We are seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager who will specifically lead on evidencing the outcome of Justice Defenders’ legal work within Kenya. Primarily, this position will be responsible for producing quantitative and qualitative evidence, identifying what is behind good practice and positive results.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager serves as a member of the in-country Leadership... Team, providing insights into organisational performance and trends to inform growth and decision-making. The evidence this role brings will enable Justice Defenders to scale its operations and demonstrate the social and financial case for investment with donors and the general public.
Are you someone who enjoys building effective systems for driving evidence to serve us in the long run? We are looking for a leader with a passion for justice, who wants to play a key role in our fast-growing organisation. Come work with us at this incredibly exciting time for Justice Defenders.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning

Provide expertise in monitoring and evaluation planning and methodology
Provide leadership to our work in building evidence for Justice Defenders’ legal education, training and practice within Kenya and contexts.
Provide oversight of all aspects of our legal education, training and practice indicators.
Set Justice Defenders’ road map for evidence-based decision making.
Implement a data-driven approach, creating a core analytical capability, and building a culture of high commitment to excellence across Justice Defenders.

Day-to-Day Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

Design and Implement monitoring systems and tools
Developing data collection tools
Monitor country office activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results
Work with data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organize data
Train staff in monitoring and evaluation processes and provide ongoing coaching
Conduct and/or provide support towards data quality assessments

Analysis and Reporting

Determining data analysis procedures and use of quantitative or qualitative analysis tools
Cleaning, sorting, categorizing and organizing data
Analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data and summarizing findings
Drive the production of engaging dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure our use of data is aligned with our values and honours those we work alongside

Knowledge Management

Provide mentoring and training within our team, and create a nurturing environment that encourages the growth and development of colleagues in their work relating to evidence
Contribute to organisational learning processes
Convene communities of practice and other organizational learning practices
Track best practices in monitoring and evaluation

YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, competencies and experiences:

Background in evidence/data quality control and data analysis
Recognised track-record in building evidence / monitoring and evaluation (ideally within a law firm or criminal justice organisation)
Experience of setting up and leading high performing teams
Advanced skills in qualitative and / or quantitative methodologies and analysis (and use of relevant analysis tools such as MaxQDA, Nivivo, R, STATA etc)
Outstanding written output and the ability to produce documents in a timely manner and with eye for detail
Strong interpersonal skills and alignment with the values of Justice Defenders
Ideally expertise in monitoring legal practice, possibly as part of a law firm more

We are seeking a legal practice manager to lead and develop our practice program into a world-class criminal law practice. This role will specifically lead to shifting the organisation’s practice to a law firm operation and standard. Primarily, this position will ensure that our clients receive quality services.  This includes ensuring that the operations of the legal offices are effective and... efficient and that the operating model is easily transferable from prison to prison, and to a community law office.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that Justice Defenders has a viable and world class criminal law practice.
Establish a robust quality assurance framework for the casework and experience of clients in Justice Defenders legal Offices.
Draw up a road map for Justice Defenders to establish a similar service in other criminalized community such as refugee camps or slum.
Ensure lessons are learnt and widely shared and validate across the organisation.
Represent the interests of Justice Defenders legal services programme in terms of litigation and the administration of justice, within the organization and externally, and support the legal services team to ensure government offices (prison Officers, State Attorneys) take necessary action.
Develop and manage an annual budget and plan, in liaison with the Country Director, and finance team.
Lead and/or contribute to the local fundraising strategy including making funding applications, building relationships, reporting /presenting to Donors, Kenya Senior Management Team and the Boards of Trustees.
Provide supervision, mentorship and guidance to the legal services team.
Offer Legal Representation to Justice Defenders clients in court.

YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, competencies and experiences:

An Honours Degree in Law with a practicing certificate in Kenya.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with 8 years post admission
At least five years’ work experience in criminal litigation and at least 5 years in a management/supervision role
Experience in heading and managing a legal practice department.
Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims of providing legal services to vulnerable groups.
Awareness of current local social and legal issues in the criminal justice system.
Experience in conducting strategic, complex and high-profile litigation to a high standard.
Experience in making public funding applications and understanding of the recent legal aid reforms, with a knowledge and understanding of other options for funding litigation and casework.
Experience of in-depth financial budgets and cost analysis.
Proficiency in working with Microsoft office suite more

JOB CONTEXT
The Justice Defenders Kenya office is  looking for an organized and efficient HR Officer to join our team. The HR Officer will be responsible for providing support to the HR and Admin team in performing various HR functions which includes recruitment, induction, performance management, personnel data management, staff training and development, organization and upkeep staff records as... well providing general HRM support.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support recruitment processes, including developing and posting vacancy announcements, tracking and reporting on recruitment processes, screening and short-listing applications, interviewing and conducting back ground screening and reference checks for final job candidates.
Prepare offer letters and employee contracts for new employees, and track contract expiry dates for renewal. Ensure any changes in an employee’s status are adequately documented.
Track probationary periods and ensure confirmations, extensions, or terminations within agreed timescales.
Support the orientation and on-boarding of new employees, including preparing an orientation schedule and welcome package, orienting staff regarding employment conditions, registering staff for benefits schemes, and ensuring new staff have appropriate work space and resources.
Assist the HR &Admin Manager in periodic review and update of Human Resources policies and procedures in line with changes in the regulatory and labour environment.
Assist in facilitation of staff training and development programmes. This includes training needs analysis, evaluation of training, feedback to management, and coordination of special programmes.
Administer the organization medical scheme and pension scheme i.e Liaise with medical insurance administrators for new staff medical applications and removals in a timely manner etc.
Support in the general administration of employee leave management.
Update data on HRIMS for accurate staff reports on a monthly basis.
Assist with employee safety, welfare and wellness programs, and support internal communications.
Support in Monitoring the performance management system and ensure that key dates and deadlines are met.
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as external regulatory concerns and applicable labour laws.
Manage Volunteer, trainees and Intern contracts.
Assist in updating on google drive staff list, visitors and staff visiting prions
Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

Degree in Human Resource Management or Business administration from a recognized institution.
Member of IHRM Kenya.
Professional certification in HRM will be an added advantage
2-3 years’ proven working experience in all functional human resource management areas and in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
Must possess high level of integrity, honesty, maturity, diligence, good attitude and commitment towards work.
Must be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good understanding and application of statutory and labour laws.

