Internship | Job Vacancies at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)

Kituo Cha Sheria – “KITUO” is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all.

Baseline Survey Consultant at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)

Job Description

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to engage a Baseline Survey Consultant to design and undertake a baseline assessment for the CSEA/GBV legal aid programme. The assessment will establish baseline values for key outcome and output indicators, document the current status of access to legal aid and justice for CSEA/GBV survivors in the target counties, and provide an evidence base for tracking programme progress, informing implementation and supporting future evaluation.

Objectives

Specific objectives are to:

Establish baseline values for the indicators in the programme’s results/logical framework, including on access to and awareness of legal aid services, survivor experiences of reporting and seeking justice, and the functioning of referral and coordination mechanisms.
Assess the current capacity, coverage, and functioning of legal aid, community paralegal and referral structures, including Community Justice Centres and GBV/Children’s Court User Committees, across the seven target counties.
Document existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among communities, survivors, justice-sector actors, and service providers relating to CSEA, GBV, survivors’ rights, and available legal remedies.
Identify context-specific barriers and enablers to reporting, accessing legal aid and navigating the justice system, disaggregated by county, sex, age and disability status.
Provide recommendations to inform refinement of the programme’s theory of change, monitoring plan, targets and implementation approach.

Scope of Work and Key Tasks

Geographic scope: the assessment will cover the seven programme counties and their 42 target sub-counties:

Bungoma County: Bumula, Kimilili, Webuye East, Webuye West
Homa Bay County: Homa Bay Town, Kabondo Kasipul, Karachuonyo, Kasipul, Ndhiwa, Rangwe, Suba North, Suba South
Kilifi County: Ganze, Kaloleni, Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Magarini, Malindi, Rabai
Kisii County: Bobasi, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bonchari, Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Chache, Nyaribari Masaba, South Mugirango
Kwale County: Kinango, Lunga Lunga, Matuga
Migori County: Awendo, Kuria East, Kuria West, Nyatike, Rongo, Suna East, Suna West, Uriri
Tana River County: Bura, Galole, Garsen

Thematic scope: the assessment will address direct legal aid and case support; community legal empowerment and outreach; capacity of justice, protection and health actors; and the functioning of coordination platforms, including GBV and Children’s Court User Committees, across children, adolescent girls and boys, women, persons with disabilities and other priority groups.

Task 1: Inception Phase

Hold an inception meeting with Kituo Cha Sheria and, where relevant, UNICEF and county partners to clarify expectations, refine the assessment questions and agree on governance and coordination arrangements.
Prepare an inception report that includes: refined evaluation questions; a detailed methodology for the quantitative and qualitative components; the sampling strategy and sample size determination for the survey, KIIs and FGDs; a data management and quality-assurance plan, including ethical considerations and safeguarding; and a detailed workplan.

Task 2: Design of Tools and Data Collection

Design survey tools and qualitative instruments to capture awareness of and access to legal aid, survivor experiences of reporting and seeking justice, and the functioning of referral and coordination mechanisms.
Train a team of enumerators on the tools, research ethics, child safeguarding and data collection protocols.
Conduct a desk review of the programme design, results framework, relevant national legal and policy frameworks (including the Children Act 2022, Sexual Offences Act 2006, Legal Aid Act 2016 and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act 2015), and existing secondary data.

Task 3: Fieldwork and Data Collection

Oversee quality-assured quantitative and qualitative data collection across all seven target counties, appropriately sampled to allow disaggregation by county, sex, age and disability.
Conduct key informant interviews with justice-sector actors (police, prosecutors, judiciary, probation), health providers, county child protection and gender officers, and Kituo Cha Sheria.
Conduct focus group discussions with community members, adolescent girls and boys, community paralegals and, where ethically appropriate and with adequate safeguards, survivors of CSEA/GBV.
Review and, where feasible, spot-verify case-management, referral and Court User Committee records.

Task 4: Data Analysis and Reporting

Clean, code and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and produce baseline values for each indicator in the programme’s results framework.
Prepare a draft baseline assessment report with an executive summary, findings by objective and county, and actionable recommendations, supported by clear data visualization.

