Community Environmental Legal Officer (CELO) Kwale, Mombasa at Natural Justice

Natural Justice is an organisation rooted in the struggles of communities in Africa. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialise in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environmental justice.

 

Community Environmental Legal Officer (CELO) Kwale, Mombasa

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMombasa
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Key Roles:
The CELO shall perform the following duties:

  • Implement and manage the work of Natural Justice in Kwale and Mombasa.
  • Engage in environmental, climate and land policy research, and advocacy.
  • Support local communities affected by climate change and large-scale extractives, infrastructure and other projects, by providing legal advice, and by supporting legal empowerment approaches in the respective counties.
  • Provide paralegal advice and support to the communities with whom Natural Justice and its partner's work.
  • Offer paralegal support and advice to environmental defenders and communities.
  • Undertake legal research, and support communities in writing submissions to government agencies
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all key partners including communities, government entities and donors.
  • Contribute to the overall Natural Justice program and strategy.
  • Collaborate with Natural Justice staff in the East Africa Hub to implement projects.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Environmental sciences, Human Rights, International Relations,
    Social Sciences or related field from a recognized university.
  • 3 years relevant work experience in the legal environment, capacity development,
    mobilization and coalition/ movement building, policy, social, or other public interest field
    in lieu of the aforementioned educational qualification.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of Kenya’s public interest laws, particularly human
    rights, land, and environmental law, is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
  • Keen interest in and commitment to advancing marginalized communities' rights,
    particularly in their environments.
  • Computer literacy- Understanding of data entry, basic computer skills and knowledge of
    databases.
  • Conviction in and commitment to constitutionalism, human rights and principles of
    environmental justice.
  • Good research skills in legal and/or policy and social issues.
  • Be a citizen of Kenya or have authorization to work in Kenya.
  • Must be living in Kwale or Mombasa counties, and preferably originate from these counties
    and have previous work experience with these communities

Method of Application

Share your applications combining the cover letter and CV as one PDF document to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke or ‘CELO-Kwale and Mombasa with ‘Application for the position of Legal Fellow’ as the subject line. Do not attach your testimonials or certificates. Closing Date for Applications: 30th August 2024.

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