DSW International Advocacy Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation headquartered in Hannover – Germany and with Country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It also has Liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels.

DSW’s main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. 

For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.

DSW seeks to recruit an International Advocacy Officer
 

Department: Programmes and Projects
 

Place of Duty: Nairobi, with occasional international travel
 

Supervisor: International Programme Coordinator, (IPC), Faith to Action Network
 

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Collective Management Organisation General Manager (GM) Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Board of Directors of a Collective Management Organisation registered in Kenya as a Company Limited by guarantee whose head office is in Nairobi wishes to fill the position of General Manager (GM). 

The position requires a professional who is result oriented and self-motivated to provide leadership and strategic direction so as to ensure the company delivers on its mandate on behalf of its members.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the main responsibilities of the General Manager will be to:

• Oversee all areas of activity of the company and provide leadership;
• Develop long term business plan and strategies for Company
• Negotiate and review licensing terms and conditions, contracts, and tariffs
• Implementation of administrative systems

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Members of the Teachers Service Commission Jobs in Kenya (5 Vacancies)

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members of the Teachers Service Commission
 

Announcement of Vacancies
 

Member (5 Positions)
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Member of the Teachers Service Commission:
 

A. Requirements for Appointment
 

1. Member of the Commission
 

A person shall be qualified for appointment as Member, if such person:
 

(a) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
 

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Law Firms Alliance Business Development Manager (or Lawyer with Commercial Law Experience) Job in Kenya

Our client an alliance of independent Top Tier African Law Firms is in need of a Business Development Manager or Lawyer with experience in commercial law and has handled matters pertaining to business development at an international level for a law firm preferably in the UK and the US.

Business Development Role: This Role will require working with the Partners in pursuing high-potential business opportunities and will deliver substantial and measurable value for the client, group and its clients. The ideal candidate will identify and qualify new business opportunities and assist the firm and its Partners in fostering existing relationships.   

He/she must have the ability to develop a strategy that complements the client vision and objectives.  

The candidate could also be a litigation lawyer with international experience and also a good knowledge of how business development works in a law firm or a lawyer who has handled Business Development experience or have international experience (working in a number of countries especially UK or US).

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Uchumi Company Secretary Job in Kenya

Our client Uchumi, one of Kenya’s leading šupermarkets with operational branches in Tanzania and Uganda wishes to enhance their services further by recruiting the following:
 

Vacancy: Company Secretary LLB, CPS(K)
 

Job Ref: MN 6013
 

Job Profile

• To provide company secretarial services to the Board of Directors and senior management
• To guide the company to mitigate risk and be compliant in all corporate governance issues.
• To liaise with external lawyers allocating them assignments as necessary and supervising the quality of their work.
• To familiarize with the different legal environments across the several countries where Uchumi operates
• To prepare leases and contracts and handle administrative duties
• Conversant with commercial business management
• To ensure timely fíling of returns to compliance authorities.

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Devolution Project Senior Technical Advisor Job in Kenya

Our organization is looking to fill the following position to support the implementation of a five year donor funded project on devolution.

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor

Position Summary: The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) conceptualizes, designs, and coordinates a range of interventions to build the capacity of Kenyan institutions at the county and national level, including but not limited to:  the Council of Governors; the County Executives; the County Assemblies, the County Assemblies Forum and diverse governmental and non-state actors. 

The STA will also contribute to the drafting and design of Requests for Service (RFSs) for partners and the design and development of in-kind grants to governmental and quasi-governmental organizations, developing synergies and constructive engagement between the partners and Kenya’s devolved institutions.

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Financial Institution Legal Officer and Company Secretary Job in Kenya

A leading Kenyan Financial Institution is seeking to recruit highly competent and focused individuals for the following position:

Legal Officer and Company Secretary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, his/her duties will include:

• Give legal advice to Organization’s Board and management.
• Make recommendations to the Board and CEO in aspects of law relating to Organization business.
• Critically examine and analyze legal issues and suggest workable solutions to legal challenges.
• Provide information and reports on legal mailers and other matters relating thereto.
• Provide pro-active as well as consultative advisory service to senior management on legal matters.
• Work with the Senior Managers in all legal issues, procedures and suggest improvements.
• Communicate with and discuss perceived legal challenges with the Board and CEO.
• Draft/approve legal documents for the Organization.
• Draw up and ensure proper execution of contracts by authorized signatories to avoid breach of contract.
• Draw lease of sale agreements for the Organization’s properties to minimize conflicts.

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Turkana County Assembly Service Board Deputy Clerk Job Re-Advertisement

County Assembly of Turkana
 

County Assembly Service Board
 

Vacancy Re-Advertisement
 

Deputy Clerk

Ref: TCA/CAS/2014/11
 

The officer will be responsible to the clerk and duties include:
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• General supervision of all Departments;
• External relations including international, inter-parliamentary relations, conferences and protocol affairs;
• Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the work of the County Assembly, increasing public accessibility and awareness of Assembly operations;
• Offering procedural advice to the Speaker, other Presiding officers of the County Assembly and Members of County Assembly as required and overseeing the proceedings of the House;
• Preparation and presentation of orientation programmes for newly elected members of County Assembly;
• Introduction and management of county Assembly internship programme;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the clerk.