Task 5: Validation and Dissemination

Organize and facilitate a validation workshop with Kituo Cha Sheria, and key stakeholders to present and discuss draft findings.
Incorporate feedback from validation into the final baseline report, the summary brief, and the indicator baseline matrix.
Support Kituo Cha Sheria in sharing final findings with relevant county and national stakeholders as required.

All data collection involving children, survivors and other vulnerable groups must follow internationally recognized ethical standards for research on
violence against children, including informed consent/assent, confidentiality, referral protocols for participant distress or disclosure, and UNICEF’s
Procedure for Ethical Standards in Research, Evaluation, Data Collection and Analysis.

Deliverables

The assignment is expected to be completed within 10 weeks of contract signing, in accordance with the specific deliverables below

Inception report, including refined methodology, sampling framework, data collection tools, indicator/results-framework alignment and a detailed workplan
Final data collection tools (household/survivor survey, KII/FGD guides, service-provider checklist) cleared by Kituo Cha Sheria, plus enumerator
training materials
Fieldwork completed across the 7 target counties, including data collection with survivors/community members, justice-sector actors, Court User Committees and service providers
Clean, coded and analyzed dataset (quantitative and qualitative), with a data file, code book and methodological annex handed over to Kituo Cha Sheria
Draft baseline assessment report, including an executive summary, findings against results-framework indicators, and recommendations
Validation workshop report, with a summary of stakeholder feedback and agreed follow-up actions
Final baseline assessment report incorporating stakeholder feedback, a 4-6 page summary brief, and a completed indicator baseline matrix

Duration and Level of Effort

The assignment is expected to require approximately 20 working days over a period of 10 weeks, combining home-based work (desk review, tool design, analysis, report writing) and field-based data collection across the seven target counties. The final level of effort and work plan will be agreed with Kituo Cha Sheria at inception.

Required Profile and Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience designing and leading baseline studies, evaluations or research on GBV, child protection, access to justice or related areas.
Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research design, quantitative sampling and analysis, and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Prior experience conducting research involving survivors of violence or other vulnerable populations, with a strong understanding of survivor centred, trauma-informed and ethical research practice, including child safeguarding and PSEA.
Familiarity with Kenya’s legal, justice and child-protection systems, and prior experience working with UNICEF or similar development partners is an added advantage.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills in English; working knowledge of Kiswahili and local languages spoken in the target counties is an advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel to all seven target counties, including hard-to-reach and remote areas.
Where the consultant proposes a small field team (e.g. enumerators or research assistants), the proposal should describe their qualifications and how data quality and ethical standards will be assured.

Coordination and Management

The Consultant will report to Kituo Cha Sheria’s Executive Director, with day-to-day technical guidance from the Programme Manager and the M&E
Officer in consultation with other programme focal points.
Kituo Cha Sheria will facilitate introductions to county-level partners, provide relevant programme documentation, and support review and validation of tools and findings.
Regular check-ins (bi-weekly) will be held to review progress, address bottlenecks, and agree on key decisions.
All deliverables will be submitted in draft for review and comment before finalization.
The Consultant will be responsible for their own logistics, travel arrangements and, where applicable, recruitment and management of any field team, unless otherwise agreed with Kituo Cha Sheria.

Ethical Considerations and Safeguarding

The Consultant must adhere to high ethical standards, including informed consent/assent, confidentiality, data protection and do-no-harm principles, given the vulnerability of the survivors and children involved.
The Consultant will be required to sign and comply with Kituo Cha Sheria’s and UNICEF’s child safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), confidentiality and data protection policies.
Any research tools involving children or survivors must be reviewed and cleared prior to fieldwork, with appropriate referral pathways built into the data collection protocol for participant safety and well-being.
Enumerators or field staff engaged by the Consultant must be trained on safeguarding, referral pathways and how to handle distress or disclosures of protection concerns.
All raw data, transcripts and personally identifiable information will remain the property of Kituo Cha Sheria and must be stored securely, anonymized where appropriate, and disposed of in line with agreed data protection protocols.