Key competencies and abilities

Proficiency in computer applications; and
Well-developed people skills, high level of emotional intelligence; excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong trusting relationships with employees at all levels.
Effective written/verbal communication skills, active-listening, counseling, interviewing, investigating and report writing.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify JDs’ values on Bravery, Humility & Solidarity. more

JOB CONTEXT
The Justice Defenders Kenya office is  looking for a Legal officer, under the guidance and supervision of the Area Manager, they will assist in systematizing the legal aid support provided by the paralegals in handling cases within the Legal offices in the prisons. 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Offer legal services to Justice Defenders clients in prisons.
Support and supervise... prison-based paralegals in offering legal services
 Support in continuous training of paralegals
Manage the legal office and ensure that the operations are effective and efficient,  and that activities are  well managed.
Engage as assigned in appropriate committees, working groups and other activities to maintain strong and productive external networks.  
Responsible for ensuring that standards and quality of legal services delivery are maintained and developed. 
Support the Area Manager in creating training materials and manuals  in order to conduct necessary training and workshops required for the efficient and effective implementation of activities in the Legal Offices.  
Lead on the filing, follow up and recording of cases, to ensure timely outcomes.
Support the research on relevant cases and other supporting authorities/material required within the Legal office. 
Support in the carrying out of research to understand the current situation including; the prevailing challenges in accessing justice in the project sites; recommend changes and improvements, work with key influencers in the prison service and in the community to inform the design of relevant interventions to address identified gaps. 

Qualifications and experience  

An honors Degree in law from a recognized University.
At least three years’ experience in criminal law practice.
Experience in managing a team
Proven research skills
Proficiency in working with the Microsoft office suite
Proven ability to take initiatives in developing relationships, initiatives and options for action that might benefit the charity’s drop-in clinics aims ​

Key competencies and abilities

Excellent communication skills oral and report writing
Excellent interpersonal & networking  skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and to make informed and accurate decisions
Focused and goal oriented
Flexibility, openness and broad – mindedness
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify JDs’ values on Bravery, Humility & Solidarity. more

JOB CONTEXT
Reporting to the Human Resource Director (HRD), the Human Resource Officer (HRO) will   focus on designing, developing and delivering  strategic employee learning and development programs including, but not limited to, management and leadership development, onboarding, and career development through various modalities including presentations to large or small groups, e-learning and... interactive sessions, etc. The role will also assess and anticipate HR-related needs by identifying gaps, diagnosing root causes and proposing means to develop integrated solutions. 
​YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES​
Training and Development

Recommends, designs, develops and implements innovative learning and development programs that support the full employment lifecycle, including onboarding, career development, wellness, succession planning, and management and leadership development. Program development and delivery facilitated both online and in person.
Assesses needs, analyzes gaps, researches best practices, and partners with Human Resources Global Team and Legal Practice Teams to identify, develop and implement successful and innovative learning and development programs.
Develops and implements program processes and procedures, maintains records and tracks outcomes.
Utilizes learning theories to provide customized learning opportunities.
Continually monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs and makes needed adjustments.
Coordinates learning and development program activities including forming committees, scheduling, event logistics and vendor relations.
Identifies, develops and offers training in the use of online resources and technologies to support organizational development.
Maintains technical expertise and knowledge of best practices in online educational trends, changes and developments, and service strategies.  Recommends new approaches, modifications or changes that will improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.

Information Management Systems

Develops integrated talent/performance/learning reports, dashboards and portals in support of the learning organization, and ensures data is leveraged within the organization.
Serves as the data custodian of the HRIS system; uses technical savvy to provide support to internal and external clients ensuring user experiences are positive and creates resources providing information and services.
At the global  level, support the HR sections of the online systems and services, applicant tracking system, leave management and other organization information systems

Performance Management

Provide Organizational Development support to managers, proactively highlighting areas or issues that would lead to more efficiencies and growth opportunities to staff.
Monitor planning interviews, mid-year review and end year appraisal of all staff as part of the Performance Management process.
Manage end of probation period review in liaison with line managers.
In liaison with line managers assist in overseeing the  implementation and management of performance improvement plans when required.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support overall organization and employee development initiatives

YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications

 At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a fast-paced international organization.
 Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Educational Leadership, Business or related field. Education requirements may be substituted by  experience.
Professional HR accreditation essential

Knowledge of:

Training and development principles, practices, methods, and procedures;
Needs assessment methods;
Design principles and best practices for effective online learning media use and learner engagement;
East Africa  labor laws. Other West African experience or exposure would be a plus!

Skill in:

Well-developed people skills, high level of emotional intelligence; excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong trusting relationships with employees at all levels.
 A highly analytical problem-solver and critical thinker, who can define root cause, evaluate alternatives and find solutions effectively.
 Effective written/verbal communication skills, active-listening, counseling, interviewing, investigating and report writing.
Speaking in public and presenting information to large and small groups;.

​Ability to:

Work independently and as part of a team.
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify JDs’ values on Bravery, Humility & Solidarity. more