Kituo Cha Sheria Assistant Programme Officer - Migration Justice And Governance
full-time
Kituo Cha Sheria Assistant Programme Officer - Migration Justice And Governance Jobs in Kenya; Provide legal advice, representation, and litigation support to clients while assisting in programme planning, implementation, community engagement, fundraising, and stakeholder partnerships. Support ongoing projects such as RAWIEA coalition and HAKI Mashinani/JVI partnership by managing casework, coordinating outreach, and contributing to donor reporting and documentation. Contribute to community empowerment through legal aid outreach, public education, and paralegal capacity building. Key Duties & Responsibilities Programme Support
Kituo Cha Sheria Assistant Programme Officer - Migration Justice And Governance Jobs in Kenya;
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Programme Support
Assist in planning and execution of legal aid clinics, forums, workshops, and trainings.
Support case management, referrals, and stakeholder liaison.
Provide legal information under supervision, ensuring confidentiality.
Contribute to workplans, schedules, and programme reports.
Attend working group meetings and prepare notes. Administration & Logistics
Administration & Logistics
Organize logistics for meetings, trainings, and field activities.
Maintain filing systems (hard copy and digital).
Draft correspondence with partners and stakeholders.
Support procurement processes in line with policy. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Support data collection, entry, and analysis for M&E.
Participate in surveys and consultations.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Document success stories and lessons learned. Finance Support
Finance Support
Assist in preparing budgets, fund requisitions, and liquidations.
Ensure timely submission of accountability documents.
Work with finance to support proper fund utilization. Legal Aid & Client Support
Legal Aid & Client Support
Screen and assess legal needs of refugees, asylum seekers, IDPs, and victims of trafficking.
Provide legal aid under supervision.
Identify cases for litigation or referral.
Support drafting of correspondence and case documentation.
Accompany Legal Officers to court and maintain case records.
Provide direct legal aid for victims of migration abuses under HAKI Mashinani. Safeguarding Support
Safeguarding Support
Support safeguarding awareness and training activities.
Assist in recording safeguarding concerns.
Participate in safeguarding coordination meetings. Community Paralegal Training & Outreach
Community Paralegal Training & Outreach
Support training logistics for paralegals.
Participate in legal aid outreaches and factfinding.
Prepare training and outreach materials. Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Coordinate with community partners, CSOs, and government agencies.
Represent programme at community events.
Assist in producing IEC materials and newsletters. Other Duties
Other Duties
Perform any other duties assigned by management. Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (advantage).
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Additional training in human rights, refugee law, or safeguarding (advantage). Experience
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ professional, internship, or pupillage experience (NGO or legal aid preferred).
Exposure to refugee, asylum, IDP, and migration governance issues.
Experience in programme administration and logistics.
Basic M&E and donor project support experience. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Sound legal knowledge and research ability.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Good communication and client relations skills.
Basic data collection and reporting skills.
Integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure.
Willingness to travel to field sites and courts. Behavioural Competencies
Behavioural Competencies
Passion for human rights and justice.
Upholds confidentiality and impartiality.
Sensitivity to cultural and identity differences.
Cooperative team player with eagerness to learn.
Reliable, timely, and sound judgment in tasks. Reporting & Supervision Reports to Programme Officer/Legal Officer and Programme Manager. Works closely with programme teams, legal staff, paralegals, volunteers, and finance teams. May require travel to project sites, courts, and partner meetings. Expected Outputs
Reporting & Supervision
Expected Outputs
Legal aid clinics and trainings supported.
Case management records updated.
Logistics organized and filing systems maintained.
Accurate M&E data collected and reports prepared.
Timely budgets and accountability documents submitted.
Client screening and case support delivered.
Safeguarding activities documented.
Outreach and paralegal training supported.
Stakeholder engagement documented.