Implementation Committee Member- Advocates Fund Policy
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Posted Sep 10, 2025
JOB CONTEXT
Background:
In 2024, we established the Advocates Fund Policy and commenced paying bar course tuition and examination fees. In the policy, we have a bond agreement with all those who have completed and those who have been admitted to the bar, as well as those in the process of completing their bar exams. The mode of delivery in Kenya and Uganda is different. The Kenyan students attend classes virtually and physically in the evening every working day from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. They also attend four classes on Saturday to participate in all nine modules each week. However, in Uganda, the mode of learning is only physical, and students need to attend physical classes from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Therefore, in Kenya, it may be possible for students to continue performing their employment roles as they pursue their studies. But this may not be possible in Uganda. Justice Defenders aims to assemble a team of individuals with lived experience to inform the development of a policy that supports our people in achieving a work-study-life balance while taking the Bar course in Uganda and Kenya, ultimately leading to their successful admission to the Bar. Key Objective for the Committee:
The working group/committee shall be responsible for drafting an operational policy framework that seeks to operationalise the Advocates Fund Policy in such a manner that our people are supported to have a good work-study-life balance. Roles & Responsibilities:
- Co-develop an implementation framework and guiding tools aligned with the 2024 Advocates Fund Policy. - Provide recommendations for operationalizing the fund sustainably, transparently, and equitably. - Engage key stakeholders (Legal Education Lead, HR, Alumni, Finance, Legal Practice Leads, etc) for feedback and alignment. - Ensure that the proposed framework reflects both country contexts (Kenya and Uganda). - Draft the implementation plan within the agreed timeline (proposed: 3-5 weeks). Key Deliverables: