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The legal Intern will join the Business Risk Management team to support the daily operations and evaluate our PESTEL business environment. This job requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual. The legal intern will be attached to the legal and risk management team to support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to the organization

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
• Assist in the drafting and review of legal documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze data to identify potential risks.
• Assist in the development of risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and manage cross-functional risks.
• Conduct research on emerging risks and best practices in risk management and legal compliance
• Assist in the development of risk awareness training materials for employees
• Provide administrative support to the legal and risk management team as needed

Key Result Areas

• Assist in the development of a legal & risk training module for key compliance areas on a monthly basis.
• Develop and implement a system for monitoring compliance with a specific regulatory requirement, ensuring that all relevant departments are meeting compliance obligations and that necessary documentation is maintained.
• Develop and deliver a communications plan to keep key stakeholders informed of legal and risk management developments, such as changes in regulations or emerging risks in the industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Risk Management or related course
• 6 months - 1 year of experience in a corporate risk management environment e.g. Banking, Tax, Insurance, etc
• Prior experience in risk analysis,business environment analysis, Debt management and advisory, and enterprise risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Self-motivated with the ability to review & update standardized documents with attention to detail. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel to HR, local management, and supervisors on handling employee relations matters, including employee hiring, counseling, discipline, pay, and benefits issues.
• Drafting Employment contracts for various markets in line with Burn’s policies and updating the same to ensure compliance with the Law and policies.
• Partnering with the HR team to proactively develop HR Policies, processes, and initiatives that minimize legal risk and help create a positive workplace culture.
• Prepares, directs, and conducts training programs on employee relations matters; e.g employment law updates, disciplinary matters, investigative techniques, and documentation preparation.
• Lead or provide advice and mentorship on internal investigations. Recommends and helps implement appropriate actions.
• Identifying and assessing labor law risks and mitigation measures
• Remaining current on emergent labor and employment law developments in our different markets and advising on the impact on the Company and implementing any necessary changes.
• Representing and advising the HR team and team leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, employee separations, redundancies, and unfair employment practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Have 5+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law at a multinational company or law firm.
• Have or be a licensed lawyer to practice in any of the above markets.
• Have working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa Labour and Employment Laws specifically Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• Have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience conducting labor and employment-related investigations.
• Experience with employee benefits and compensation plans.
• Have experience managing outside counsel.
• Proven experience in resolving international legal issues across borders and multi-jurisdictions.
• A team player capable of working independently on multiple issues in a fast-paced environment, multicultural environment while maintaining an emphasis on the overall corporate mission, policies, and goals.
• Bilingual (English and French or Portuguese preferred).

Job Summary:

The Intern – Risk and Compliance will support the Risk and Compliance Manager in implementing and maintaining the agency’s risk management and compliance programs. The intern will also work with other departments to ensure that CRS Kenya’s operations are in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies and plans.
• Support the Risk and Compliance Officer in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential risks to the agency.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Work with other departments to ensure that CRS Kenya is in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support the Risk and Compliance Manager in monitoring and reporting on compliance issues.
• Assist in developing and delivering training programs on risk management and compliance for staff.
• Support the Risk and Compliance Manager in maintaining risk and compliance documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Risk and Compliance Officer.

Personal Skills

• Strong relationship management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Strong interpersonal, communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
• Team player who can work independently while also being highly collaborative and open. Capable of building relationships and influencing the opinions of others.
• Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations
• Graduates with demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty and integrity, positive attitude, ability to learn, and with a recent full medical check-up.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with risk management and compliance principles and practices is preferred.
• Demonstrated Commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
• The internship is open to Kenyan nationals.

The Assistant Protection Officer reports to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer. Depending on the size and structure of the Office, the incumbent may have supervisory responsibility for protection staff including community-based protection, registration, resettlement and education. S/he provides functional protection guidance to information management and programme staff on all protection/legal matters and accountabilities. These include: statelessness (in line with the campaign to End Statelessness by 2024), Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) commitments, age, gender, diversity (AGD) and accountability to affected populations (AAP) through community-based protection, Child protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, psycho-social support and PSEA, registration, asylum/refugee status determination, resettlement, local integration, voluntary repatriation, human rights standards integration, national legislation, judicial engagement, predictable and decisive engagement in situations of internal displacement and engagement in wider mixed movement and climate change/disaster-related displacement responses. S/he supervises protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards.

