K
Programme Manager - Legal at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)
Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (21 Sep 2026) Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Programme Manager – Legal will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Legal Aid and Empowerment Programme, coordinating national activities and ensuring effective service delivery. The role involves managing partnerships, monitoring impact and advocating for access to justice. Candidates should possess extensive legal experience and strong programme management skills.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s Degree in Law, Human Rights or a related discipline
- • At least 5 years of experience managing legal aid or justice‑related programmes
- • Strong knowledge of Kenyan legal framework and access‑to‑justice issues
- • Proven leadership, project management and stakeholder‑engagement abilities
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of the legal aid programme
- • Coordinate with partner organisations, government agencies and donors
- • Oversee case management, legal research and advocacy initiatives
- • Manage programme budget, reporting and compliance requirements
- • Mentor and supervise programme staff and volunteers