CIFOR Legal Associate Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIFOR Kenya looking for “Legal Associate”. Applicants with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree may apply on or before 04 February 2023.
CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.
CIFOR Legal Associate Jobs 2023
The CIFOR has published a job vacancy announcement on 28 January 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Legal Associate to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) |
| Position | Legal Associate |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree |
| Experience Required | At least two (2) years |
| Application Deadline | 04 February 2023 |
CIFOR Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting in the Legal Office function within the Board Strategy and Legal Affairs Unit, with special emphasis on contract support. This role supports and assists the Senior Legal Officer and the Legal Officer in their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist develop and improve on existing contract templates.
- Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
- Assist in legal research and preparation of legal opinions and advisory.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters
- Keep abreast with legal & policy developments at national, regional, and international level and assist in providing updates and advice on such developments in law that are relevant to the Centres.
- Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist develop and improve on existing contract templates.
- Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- A current Practicing Certificate.
- 1-2 years post admission experience in handling commercial contracts, Intellectual Property matters and litigation.
- Legal knowledge & expertise in legal matters Including Intellectual Property, Employment & Labour Law among others.
- Experience in an international organization or non-profit sector.
- Good knowledge of international administrative law.
- Good understanding of labour laws, Human Resources practices, policies, concepts, and procedures.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIFOR Legal Associate Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 04 February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cifor.org |
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