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State Agency Chief Protection Officer Job Re- Advertisement

Chief Protection Officer 

J/G-3

Ref. 01/2014

Re- Advertisement

A State Agency in the security and administration of justice seeks to recruit a Chief Protection Officer.
 

Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with strong managerial and high conceptual skills who are committed to delivering results and ready to work for long hours with minimum supervision. 

Must be team players who respect diversity, maintain confidentiality and proficient in the use of computer application packages. 

The Agency offers competitive packages to the successful candidates.

Duties and responsibilities
 

The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director Operations.
 

Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of clients and related persons nationally. 

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IRC Safe Programming (Protection) Officer Job in Kenya

International Rescue Committee, Kenya 

Vacancy: Safe Programming (Protection) Officer

Job Purpose / Objective: The Safe Programming Officer will be the focal point for IRC's Safe Programming initiative in Hagadera camp. 

With technical support from the Governance and Rights Coordinator and the HQ-based Governance and Rights Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the Safe Programming efforts in Hagadera refugee camp and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project are met. 

He/She will provide technical oversight to the field-based staff specifically on the incorporation of protection principles into all of the IRC's and other participating agencies' programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Law or social sciences
• At least 3 years program experience, including mainstreaming in a humanitarian context with protection focus

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Compliance /Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Our client a micro finance firm is looking for an Compliance /Legal Officer to recruit.

Main Purpose of role:

Responsible for ensuring compliance to the legal, regulatory and operational environment within the Great Victoria  region.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Develop and deploy the compliance risk management framework for the region;
• Responsible for the identification of compliance gaps within various departments in the region and recommending appropriate action so as to

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Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Defence

Advertisement for the Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces

The KDF is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers. 

Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
 

1. Requirements
 

a. Must be Kenyan citizens.
 

b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
 

c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
 

d. Have no criminal record.
 

e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
 

f. Minimum Weight:
 

(1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
 

g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
 

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Legal Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 250K - 300K)

Our client, a well established company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Legal Manager. 

The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience in corporate, preferably banking or in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of resources in the Legal department.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with external advocates.
• Follow up with respective banks/parties for settlement of claims.
• Run the affairs of the company secretarial arm of the company.

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Consultancy Services to Convert HELB to a Development Finance Institution (DFI) for Human Capital Development

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Expression of Interest

Tender Ref: HELB/EOI/02/2014-2015

Review of HELB Act CAP 213A

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to provide financing to Kenyans pursuing Higher education. The Board was established in 1995 by an Act of Parliament, the Higher Education Loans Board Act, Cap 213A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The mandate is to provide financing to Kenyans pursuing Higher Education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority – TVETA (under formation) Pursuant to Universities Act 2012.

The Board invites qualified firms, or their representatives, to submit an Expression of Interest to expand its mandate by improvement and enhancement of provision of services to natural and juristic persons in Kenya through a streamlined legal framework, institutional restructuring and policy documentation.

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Legal Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description: A busy law firm based in Nairobi is looking to recruit a Legal Clerk.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Filing and service of legal documents in courts, registries, and organizations (legal or otherwise) within and out of Nairobi County. 
• Registration of documents at Lands and Company Registry.

Qualification

• Familiarity and proper understanding of court systems, processes and registries within and out of Nairobi, as well as land and companies registries.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience as paralegal, in a busy law firm in Kenya.
• Must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili..

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Commercial Litigation Advocate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Advocate   

Job Code: CLA/LGA/131105
Number Of Positions Open: 1    

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya    

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client is a leading corporate law firm with a regional network. They seek to employ an advocate to join their commercial litigation practice group. The candidate should meet the following qualifications:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interviewing clients and providing them with expert legal advice

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INTERSOS Gender-Based Violence Project Manager Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Mission to Somalia - International Staff Position
 

Position: Gender-Based Violence Project Manager
 

Duty station: Mogadishu, Somalia with travel to other areas of Somalia and Nairobi
 

Reporting to: Somalia Protection Coordinator
 

Status: Fulltime
 

Duration: 1 year
 

Starting date: Mid-July 2014
 

Background to INTERSOS: INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. 

Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. 

In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community.
 

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Communications Authority of Kenya Dispute Resolution Assistant Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Assistant Manager, Dispute Resolution
 

Our client, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulator of the ICT Industry, mandated with licensing and regulating Telecommunications, Postal/Courier Services and Broadcasting services. 

The Authority is also responsible for managing the country’s Frequency Spectrum and Numbering Resources, and facilitating the development of e-Commerce.
 

The Authority is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of an Assistant Manager, Dispute Resolution. Reporting to the Assistant, Director Dispute Resolution, this role is responsible for managing the Authority’s litigation and prosecutorial functions.

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KNCHR Human Rights Officer I / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 141K)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles. 

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following position:-

Human Rights Officer I / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson
 

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KNCHR Human Rights Officer II Jobs in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu Kenya (KShs 100K)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles. 

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-

Human Rights Officer II 

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