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Verde Edge Consulting Ltd is a new age executive HR consulting company based in Nairobi Kenya with operations running throughout the republic and the greater East Africa region. We are dedicated to revolutionizing HR practice in the new age through developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients. We are well placed to offer best breed of inno...   Office Admin - Law Firm Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Law / Legal  Job Description Key Purpose of the job  To provide admin & clerical  duties while ensuring smooth running of the office and supporting the advocates in their duties. Key Roles Welcoming and managing visitors/clients in the office, on telephone or email; answering or directing inquiries. Record and monitor court appearance dates in the master diary and e-calendar. Maintain advocates calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, meetings and travel. Re

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity - a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering.   Humanitarian Affairs Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  , Project Management Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:  Monitors, analyzes and reports on trends and developments relating to interplay between climate and humanitarian crises and related operations; identifies and documents good practices; and develops and maintains a “watch list” of countries with potential for humanitarian crisis.    Provides technical, policy and operational advice on the climate crisis and h

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.   Investigator Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 4 - 6 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  As an Investigator, you support IRC Country Programs in Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and South Sudan. Your main responsibility is to conduct investigations into violations of the IRC Way, including the misuse of grant funds. You are integral to developing, improving, and promoting complaint mechanisms, and expanding the ECU’s investigation capacity. You collaborate with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees, and other agencies in encouraging a work environment that minimizes the potential for misconduct. Your work location is flexible – you can either work from an IRC office or remotely from your home base. It is preferable, however, that you have experience working in or with countries in East Africa in whic

Kituo Cha Sheria - "KITUO” is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.   Assistant Programme/Legal Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 1 year Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Key duties and responsibilities include:   Assist the Programme/Legal Officer – Forced Migration Programme in developing reports, plans, project proposals and budgets as well as setting targets, monitoring and evaluating departmental Provide effective legal aid and support services to refugee and host communities within Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. Mobilize refugee and host communities to engage with state and non-state actors so as to advocate for their rights as provided under national and international law Support appropriate public relations strategie

Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and securi...   Legal Officer – Board Secretariat Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Mombasa Job Field Law / Legal  Job Purpose The Legal Officer is responsible for assisting in Board Matters. Duties and responsibilities Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance; Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity building programmes; Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans; Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation; Assisst in facilitating Governance Audits; Assist in the development

HR, Payroll & Consulting Solutions People are at the heart of every successful organization. Investing in human capital is one of the smartest moves a business leader can make. But without the right systems to manage and measure your performance, this investment will never truly deliver. The complexities of managing your human capital are made all t...   Manager, Legal Services Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 3 - 8 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Job Purpose This position is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Legal services including providing technical expertise on all governance issues, embedding good governance practice, management of contracts and projects related risks and ensuring overall statutory compliance. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage the drafting and/or review, execution and registration of agreements, service level agreements, tenancy agreements, leases, and other legal instruments

In addressing issues linked to education and training for a competent legal profession in Kenya, both the pre and post-colonial governments have undertaken various initiatives and set up several commissions of inquiry to formulate appropriate policy. These include the establishment of The Kenya School of Law following recommendations by the Denning Committee...   Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 15 years Location Nairobi Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Law / Legal  ROLE SUMMARY The successful candidate shall report directly to the Chairperson of the Council and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the management of the Council to ensure the execution of the Council’s mandate. The job holder shall be in charge of the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Council and may perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Council from time to time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Be the A

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.   Protection – Rule of Law Global Practice Lead Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 - 12 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Job Overview  The Global Practice Lead, Protection –  Rule of Law is the organizational leader for Humanitarian Protection , Rights and Rule of Law for the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department and is a core member of the Violence Prevention and Response Unit’s Senior Management team. They are responsible for devising and leading strategies to raise the quality, impact, and scale of IRC’s Humanitarian Protection, Rights and Rule of Law programming.  The Global Practice Lead Protection –  Rule of Law will ensure the scope, quality and relevance of global technical standards, including the generation and promotion of evidence in their technical area. Global Practice Lead will closely

Tala (formerly InVenture) builds mobile products that help creditworthy individuals in emerging markets validate their financial identities and get access to fair credit to advance their businesses and families. Tala is providing choice and control to individuals around the world when it comes to their financial identity.   Public Affairs Lead Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  As a key member of Tala’s Global Business team, you will lead the the design, implementation and maintenance of the external affairs strategy for Tala Kenya to enhance Tala’s engagement with policymakers & relevant stakeholders. Additionally , you will build the organization’s ability to inform policy and Tala’s reputation as a thought leader and significant contributor, particularly in areas of financial technology policy, financial inclusion, open banking, data privacy, sustainability and lending practices. What You'll Do Develop and i

Rafiki Microfinance Bank is a place where creativity and positive ambition are infectious. We are restless to win, to meet the changing needs of our customers and unlock growth opportunities.    Data Protection Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 4 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Purpose of the Job:   To ensure overall compliance with laws, regulatory, ethical and integrity standards related to Data Governance.  Reports to: Head of Legal and Company Secretary  Job Description   Advising and monitoring data protection requirements, and escalating matters as appropriate, to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary;  Designing and assisting with the implementation and compliance of the privacy program, including policies, standards and procedures, tools, monitoring, metrics and reporting;   Acting as a point of contact with the local privacy regulators and co-operating with the regulators and any other relevant authority on matters relating to p

Cellulant is a digital payments business. We run an ecosystem of consumers, merchants and banks in which we facilitate payments and build value through the value-added services we layer on top. In building this ecosystem we serve different types of customers with different products, in a range that includes mobile banking products, mobile credit products, US...   Head of Legal Job Type Full Time , Remote Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 - 12 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Head of Legal is a senior management and leadership role at Cellulant that will play a pivotal part in our senior management team. This position is instrumental in bolstering a culture of strict compliance, by continuously updating our Risk Compliance Officer (GCRCO), executive board, and other management tiers on all relevant existing and emerging legislation and regulations, ensuring their relevance and applicability to Cellulant. A significant facet of this role encompasses

HCS Affiliates Group, is a one-stop human resources and management consultancy organization, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.   Legal Associate Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Our client, a Kenya-focused boutique law firm offering local solutions with international expertise, seeks to recruit a Legal Associate. He/she will be responsible for working directly with the Partners to ensure that all legal matters are handled professionally and efficiently. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide legal and administrative support to Partners and Senior Associates. Responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, statutes, motions, agreements, company policies and procedures, and legal correspondence. Responsible for the follow-up of the registration or filing of any legal forms, documents & pleadings at any government registry or online portal.  Conduct legal research on various issues, including case

d.light is a global leader and pioneer in delivering affordable solar-powered solutions designed for the two billion people in the developing world without access to reliable energy. d.light provides distributed solar energy solutions for households and small businesses that are transforming the way people all over the world use and pay for energy. Through f...   Group Tax Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience 3 - 10 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Job Overview The Group Tax Manager will be responsible for effective planning, management, control and optimization of d.light’s taxation position. The Group Tax Manager will coordinate and manage all tax matters relating to entities within the group as well as identifying and implementing tax processes and solutions according to regulatory and governance standards. Person Specifications The ideal candidate is a team player who manages the tax team to greater performance, creates and implements tax plan

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and DC Metro area - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alt...   Legal Assistant Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 1 year Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  RESPONSIBILITIES Advising on all matters regarding the law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the company’s operations; Assisting in the co-ordination of legal due diligence, documentation and closing of transactions; Developing and carrying out Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business; Designing commercial and legal solutions that lead to effective corporate structures; Developing and maintaining various po

Centum is East Africa's leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments. Our Key objective is to consistently generate market beating returns by building extraordinary enterpr...   Assistant Legal & Compliance Assistant Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Job Brief Nabo Capital Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal and Compliance Officer to join our dynamic fund management firm. Assistant Legal and Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsel to uphold the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Principle Account

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of ... Consular Associate - Part Time (USEFMs only) - Fraud Prevention Job Type Part Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , First School Leaving Certificate Experience 1 - 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Duties Basic Function of the Position: Under the direct supervision of the Fraud Prevention Manager, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts nonadjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and ho

In our endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent. This we believe is our overarching mission at SBS; Service to Society through the development of international executive business management and leaders...   Legal Associate – Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Law / Legal  Basic job summary: This position will provide a range of legal, corporate and regulatory services and be responsible for the University’s compliance with regulatory requirements and company secretarial services for various meetings in the University and its affiliates. The position may also be assigned other duties from time to time as required by the Head of Department. Duties & Responsibilities: In collaboration with the Manager, Corporate and Legal Affairs: Assist in d

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.   Assistant Protection Officer Job Type Qualification Experience 1 year Location Job Field   Duties  Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.  Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.  Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC.  Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to PoC; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation.  Conduct eligibility and status determination for PoC in compliance with UNHCR procedural st