CRADLE Legal Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The CRADLE is a non-governmental, non-partisan and not- for- profit organization committed to the promotion, protection and enhancement of the rights of the child through legal aid; legislative and policy advocacy; awareness creation; and research, monitoring and documentation.

The CRADLE is seeking for 3 qualified and experienced Advocates for the following positions:

Legal Assistant - Eldoret, Malindi and Mombasa

Reporting to: Programme Manager, Legal Aid Program

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients and drafting pleadings.
• Undertake litigation on child rights in courts situated in Eldoret, Mombasa and Malindi and their environs
• Conducting pretrial briefings for children.
• Undertake fact –finding missions.
• Managing the Child Help Desk at the Eldoret Law Courts, Tononoka Children’s Court and Malindi Child Protection Unit.
• Assist in formulation of annual and operational project activity plans and budgets.
• Assist in overall management, control and coordination of The CRADLE’s Pro Bono Lawyers scheme in the three regions.
• Undertake research and the development of IEC materials.
• Preparation of case histories for The CRADLE clients.
• Assist Programme Manager in mobilization of funds for the project.

Qualifications

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a degree in law from a recognized University with at least 2 years experience.
• Must possess a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of child rights issues especially in Kenya.
• Must be computer literate.
• Should have management and organizational skills.
• Good communication, presentation, research and analysis skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision.
• Should be proactive, self motivated and able to work in a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.

If you meet the above qualifications kindly submit your hard copy application by postal mail or hand delivery to the address below by the 18th May 2011 noting to include the names and addresses of two referees, copies of relevant certificates and telephone and email contacts.

Your application MUST BE in The CRADLE job application format available on our website under the jobs section.

You may also obtain a copy of the same form from our offices.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Selection Panel,
The CRADLE-The Children Foundation,
Wood Avenue,
Opp. Wood Avenue Apts.
Box 10101-00100,
Nairobi.

Website: www.thecradle.or.ke

Email: info@thecradle.or.ke

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