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Title: Legal Officer (1 Position)
Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
Position Title: Legal Officer (1 Position)
Reporting to: SGBV Coordinator
Job Location: Dadaab
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the SGBV Coordinator, the Legal Officer will provide legal advice, conduct trainings and sensitization campaigns in the Dadaab Refugee Operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Liaise with the UNHCR protection officers on issues relating to protection and assistance of refugees
Participate and monitor KRCS areas of protection and programme activities in the refugee Camp.
Liaise with the camp management coordinator on timely service delivery to the refugees and the INGOs & NGOs in providing legal assistance to the refugees.
Organize and facilitate workshops /trainings in consultation with the Head of Operations on children, gender and women related issues.
Work closely with the camp management & SGBV teams while providing support on legaladvice to the SGBV survivors and other incidences encountered by the refugee community.
Conduct trainings on PSEA, RBA and human rights for all the sectorial committees and KRCS staff.
Conduct sensitization campaigns on the refugee act for the community leaders and CPPTS in the camp.
Advice /brief SGBV survivors and other clients whenever they are attending court sessions to either listen or act as a witness.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law
Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
Over two (2) years of experience in a refugee setup.
Key Competencies
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Applications must contain:
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 29thNovember 2013.