Payment Terms

Payment will be made in instalments linked to approve deliverables, as follows (indicative, to be confirmed in the contract): 20% upon signing of the contract and submission of the inception report; 40% upon submission and clearance of data collection tools and completion of fieldwork; 40% upon submission and acceptance of the final baseline report and all supporting datasets.

Submission of Proposals

Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit:

Technical proposal, including: understanding of the assignment and context, proposed methodology, proposed workplan and the proposed field team and management arrangements.
Financial proposal/budget in Kenya Shillings, inclusive of all professional fees, travel and related costs.
Curriculum vitae, including at least three references.
At least two samples of similar baseline studies, evaluations or research reports previously authored.
Evidence of tax compliance and any relevant registration documents.

How to Apply

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of technical quality, relevance of experience, robustness of the proposed methodology, understanding of ethical and safeguarding requirements, and value for money. Applications should be submitted to hr@kituochasheria.or.ke by 5th October 2026

Kituo Cha Sheria is Hiring Consultant Designer for the Integrated AJS/MHPSS Community Training Toolkit and Shirika Plan Policy Brief

Assignment	Design and layout of the Integrated AJS/MHPSS Community Training Toolkit and policy brief
Contract period	August 2026
Application deadline	12 August 2026

1. Background
Kituo Cha Sheria is developing an Integrated Alternative Justice Systems and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (AJS/MHPSS) Community Training Toolkit for use in refugee-host community contexts. The toolkit will provide practical training guidance, exercises and monitoring tools for community justice actors, paralegals, community leaders and other stakeholders.
Kituo is also developing a policy brief on operationalizing AJS/MHPSS under the Shirika Plan. The policy brief will present legal and policy findings and practical recommendations to strengthen peaceful coexistence and access to justice for refugee and host communities.
Kituo seeks to engage a consultant designer to professionally format, brand and lay out the approved content of the toolkit and policy brief. The assignment concerns printed and visual materials and does not involve software development or preparation of the substantive technical content.

2. Purpose of the Assignment
The purpose of the assignment is to produce clear, accessible, visually appealing and print-ready versions of the Integrated AJS/MHPSS Community Training Toolkit and the Shirika Plan policy brief.

3. Specific Objectives
1.      Develop a consistent visual concept for the toolkit and policy brief.
2.      Organize the approved content into clear and easy-to-follow sections.
3.      Use appropriate icons, illustrations, diagrams, tables and infographics to simplify technical information.
4.      Apply Kituo Cha Sheria and relevant partner branding requirements.
5.      Prepare high-quality print-ready, digital and editable versions of both materials.

4. Scope of Work
The consultant designer will:
·       Review the approved toolkit and policy brief content provided by Kituo.
·       Consult with the Kituo technical and communications teams on the intended users, format and visual approach.
·       Develop sample cover and internal page concepts for review and approval.
·       Design and lay out the full toolkit and policy brief using a consistent visual style.
·       Create simple visual aids, including icons, diagrams, tables, illustrations and infographics, where appropriate.
·       Ensure that the materials are readable and practical for diverse refugee and host community audiences.
·       Apply all required logos, acknowledgements, colours and partner visibility requirements.
·       Incorporate consolidated feedback from Kituo and submit revised drafts.

5. Expected Deliverables and Timeline

Deliverable	Description	timelines
1. Design concept	Sample cover, typography, colour palette and internal page layouts for both publications.	Within 3 working days of receiving the materials
2. First full drafts	Complete designed drafts of the toolkit and policy brief.	Mid-August 2026
3. Revised drafts	Drafts incorporating consolidated comments from Kituo.	Within 3 working days of receiving feedback
4. Final files	Print-ready PDFs, digital PDFs and packaged editable source files.	By 31 August 2026

6. Duration of the Assignment
The assignment will be undertaken during August 2026. The exact commencement date and detailed work schedule will be agreed with the selected consultant. All final deliverables must be submitted by 31 August 2026.

