International Justice Mission Director Job in Kenya

International Justice Mission is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Director of the Legal Department:

The successful candidate will develop, coordinate and implement IJM’s legal strategy, so that perpetrators of child sexual offences, police abuse and illegal detention are held accountable for the offenses they commit. This position is based in Kenya and requires regular travel within and out of Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

·       Train IJM Kenya legal team, including advocates and expatriate interns and fellows as well as participating in the leadership of the office.

·       Manage legal team operations, ensuring that projected activities, outputs and objectives are achieved;

·       Ensure continual communication with the Field Office Director regarding the status of legal team efforts and challenges faced;

·       Supervise and review all legal research and drafting of legal documents;

·       Supervise case work where IJM advocates assist public prosecutors in court hearings, including bail proceedings, pre-trial hearings, trial and appeal;

·       Oversee drafting of legal documents and participate in oral arguments before Courts;

·       Create thorough and persuasive written case reports, detailing factual and legal analyses; submit reports to relevant authorities for intervention;

·       Provide training to government authorities and other IJM partners.

Required Skills and Experience

·       Five or more years of legal experience as a criminal trial advocate, or a litigator with a law firm;

·       Law Degree (L.L.B);

·       Experience managing staff, preferably advocates;

·       Demonstrated legal research and writing skills;

·       Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Code, the Penal Code, Sexual Offences Act; Evidence Act and the Constitution;

·       Knowledge of Microsoft office software – specifically Word, Power Point and Excel and familiarity with database management software;

·       Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Kiswahili required.

This position will suit a highly professional and self motivated person who has a high degree of integrity and dedication to his/her work. The organization will offer a competitive salary and medical benefits to the successful candidate.

To apply send your application with detailed Resume’ including 5 referees, 3 of them professional, day time telephone contacts, Statement of Faith and your salary expectation before June 3rd, 2011 to:

Human Resource
International Justice Mission® (Kenya)
P.O. Box 25743 00603
Lavington
Nairobi

Email: kenya@ijm.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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