Law Center (KITUO) is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) whose
mission is to empower the poor and marginalized people to effectively
access justice and realize their human and peoples rights.
This is done through advocacy, networking, lobbying, legal aid and education, legal representation and research.
KITUO seeks to recruit a qualified, energetic, dynamic, result oriented
and capable person to fill the following positions in the Regional
Office – Mombasa.
The positions are on a 1 year contract renewable to a maximum of 3 years.
1. Finance Assistant
Ref: KCS/DRV-MSA/APP
Responsible to the Coordinator, Finance and Administration for analysing
and reconciling financial information as well as preparing monthly and
annual statutory accounting reports.
Also responsible for receiving and verifying financial instructions to
facilitate payment against bills, invoices, salary advances,
reimbursement claims and cheque requisitions as well as preparing the
payroll including cash and cheque payments against approved documents.
Other duties include receiving collections and ensuring that all funds are accounted for and banked promptly.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Compiling and analysing financial information to prepare
entries to accounts, such as cash-books entry journal and general ledger
accounts
Analysing financial information detailing assets, liabilities
and capital and preparing balance sheet, surplus and loss statement and
other reports to summarise current and projected financial position.
Reconciling all income statements against expenditure to
ensure that records of income, creditors and debtors are completed at
the end of each month.
Maintaining a fixed assets policy governing cost-effective
acquisition, maintenance, valuation, depreciation, capitalization,
replacement and disposal.
Compiling payroll data, calculating statutory and other
deductions to be withheld, reconciling errors to maintain accuracy of
payroll records as well as ensuring timely payment of salaries.
Preparing periodical reports and statements on financial
expenditure and control of costs for the attention of the Coordinator,
Finance and Administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications and Training:
Must be in possession a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,
Commerce or Economics with CPAPart II or equivalent qualifications.
Relevant Experience:
Must have gained a minimum of 2 years experience in accounting and budgeting from a busy finance department.
Skills:
Must have good communication skills and must be proficient in using QUICK BOOKS accounting software package.
Implementation of a USAID funded project is mandatory.
2. Programme Officer
Ref: KCS/PO-MSA/APP
The Programme Officer will be responsible to the Coordinator – Regional
Office Mombasa for implementing programmes for providing legal services
and mobilising communities to organise for local self-governance.
Also responsible for developing improved systems and procedures as well
as monitoring and evaluating programme activities and individual
performance against set targets.
Minimum Qualifications and Training:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences such as Anthropology,
Economics, Education, Law, Political Science, Public Administration and
Sociology or equivalent qualifications with relevant training in human
rights.
Masters degree and adequate knowledge and experience of land and labour issues will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record
of success in social work and mobilising communities to engage in issues
of governance, land, labour and housing in human rights department or
programme for a minimum of two (2) years preferably within the Coast
region.
Implementation of USAID project is an added advantage.
Must be familiar with Coast human rights issues, land and devolution.
Skills:
Must be proactive with strong communication, interpersonal and influential skills.
Also must be proficient in using Computers.
Must have substantial experience working with Coastal communities and have insights on the issues within the region.
Must be a team player and a team leader with demonstrable success and impact.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Assist the Coordinator-AGCP in developing proposals, plans
and budgets as well as setting targets, monitoring and evaluating
organisational performance.
Implement effective legal services and community partnership
operational manuals, including financial accounting, procurement and
logistics.
Mobilize Coastal communities in engage within strategic institutions of government with an aim to lobby for their rights
Assist the Coordinator-AGCP in appropriate fundraising strategies as well as sustainable alternative revenue sources.
Develop appropriate public relations strategies designed to promote KITUO’s image and relations with all stakeholders.
Review the operations and results of the organisation and providing periodical reports to the Coordinator-AGCP.
Manage the community justice centres in Kisauni, Msambweni and Shimo la Tewa Men’s and Women’s Prison
Educate communities on new governance structures and enhance their participation in these structures
Prepare monthly and annual reports.
Implementation of a USAID funded project is mandatory.
3. Legal / Program Officer
Ref: KCS/LPO-MSA/APP
Responsible to the Coordinator Regional Office – Mombasa, he/she will be responsible for litigation and programme work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction to other lawyers and officers
Provide legal advice, and court representation
Conduct research that enables KITUO to built evidence base that informs litigation strategies.
Legal awareness and education to clients and advocates in matters legal and human rights, housing, land, labour and succession.
Provide financial coordination and ensure responsible and accountable use of donor funds on programme work.
Responsible for counselling clients and sensitising communities on building a factual basis for their cases.
Helping communities to develop capacity to self advocate and lobby for legal protection
Programme work and report writing.
Coach, mentor and nurture skill and potential of upcoming lawyers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate
At least 3 years professional working experience in civil and
criminal litigation, with a reputable human rights organization or law
firm.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili are mandatory
Good working knowledge of modern information, communication and technology systems
Knowledge in advocacy and negotiation
Implementation of a USAID funded project is mandatory.
4. Driver
Ref: KCS/DRV-MSA/APP
Responsible to Coordinator Regional Office Mombasa, he/she will be
responsible for the organization vehicle by ensuring that it is fit for
daily use and with it deliver quality services as directed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the vehicle is neat and tidy.
Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and in good working condition.
Report any defects to car commander.
Drive the vehicle to locations specified as authorized in a responsible and professional manner.
Adhere to company policies regulating fleet management
Any other duties assigned by management from time to time.
Requirements
Minimum K.C.S.E with a mean grade of D plus
Possesses a driving license of at least class BCE.
At least 5yrs driving experience.
Ability to communicate in English
Valid certificate of good conduct
Applications indicating the job reference number above, including a
detailed curriculum vitae with at least three referees and copies of
relevant testimonials, day telephone number, email address and an
indication of present and expected remuneration should be addressed to;
The Executive Director
Kituo Cha Sheria
(Centre for Legal Empowerment)
P. O. Box 7483 – 00300
Ronald Ngala
Nairobi
E-mail: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke
The application must reach us on or before 1st October 2014.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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