Assistant Programme Officer (Migration Justice and Governance)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.

• Enrollment in or completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law will be an added advantage.

• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or evidence of progress towards admission, will be an added advantage.

• Additional training in human rights, refugee law, migration governance, safeguarding or related areas, or relevant certificates, will be an added advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum of Two (2) year relevant professional, internship or pupillage experience, preferably within an NGO, human rights or legal aid environment.

• Exposure to or interest in working with refugees, asylum seekers, IDPs, stateless persons and other forcibly displaced or marginalized communities.

• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and logistical support for programme implementation.

• Basic experience in data collection, entry and reporting for programme monitoring and evaluation.

• Knowledge of and commitment to human rights, access to justice, migration governance and community empowerment.

• Experience supporting donor-funded project activities, including budgeting and accountabilities, will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Sound legal knowledge with an ability to conduct basic legal research and support document drafting.

• Good organizational and administrative skills, including documentation and record-keeping.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate well with clients and community members.

• Basic data collection, data entry and reporting skills.

• Ability to work under supervision while showing initiative and attention to detail.

• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism, particularly when working with vulnerable or sensitive cases.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel to field sites, community areas and partner meetings as required.