Jobs: Director of Interventions, International Justice Mission (IJM)

Jobs Director of Interventions, International Justice Mission (IJM) 26 May 2011, 5:55 am The Need The Director of Interventions will develop, coordinate and implement IJM's legal strategy, so that perpetrators of child sexual offences, police abuse and illegal detention are held accountable for the offenses they commit. This position is based in Kenya and requires regular travel within and out of Nairobi. This position reports to the Field Office Director. Location: Nairobi, Kenya Last Date: June 24, 2011  Responsibilities Leadership: Recruit and train IJM Kenya legal team, including advocates and expatriate interns and fellows; Supervise, mentor and develop legal team members to fulfill IJM core values; and Participate in the leadership of the office.   Management: Manage legal team operations, ensuring that projected activities, outputs and objectives are achieved; Ensure continual communication with the Field Office Director regarding the status of legal team efforts and challenges faced; Supervise and review all legal research and drafting of legal documents. Prepare internal reports as required by IJM; Oversee legal training programs (including writing and research training) for IJM legal and non-legal staff; and Facilitate weekly case management meetings with the legal team. Case Work: Fully understand relevant sexual offences and police abuse laws and criminal procedures; Advise the investigations department in preparation of cases; Supervise case work where IJM advocates assist public prosecutors in court hearings, including bail proceedings, pre-trial hearings, trial and appeal;   Director of Interventions 2 Oversee drafting of legal documents and participate in oral arguments before Courts; Create thorough and persuasive written case reports, detailing factual and legal analyses; submit reports to relevant authorities for intervention; Develop, maintain and monitor an efficient casework filing and management system for IJM cases; and Provide training to government authorities and other IJM partners on legal issues related to sexual offences laws and criminal procedures.   Relationships: Develop and maintain good relationships with police officials, NGOs, prosecutors, judges and lawyers with whom IJM can partner in combating sexual offences, police abuse and illegal detentions; and Develop and maintain relationships with IJM Field Office and HQ staff.   Miscellaneous: Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information; Ensure that IJM and its agents comply with all relevant laws and professional ethics; and Carry out additional assignments as required by the Director.   Required Skills and Experience:  Five or more years of legal experience as a criminal trial advocate, or a litigator with a law firm; Law Degree (L.L.B); Experience managing staff, preferably advocates; Demonstrated legal research and writing skills; Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Code, the Penal Code, Sexual Offences Act; Evidence Act and the Constitution; Professional in demeanor and all written and oral communications; Knowledge of Microsoft office software – specifically Word, Power Point and Excel and familiarity with database management software; Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Kiswahili required.   Critical Qualities Embodies IJM core values; Meticulous attention to detail; Strong service ethic; Patient, works well under stress; Personable, sustained positive attitude; Diplomatic and flexible; Effective team player and leader; Consistently punctual and genuinely reliable; and   Director of Interventions 3   Demonstrates good stewardship of time and resources.   Travel Requirements   This position requires regular daytime travel within and out of Nairobi.   The Mission International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.   Send Resume, Statement of Faith* and Cover Letter to:   By Mail: International Justice Mission® (Kenya) P.O. Box 25743 00603 Lavington NAIROBI By Email: Email: kenya@ijm.org   * What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.   ** To learn more about International Justice Mission, **   VISIT THE WEBSITE AT:  www.ijm.org. **  Copyright © 2011 www.hotnetcareers.com Nigeria-Africa Development Jobs. All Rights Reserved. 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