Legal Officer NGO Jobs.

Women’s Empowerment Link (WEL) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit making organization,
whose major position is to promote and uphold women and girls in society through advocating
for opportunities that explore their potentials. WEL envisions a society that is gender sensitive
where women and men have equal rights and opportunities for a just society.
WEL seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be
reporting to the Programs Coordinator –

1) LEGAL Officer (to be based in the Nairobi Office)
Duties:-
Provide legal advice to WEL clients who are women and girls survivors of
Gender based violence
Provide legal representation to WEL clients who are women and girls survivors
of Gender based violence
Prepare pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs
Intervene and petition on behalf of the public in gender related issues.
Take up public interest litigation cases for advocacy
Develop and maintain partnerships with other NGO’s, Government
departments and relevant bodies in gender related cases
Undertaking legal research
Undertaking associated general administration including correspondence, the
preparation of reports etc.
Undertaking any other duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to
time

2) Minimum qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
Advocate of the High court of Kenya
Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring and
evaluation
Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills
and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Should be able to work under pressure
Demonstrate knowledge in gender and women’s rights issues.
results oriented, creative and innovative
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven
Skills required for the position
Self-motivated, extremely organized, and collegial and have the ability to function
well under pressure while handling numerous tasks simultaneously. She/he must be
willing to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as
well as function as a member of a team.
The candidate must have demonstrated organizational skills and excellent computer
skills including proficiency Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Impeccable field and internet –based research abilities.
Ability to work in a diverse team
Strong interest in the area of women’s rights and a commitment to the empowerment
of women.
It is also important with good interpersonal skill, co-operative attitude, cultural
sensitivity, and positive attitude to working.
Languages
Excellent writing skills in English, with fluency in speaking Kiswahili
APPLY NO LATER THAN 29th March 2011

Application Process
1. Applications and all supporting documents must be received by 29
th
March
2011 Please submit the full application to WEL offices by email or post (see below).
2. Send letter of interest addressed

To The Selection team,
Women’s Empowerment Link,
P.O Box 22574-00100,
Nairobi,
Or email to info@wel.or.ke
3. Attach Curriculum Vitae with three references and application letter
WEL is an equal opportunity employer

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