Requirements and Qualifications

The prospective candidates should: –

Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in their respective branch.
Be passionate in providing pro bono legal services to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence to ensure access to justice.
Have at least two (2) years of experience in litigation post-admission, preferably on human rights issues.
Physically based in Nairobi, Kisumu, or Kakamega.

Duties and responsibilities.

Provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to COVAW SGBV clients
Ensure court attendance for the matters assigned. Send monthly reports to COVAW on case progress.
Ensure communication with clients on the progress of their case, and especially notify them of key hearing dates when their attendance is required.
Liaise with COVAW’s Access to Justice Programme Officer- Legal for further assistance and support regarding the cases.
Ensure that matters are dealt with utmost confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination.
Liaise with key justice actors (judiciary, prosecutors, police) to ensure the matters are expedited and given priority.
Ready and willing to offer pro bono services as and when called upon to do so by COVAW.
Adhere to COVAW values and ethical standards.

Benefits to our Pro-bono Advocates

Opportunities for service and enhancement of access to justice for Survivors of SGBV, especially women and girls in marginalized communities.
Capacity building opportunities.
Opportunities for personal growth and development on human rights and SGBV programming through exposure to various trainings.
Networking opportunities
A modest stipend for the pro bono legal services.

Reporting

The Pro-bono Advocates will report to the Programme Officer- Legal, Access to Justice.

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