MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide and facilitate legal, technical, institutional and related services to the YWCA USAID project on matters around protection and empowerment of women, adolescent girls and children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Offer legal and technical counsel on matters affecting women, adolescent girls and children.
Implement protection policy and procedures
Encourage good practice by promoting and championing protection of women, girls and children
Raise awareness of the protection officer to beneficiaries
Raise awareness of the Code of Conduct for working with children, girls and women involved in the project
Challenge behavior that breaches the Code of Conduct
Draw, peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the YWCA
Draw and respond to court matters affecting women, girls and children
Keep abreast of developments in the relevant field and advising without lapse
Maintain a register of all project contracts where the Organization is party
Maintain confidential records of reported cases and action taken
Submit reports detailing the Organizations legal risks and management strategy for the same
Take up any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATIN RELATED TO THE JOB
Level of Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
Current advocate’s Practicing Certificate
Other Competencies/abilities/skills required
Good Understanding of court procedures and processes
Experience in conveyancing law and practice
Strong analytical and planning skills
Excellent computer skills
Strong inter-personal and communication skills
Relevant Job experience
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position especially within a Non-governmental Organization

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates who uphold Christian values should visit www.ywcakenya.org for job specifications. The positions are contractual and interested candidates should send their application, CV, professional and academic certificates on PDF format to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating job title and availability by close of business on 31st May 2021. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the positions will be filled pending project approval and client funding.