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 standards and international protection principles.  
• Promote and contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness.
• Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy.
• Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy.
• Provide inputs for the development of protection policies and standards within the AoR.
• Implement and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities.
• Manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents.
• Recommend durable solutions for the largest possible number of PoC through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.
• Assess resettlement needs and apply priorities for the resettlement of individuals and groups of refugees and other PoC. 
• Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. 
• Contribute to and facilitate a programme of results-based advocacy with sectorial and/or cluster partners. 
• Contribute to and facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.  
• Assist capacity-building initiatives for communities and individuals to assert their rights.
• Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures.
• Intervene with authorities on protection issues. 
• Assist the supervisor in deciding priorities for reception, interviewing and counselling for groups or individuals. 
• Assist the supervisor in enforcing compliance of staff and implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services.
• Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P1/NOA 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education 

• Law
• International Law
• Political Sciences  or other relevant field.

Role Purpose Statement

The Research Compliance Intern will support research ethics and compliance processes across the organization, working in collaboration with Portfolio Teams and under the supervision of the Senior Project Operations Officer.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Support compilation and review of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications
• Coordinate printing and delivery of applications to relevant bodies as necessary
• Track IRB submissions and approvals by maintaining an up to date database and providing regular updates to the Sn Project Operations Officer
• Monitor IRB renewals and amendments and notify staff members when renewals are due
• Facilitate the collection of project documents and reports for the annual IRB renewals
• Monitor staff ethics certification and highlight gaps, in particular for projects requiring IRB approval
• Maintain a clean filing system for all ethics- and compliance-related documents
• Support the identification of new IRBs across different countries
• Support the Project Operations Team on any other tasks as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Interest in research and project management
• Experience in project assistance or administration
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills in English
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work effectively across multiple, diverse teams

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary role of the Policy Specialist will be to provide dedicated support to Kenya SBDC in adhering to USAID policy, stakeholders policies, partnerships, programs, and communications through a variety of tasks. The Policy Specialist will be expected to monitor, review, analyze, interpret, propose, and draft public policies. The person will also take the lead in policy dialogues with relevant stakeholders such as colleagues from foreign governments, multilateral development banks, donors, regional organizations, and private sector organizations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft talking points, briefing memos, and other documents that clearly convey Kenya SBDC policy priorities for a variety of audiences.
• Able to communicate and influence at all levels, whether guiding strategy and policy design, negotiating complex contracts, or designing and facilitating technical workshops.
• Track and analyze relevant legislation hearings and mark-up sessions.
• Coordinate closely with USAID representatives in other offices, including USAID’s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, to message policy priorities.
• Ensure adherence to specific monitoring and reporting requirements for USAID-funded projects.
• Analyze data for accuracy, flag validation or quality issues, and contribute to system fixes.
• Supervise the collection of accurate legislation.
• Ensure a unified approach to partnerships.
• Work across all our centers in the 6 counties to ensure a standardized policy system framework within the model.
• Support Kenya SBDC engagement with the government accountability office.
• Deliver reports and presentations of legislation findings to the program manager and assistant program manager.
• Make Policy recommendations based on research findings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Masters degree in law or a related field such as public policy
• More than 6 years of experience in implementing public policy.
• Familiarity with Kenya legislative processes and USAID legislative processes is an added advantage

Method of Application

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting the position, KSBDC’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30 pm) Wednesday, 22nd March 2023.

