12:08 PM
maboko
Closing
Date: Thursday, 13 October 2011
THE
CONSULTANCY: The IDLO Program titled "Supporting the Kenyan Constitutional
Implementation Process" aims to support Kenya in the effective, efficient,
and sustainable implementation process of the 2010 Constitution, by assisting
with drafting new legislation in accordance with the Constitution and
international best practices, building long-term legislative capacity, and
improving application of the new legislation.
The focus throughout the Program
will be on capacity building for Kenyan institutions and individuals. Reporting
to and under the direct supervision of the Field Program Manager, the Field
Program Legal Officer (FPLO) will support the project implementation to ensure
timely and effective achievement of the project objectives; support project
monitoring and documentation and provide regular reports to the Field Program
Manager on Program Implementation and technical inputs as required for IDLO
Nairobi project concept papers and proposals; work in close cooperation with
IDLO Nairobi partners including the Kenya Law Reform Commission, the State Law
Office, the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution, the Ministry
of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs, the Law Society of
Kenya as well as development partners (including donors), civil society and
other stakeholders, to achieve the aims of the Program.
The FPLO will also be
expected to work in close collaboration with the Field Operations Unit in IDLO
Rome Headquarters. Specific tasks will include: - Legal research and analysis;
- Administrative and technical support to the Field Program manager and
visiting experts; - Drafting reports of events and meetings; - Representing
IDLO at meetings on request of Field Program Manager; - Gathering and
organizing data relating to the Project Monitoring Plan; - Providing regular
input into the design of project activities. - Any other tasks as reasonably
requested by the Field Program Manager
THE
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE IDLO Nairobi seeks a Field Program Legal Officer (FPLO)
with a genuine interest and passion for the organization's mission as well as
for the importance of its operations in Kenya. IDLO will give strong
consideration to candidates who have specific experience in constitutional implementation/legislative
reform work or projects in Kenya.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The
successful candidate will have a law degree, with 3-5 years experience in legal
and development sector. The candidate will be familiar with results-based management
approaches to program management. Recent experience and knowledge of the Kenyan
legal and political system, and the relevant institutions, is a significant
advantage.
Candidates
must bring excellent oral and written communication skills as he/she will be
required to interact closely with government departments, ministries, and other
high-level officials. The selected candidate will bring a high level of
motivation, excellent judgment, a responsible attitude, and team spirit to this
role.
He/she
will have the knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal skills to
interact effectively with colleagues and project stakeholders. Fluency in
written and spoken English is required. Fluency or a working knowledge of
Kiswahili is advantageous.
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