
• Budget Management, Monitoring and Reporting: Collaborate regularly with the Finance Department to build accurate financial forecasts, including reviewing financial reports and identifying in advance areas of over-or under-spending and flagging any urgent budgetary issues.
• Oversee the timely recruitment, identification and screening of program consultants/contractors and the processing of contracts with the IDLO Kenya team.
• Procurement planning and tracking – ensure PPP is followed.
• Provide program annual and quarterly reports, and coordinate the submission of financial and narrative reports to donors;
2. Substantive Expertise in Commercial Justice/Commercial Reforms.
• Facilitate policy dialogue on Commercial Justice Sector Reforms with the private sector, government actors and other relevant stakeholders, contributing to policy development and coordination among various actors as relevant;
• Perform legal research and analysis, legal opinion briefs, reports and correspondence and provide legal advice on relevant matters relating to international and local laws and/or relevant to program implementation;
• Identify and provide legal advice to partners on technical and substantive expertise needed for program implementation.
3. Ensure program compliance with donor contracts as well as quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with program contracts and subcontracts;
• Review, draft and advise on contracts, agreements and other legal documents in consultation with the IDLO Kenya team and the Office of the General Counsel;
• Conduct research on legal, political, social, and economic events, trends, and/or developments relating to the program;
• Design, research, draft, and edit legal working papers, memos, briefs, and other original materials in the field experience for the development of relevant outputs;
• Ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.
4. Program Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Monitor and report progress in line with M&E frameworks in consultation with the M&E Associate
• Collaborate with the M&E Associate in developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project
• Ensure budget alignment and provision/availability of resources to facilitate M&E where necessary.
• Collaborate with the Evaluation Unit and liaise closely with the relevant Program team on the evaluation of programs;
• Identify and report in a timely manner any difficulty or possible change in the program strategy, objectives, results or activities, and make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections;
• Identify project successes and lead documentation for internal and external information sharing in consultation with the M&E Associate.
5. Program Development and Program Representation.
• Represent IDLO in program events, build relationships with donors, UN agencies, government institutions; Private Sector, CSO and other stakeholders in the Commercial Justice Sector Reforms field;
• Coordinate and maintain partner and stakeholder communications/relationships in coordination with the Country Manager;
• Generate ideas and identify new program opportunities in coordination with the Country Manager; develop proposals or concept notes aimed at innovatively expanding IDLO’s program portfolio in line with country/regional/organisational strategies;
• Under the guidance of the Country Manager, build relationships and liaise with donors, beneficiaries, and other external stakeholders, including through face-to-face meetings and the preparation of reports and briefs.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education
• A University degree in law or related discipline is required.
Work experience
• At least 5-6 years of professional experience in the rule of law, commercial Justice Sector, and Judicial Reforms generally.
• Strong legal research, analysis and writing, particularly in the field of commercial law and justice sector reforms. Commercial alternative dispute resolution experience, private sector engagement and experience and administration in areas related to judicial reforms is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding and engagement with the Kenya Legal and Commercial Sector Reforms, Institutional and Policy environment, including general familiarity with constitutional and institutional reforms, is required.
• Knowledge and experience in ICT/digitisation reforms are highly desirable.
Languages
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Swahili would be an advantage.
Skills, Knowledge and Technical Competencies
• Possess excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills. Ensure diplomacy and tact when engaging with prominent public figures.
• Strong work ethic and integrity are characterised by the desire to achieve results. Ability to problem-solving skills and multi-task in a high-pressure environment, respond rapidly to ad hoc requests, meet tight deadlines, and deliver results.
• Be computer savvy, able to navigate basic programs with proficiency, and utilise social media applications to aid her/his work. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to work actively and efficiently in a team: shares information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities; provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others; contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation; works effectively across and within IDLO organisational boundaries.
• Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organisation in achieving its objectives.
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Assistant Programme Officer – Legal
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend to clients at the legal aid clinic and assess cases for intervention.
• Seek access to clients in detention, ascertaining the conditions under which such clients are being detained, and provide them with appropriate legal and other assistance in accordance with RCK policy.
• Prepare legal briefs and studies on a variety of legal issues and instruments.
• Provide legal representation to refugees especially unaccompanied and separated minors, GBV survivors in court, in police stations and child protection cases.
• Prepare responses to enquiries on legal issues on laws relating to refugees and other forced migrants from RCK staff, governments, inter-governmental organizations, institutions, and the public.
• Participate in capacity building of RCK’s stakeholders in relation to domestic and international laws that relate to refugees and other forced migrants.
• Develop and maintain a database of and relations with internal /external referral partners.
• Update and manage the client databases.
• Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
• Support the development of proposal for fundraising for program work.
• Assist in coordination and carry out program budgetary and administrative tasks.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors degree in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• At least one-year experience in civil and criminal litigation.
• Experience working with an NGO/Humanitarian field is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Legal system and of regional & international instruments on refugees and human rights.
Deadline of this Job: 09 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Senior Political Affairs Officer
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, under the overall supervision and guidance of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Supports and strengthens coordination of the Front Office of the Special Envoy;
• Provides advice to the Special Envoy, notably in relation to policies and practices of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, developments within the United Nations (UN) System and among member states; contributes to strengthening cooperation between the Office of the Special Envoy and key regional and international organizations and mechanisms; and enhances the capacity of the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region to effectively respond to requests and queries from Member States, regional and international partners.
• Plans and implements the operational activities related to the work of the Office, i.e., conflict prevention and resolution, post-conflict rehabilitation, political and governance institution-building, civil society support work; incorporates an integrated approach that includes a rights-based dimension, conflict prevention sensitivity, and a gender perspective into the policy, planning and operational activities of the Office.
• Provides political advice to promote overarching coherence of initiatives undertaken under the umbrella of the UN Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region; contributes to coordinating the OSESG-GL's role of Secretariat of the Senior Policy Group (SPG), the coordination mechanism mandated to oversee and provide strategic guidance for the implementation of the Strategy; monitors and reports on the implementation of the Strategy, in close coordination with pertinent UN entities and ensures sustained coordination and consultations with strategic partners of the OSESG-GL outside of the UN, including countries and organizations of the region, bilateral partners and civil society organizations.
• Formulates issue-specific strategies for the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region; develops a vision or direction for work; proposes policy directives and plan of action for immediate and long-range solutions to political issues; identifies emerging issues pertaining to the mandate of the Office; analyses implications and makes recommendations for possible strategies and measures.
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews briefing notes, talking points and other documents for the Head of the Mission and contributes to the Mission's political context analysis and awareness. Provides continuous guidance and advice to senior leadership concerning the organization of work, status of negotiations, and conduct of business, including interpretation of the rules of procedure. Responds to/prepares responses to comments, statements, and queries. Develops and maintains relations with senior government officials and representatives of regional and subregional organizations, in support to implementation of the Mission mandate.
• Plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs. Manages, coordinates, organizes and supervises research on a variety of political issues. Plans, coordinates and manages programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency coordination and participation.
• Represents the Mission at roundtables, seminars and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.