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries.
Summary

Reporting to the Head Counsel, Litigation, this role manages an assigned portfolio of dispute resolution cases and legal advisory to the Retail network on legal issues with a view to mitigating legal risks and prevent adverse consequences to the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• For the assigned portfolio of work, conduct legal research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments, and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
• Manage and measure external lawyers’ performance to ensure efficiency.
• Create legal awareness and providing advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation.
• Scrutinize legal fees and ensure they are raised in accordance with the Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement.
• Update database of all non-debt recovery litigation to ensure the same is consistently up-to-date and provide reports as may be required.
• Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks.
• Any other task as assigned.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Degree in Law (LLB).
• Diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• 4 years post admission experience.
• Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Reporting to the Head Counsel, Litigation, this role manages an assigned portfolio of dispute resolution cases and legal advisory to the Retail network on legal issues with a view to mitigating legal risks and prevent adverse consequences to the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• For the assigned portfolio of work, conduct legal research, collate evidence, prepare witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments, and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
• Manage and measure external lawyers’ performance to ensure efficiency.
• Create legal awareness and providing advice on suitable action to avert and/or minimize litigation.
• Scrutinize legal fees and ensure they are raised in accordance with the Remuneration Order and Service Level Agreement.
• Update database of all non-debt recovery litigation to ensure the same is consistently up-to-date and provide reports as may be required.
• Render legal guidance to Retail branches on matters relating to bank policies, processes and procedures on all queries received with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risks.
• Any other task as assigned.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Degree in Law (LLB).
• Diploma in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• 4 years post admission experience.
• Experience in legal drafting, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and legal risk management.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies

• Professionalism - Thorough knowledge of and application of relevant operational, administrative and protocol policies to ensure adherence to relevant guidelines and procedures and overall quality of outputs; Proven tact and discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive matters, as well as excellent interpersonal skills; Demonstrated initiative and ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate; Amounts of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or relevant specialized field of law. A first level university degree in law combination with relevant qualifying experience in law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
• Experience working in a legal office in peacekeeping missions and related international organizations in conflict or post-conflict settings is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Business Integrity and Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant country laws and regulations, as well as clients’ reporting requirements and ethical standards. The Officer will work closely with other departments to ensure the organisation's operations are conducted with integrity and compliance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and keep updated Genesis’ policies and procedures.
• Liasing with the Learning and Development Manager, deliver compliance training programmes for employees, ensuring they understand their obligations and the consequences of non-compliance. Training includes: safeguarding, whistleblowing, managing conflict of interest, among others.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and changes in the industry, ensuring the organisation's compliance programs are relevant and effective. Proactively identify potential areas of risk and develop solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Lead on the adoption of international standards e.g. ISO 140001, ISO 21500, etc. as needed.
• Be responsible for Genesis’ international reporting on sustainability and transparency e.g. UN Global Compact, IATA, etc.
• Establish and implement a due diligence approach for managing Genesis’ supply chain.
• Play a leading role in responding to clients’ compliance requirements, including registering on key client’s portals and providing the required information.
• Liasing with the relevant office manager, be responsible for Genesis’ in-country registrations, ensuring that records remain updated and active.
• Ensure Genesis’ travel, security and duty or care procedures are up to date, and act as a focal point for the relevant external providers
• Act as liaison with external lawyers as necessary to ensure all our  systems, processes and supplier contracts are up to date. This also includes reviewing contracts and negotiating on relevant terms and conditions.

  EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Law
• At least 5 years of experience in legal & compliance, or related fields.
• Ideally, an understanding of the donors’ (e.g. USAID, UN, FCDO) operating environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while interacting with several teams
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience with risk assessment and management. 

Position Summary
HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit a Protection associate who will be expected to contribute towards promoting and protecting the rights of persons with specific needs among the refugee community. The Protection associate will also serve as a resource and focal point for HIAS Kenya and implementing partners on technical matters related to Community-based Protection and service provision for urban refugees.
Essential Functions

• Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy
• Research and development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives
• Follow up on protection cases and provide refugees counselling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases.
• Assist in preparation of project related reports.
• Assist in organization and facilitation of Community-Based activities including empowerment
• Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for vulnerable refugees.
• Participation in protection co-ordination meetings
• Facilitate establishment of community-based protection mechanism and support for the vulnerable persons with specific needs
• Assist in sensitizing the refugee community on COVID-19 risk mitigation and preventive measures.
• Ensure ongoing case management and documentation of protection violations
• Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.
• Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are analyzed, compiled and submitted to the Legal Protection Manager for sharing.
• Update protection cases in the Case Management System (CMS)
• Performing other duties as and when required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to refugee protection.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are PSNs.
• MUST have a demonstrated understanding of key principles of community engagement.
• Good knowledge of human rights and protection mainstreaming principles.
• Training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory techniques for training related to refugee protection.
• Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability.
• Knowledge on proposal writing and fundraising.
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
• Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.