7. Required Qualifications and Experience
·       Demonstrated experience designing and laying out toolkits, manuals, policy briefs, reports or similar publications.
·       Proficiency in professional design and publishing software.
·       Ability to present technical information through simple and accessible visual formats.
·       Experience designing materials for community, legal, humanitarian, refugee or development programmes is an advantage.
·       Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within short timelines.
·       Ability to receive and incorporate feedback professionally.

8. Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:

· A brief expression of interest describing their suitability for the assignment.

· An updated curriculum vitae or company profile.

· A portfolio or links to at least three relevant design samples.

· A financial proposal stating the total professional fee and applicable taxes.

· Contact details for two professional referees.

9. Submission of Applications
Applications should be sent by email to hr@kituochasheria.or.ke by 12 August 2026. The email subject line should read: “Application – AJS/MHPSS Toolkit and Policy Brief Designer.”

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

10. Ownership and Confidentiality
All designs, illustrations, layouts, source files and final materials developed under this assignment will remain the property of Kituo Cha Sheria. The consultant must maintain confidentiality and may not reproduce, publish or share the materials without prior written authorization from Kituo Cha Sheria.

Internship Opportunities at Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre)

Internship Opportunities

Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre) is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates for its 2026 Internship Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and continuing students seeking practical experience in a reputable human rights and legal aid organization committed to promoting access to justice in Kenya.

Available Internship Positions

Communication Intern
Human Resource Intern
Finance Intern
Legal Intern
Legal Assistant Intern
ICT Intern
Psychology Intern

Who Can Apply?

Applications are encouraged from:

Recent graduates seeking industrial exposure and practical work experience.
University and college students requiring internship or attachment opportunities.
Individuals passionate about justice, human rights, community service, and professional development.
Candidates with strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Kituo Cha Sheria?

Successful interns will have the opportunity to:

Gain hands-on experience in their respective fields.
Work alongside experienced professionals.
Contribute to initiatives that promote access to justice and human rights.
Build valuable professional networks and enhance career growth.

Application Deadline 12th June 2026

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official application form below:

Apply Now

**CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT AN ENDLINE SURVEY AND OUTCOME HARVESTING FOR THE MAHAKAMA HURU NYANJANI PROJECT**

Kituo Cha Sheria, with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya through the UNDP Amkeni Wakenya Programme, is implementing the Mahakama Huru Nyanjani project aimed at promoting access to justice through strengthening awareness and utilization of the Small Claims Court framework in Mombasa County. Following the successful implementation of the project, Kituo Cha Sheria seeks to engage a qualified consultant to conduct an endline survey and outcome harvesting exercise for the project.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to assess the effectiveness, outcomes, and overall impact of the Mahakama Huru Nyanjani project. The consultant will document key achievements, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and best practices that can inform future programming and replication of similar interventions.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to:

Design an appropriate methodology and tools for conducting the endline survey and outcome harvesting exercise.
Review relevant project documents, reports, and monitoring data.
Conduct stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with project beneficiaries and partners.
Assess the effectiveness and impact of project interventions on access to justice and utilization of the Small Claims Court.
Identify key outcomes, lessons learned, challenges, and best practices.
Prepare and submit a comprehensive endline survey and outcome harvesting report with actionable recommendations.

Deliverables

The consultant shall provide:

An inception report detailing the methodology and work plan.
Data collection tools and survey instruments.
A draft endline survey and outcome harvesting report.
A final report incorporating feedback from Kituo Cha Sheria.

Qualifications and Experience

Interested consultants should possess:

· Bachelor’s degree in Law, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

· At least five (5) years of proven experience in designing and conducting evaluations, outcome harvesting, assessments, and research assignments for donor-funded programs and projects, with demonstrated expertise in data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization of findings to inform program improvement and decision-making.

Strong knowledge of governance, access to justice, and legal empowerment programming.
Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
Experience working with civil society organizations and justice sector stakeholders will be an added advantage.

Duration of the Assignment

The consultancy is expected to be conducted within a period of 30 days from the date of contract signing.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

A technical proposal outlining the methodology and understanding of the assignment.
A financial proposal.
Updated CV(s) highlighting relevant experience.
At least three references for similar assignments undertaken.

