Intern – Legal, Policy & Advocacy Job Amref

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Key Responsibilities

Policy and Advocacy Support

• Work closely with the Anti-FGM Board to ensure the active participation of target counties and partners in the public participation process for the draft anti-FGM policy, which serves as a revision of the current Prohibition of FGM Act (2011).
• Assist in conducting evidence-based policy analysis to identify gaps in the implementation of national laws such as the Prohibition of FGM Act (2011) and the Children Act (2022).
• Support the development of policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials to influence sub-national, national and regional legal frameworks.
• Participate in national and regional task force meetings to support the harmonization of cross-border anti-FGM/C laws and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Legal Capacity Strengthening & Training

• Assist in the training and engagement of duty bearers including law enforcement, administrative authorities, and judicial officers on human rights and the enforcement of anti-HP laws.
• Help develop simplified legal toolkits and “Know Your Rights” materials for community engagement and in-school manuals.
• Support the training of local CSOs, community champions, and school educators on the legal and policy aspects of countering harmful practices.

Accountability and Reporting

• Assist the team in compiling and drafting weekly and monthly activity reports to track the progress of legal and advocacy interventions.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on the performance of judicial services
• Help document success stories, legal case studies, and the outcomes of advocacy meetings to show the impact of the programme.
• Actively participate in meetings to discuss program data, share learnings from the field, and support adaptive management to improve programme outcomes.

Networking, Collaboration and Resource Leveraging  

• Assist in representing the programme in relevant national-level and county-level technical working groups and legal/gender platforms, ensuring that participation adds value to the programme’s policy and advocacy goals.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to integrate anti-harmful practice (FGM/CEFMU) legal awareness into other development sectors at the sub-national level, such as education and health.

Adherence to Principles of Safeguarding and Do no harm

• Ensure adherence at all times to safeguarding and do no harm policies and guidelines
• Report any safeguarding concerns as appropriate
• Practice confidentiality in handling delicate matters

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, gender-based violence, or child protection law.
• Prior experience in community outreach, advocacy, or legal aid is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of Kenyan legal frameworks, particularly the Prohibition of FGM Act (2011) and the Children Act (2022).
• Exceptional Writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to navigate complex cultural dynamics.

How to Apply

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