About the role

The legal Intern will join the Business Risk Management team to support the daily operations and evaluate our PESTEL business environment. This job requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual. The legal intern will be attached to the legal and risk management team to support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to the organization. This will be a 6months internship period with a minimum stipend. It's designed for applicants who want to get more on-the job experience in a corporate setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
• Assist in the drafting and review of legal documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze data to identify potential risks.
• Assist in the development of risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and manage cross-functional risks.
• Conduct research on emerging risks and best practices in risk management and legal compliance
• Assist in the development of risk awareness training materials for employees
• Provide administrative support to the legal and risk management team as needed

Key Result Areas

• Assist in the development of a legal & risk training module for key compliance areas on a monthly basis.
• Develop and implement a system for monitoring compliance with a specific regulatory requirement, ensuring that all relevant departments are meeting compliance obligations and that necessary documentation is maintained.
• Develop and deliver a communications plan to keep key stakeholders informed of legal and risk management developments, such as changes in regulations or emerging risks in the industry.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Law, Business, Risk Management or related course
• 6 months - 1 year of experience in a corporate legal environment
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adaptability: Adapting to changes in priorities, processes, or procedures, and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee, lead and execute, organization's engagement in Africa region with all stakeholders, including governments, and senior officials, academic, business and legal communities, and non-commercial interests.
• Facilitate engagement in Eastern, Southern Africa & Indian Ocean countries on the Coalition for Digital Africa program, in collaboration with the Coalition Secretariat and other ICANN org staff.
• Monitor, identify and analyze Internet related developments, public policy issues and trends, and impact on strategy in Africa region, and translate into practical plans.
• Develop organizations work in region, including internal coordination and external partnerships.
• Analyze local and regional developments and create reports and communications such as position papers and reports to communicate ICANN's global strategy.
• Engage in regional and international Internet governance dialogues, including strategy to address issues affecting organization.
• Work in partnership with appropriate internal organizations to develop and carry out educational and outreach activities.
• Support a disciplined communications and reporting system between the regions and the organization on issues and events relevant to ICANN's responsibilities.
• Negotiate effectively and influence resolution on issues in an environment with conflicting stakeholder views.
• Provide internal counsel and input on issues relevant to the region.
• Seek internal alignment on issues relevant for regional success.
• Empower regional stakeholders to become active participants in the !CANN community.
• Maintain favorable relations with the regional media, shareholders, employees and the general public.
• Serve as spokesperson for the organization in this specific region, maintain area expertise and prepare and give speeches, reports, briefs, presentations and media releases.
• Maintain and expand network of all stakeholders in the region, including governments, internet industry, and media and communications professionals.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and participation, specifically government, business, technical and civil society.
• Engage with regional and international intergovernmental forums.
• Direct organizations policies and objectives in the region.
• Serves as a focal contact for projects related to the Coalition for Digital Africa program.
• namely the DNSSEC roadshows; the support to African association of parliamentarians and the Universal Acceptance project for business and public sectors in the Eastern, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region.
• Represents ICANN’s vision in the Coalition projects being deployed in Eastern, Southern and Africa and Indian Ocean countries.
• Participate in project teams of the relevant projects under the Coalition programme.
• Attend and contribute to the Coalition programme team.
• Contribute to reporting on the Coalition programme.
• Identify public policy influences, political issues, trends, that impact organizations work.
• Identify and implement improvements for organization's global work in region.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the internet, Domain Name System and common related issues required.
• Proven ability to communicate complex and often controversial information, concepts, policies and positions, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work in a global environment with strong awareness and ability towards engaging with all cultures and interests.
• Ability to work in globally distributed organization.
• Ability to work with highly diverse workforce.
• Able to work independently (self motivated).
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Study in International Relations, Policy, Law, International Business and/or an appropriate technical fields desired.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience working in an international legal, governmental and/or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Prior experience at senior level in government preferred.
• Prior international experience strongly preferred.

Language

• Fluency, both written and spoken, in English is required.
• Ability to read and write and converse in at least one of the languages of the region other than English at a level sufficient to conduct job-related business transactions required.
• Fluent written and spoken language skills in any of the other official United Nations languages is strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
• Collecting and collating research data
• Liaising with the State Law Office and advising on various legal policy issues

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served in the grade of Legal Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized university
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results