Applications should be sent to info@kituochasheria.or.ke with the subject line: “Consultancy for Endline Survey and Outcome Harvesting – Mahakama Huru Nyanjani Project” by 10^th June, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) OFFICER

We’re hiring! Kituo Cha Sheria is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer to strengthen data-driven impact, accountability, and organizational learning across our programmes.

If you’re passionate about human rights, data, and driving meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/en79Yy4q

Position Title	Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
Duty Station	Kituo Cha Sheria Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya \| Field travel required
Work Arrangement	Hybrid (Remote and On-site)
Contract Type	One (1) Year Contract Basis
Role Level	Programme Officer Level
Reporting To	Head of Programmes / Programme Manager
Application Deadline	27th April 2026
Applications To	hr@kituochasheria.or.ke

ICT Officer–Consultant

Kituo cha Sheria is a leading Kenyan non-governmental organization dedicated to providing access to justice for the poor and marginalized through legal aid, advocacy, and community empowerment. In pursuit of its mission, Kituo cha Sheria leverages technology to enhance legal aid delivery, manage case data efficiently, and support its advocacy initiatives.

To strengthen its ICT capacity, ensure system security, and improve digital service delivery, Kituo cha Sheria seeks the services of an ICT Officer–Consultant to oversee ICT operations, lead system improvements, and conduct a comprehensive IT audit to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with best practices.

Objective of the Assignment

The ICT Officer–Consultant will ensure robust, secure, and efficient ICT systems that support Kituo cha Sheria’s operations and programs. This includes maintaining ICT infrastructure, developing and supporting systems and driving digital transformation aligned with the organization’s mission.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

ICT Infrastructure Management

Implement digital security and ICT audit report recommendations aimed at upgrading KITUO’s ICT infrastructure.
Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and network systems.
Ensure reliable internet connectivity and network security.
Manage ICT asset inventory, servicing, and disposal in compliance with policy.
Implement and monitor data backup and recovery systems.

Systems Development and Support

Manage and update Kituo cha Sheria’s clients and case management system and databases.
Support and maintain the organizational website and online legal aid platforms.
Customize or develop ICT tools to improve service delivery, including mobile applications for legal aid.
Provide ICT support and training to staff to enhance digital literacy.

Information Security

Implement and update cybersecurity measures, firewalls, and antivirus solutions.
Develop and enforce ICT security policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Kenyan Data Protection Act and other relevant regulations.

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Support the rollout of online legal services and e-learning platforms for paralegals.
Explore and integrate innovative digital tools for legal awareness campaigns.
Research and recommend emerging ICT solutions relevant to access-to-justice work.
Begin the process of documenting, organizing, and maintaining Kituo cha Sheria’s ICT records, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and ease of reference for current and future operations.

Deliverables

Monthly ICT operations and maintenance reports.
Updated and secure ICT systems, databases, and websites.
Support in procurement of required ICT materials.
Staff ICT training sessions and user guides.
Implementation plan for audit recommendations and suggest further audits.
Maintain inventory of ICT infrastructure.

Duration & Level of Effort

The consultancy will run for Three (3) months on a full-time. Extensions will depend on performance and organizational needs.

Reporting & Supervision

Primary: The ICT Officer–Consultant reports to the Executive Director (or ED’s office), especially for strategic oversight and accountability.
Secondary (functional): Day-to-day supervision could come via a department overseeing Finance & Administration, or Support Services, depending on internal operations stretching from the Personal Assistant in the Office of the Executive Director

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
At least 3 years’ experience in ICT support and systems administration.
Strong understanding of network management, database systems, and web administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of ICT security protocols and compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and training skills.

Desirable:

Experience in the NGO or access-to-justice sector.
Knowledge of open-source legal case management systems.
Ability to adapt technology for low-resource environments.

Payment Terms

Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon submission and approval of deliverables, including ICT performance reports.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

Technical and financial proposal (including consultancy fee).
Updated CV detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
At least three professional references.

Send applications to: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke with the subject: “Application – ICT Officer–Consultant”