Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. Under the supervision of the Technical Officer, the Legal & Policy Intern will support the implementation of Pathway 4, which focuses on legal, policy, and social accountability mechanisms. The intern will provide technical legal support to strengthen the capacity of duty bearers, community champions, and local partners to advocate for and enforce laws countering harmful practices. In Kenya, the Future4Binti (F4B) program is implemented in Garissa, Kajiado, Mandera, Marsabit, Migori, Narok, Samburu, Tana River, Wajir, and West Pokot regions.
Primary 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.
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 and support adaptive management.
Networking, Collaboration and Resource Leveraging
Assist in representing the programme in relevant national-level and county-level technical working groups and legal/gender platforms.
Assist in identifying opportunities to integrate anti-harmful practice legal awareness into other development sectors like education and health.
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.
Requirements and Qualifications
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.
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
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the SmartRecruiters portal by visiting Amref Kenya Career Portal.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official SmartRecruiters application link provided on the MyJobMag page or directly via Amref's recruitment portal: Apply Here.
