Senior Legal Counsel, Women’s Protection
EUSMS gGmbH
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Kenya
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About the role
- Build and launch the Women’s Protection program in all EUSMS countries
- Recruit, train, and supervise local legal teams and case managers
- Develop and standardize global case management systems, tools, and protocols
- Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance with national and international legal standards
- Liaise with Monitoring & Evaluation to define KPIs and measure program results
- Conduct outreach with NGOs, labor unions, HR networks, community groups, and employers
- Train organizations on women’s protection policies, compliance, and safe-workplace standards
- Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, international NGOs, and women’s rights coalitions
- Collaborate on research, evaluation, and knowledge generation in protection and labor rights
- Support grant applications, donor engagement, and program growth strategies
Requirements
- Must be a registered lawyer
- Experience in building and launching programs
- Skills in recruiting and training legal teams
- Knowledge of international legal standards
- Experience in outreach and collaboration with NGOs and labor unions
- Familiarity with women’s protection policies and safe-workplace standards
Benefits
- Join an international network of legal, social impact, and protection professionals
- Lead the creation of a global Women’s Protection program across multiple countries
- Strengthen your leadership, legal strategy, and program-building experience
- Collaborate with UN agencies, women’s rights organizations, and legal aid networks
- Contribute to research, advocacy, and global justice efforts
- Shape a new continental standard for workplace justice for women
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program developmentcase management systemslegal complianceKPI measurementgrant application support
Soft Skills
recruitingtrainingsupervisionoutreachcollaborationrelationship building
Certifications
registered lawyer