Individual Consultancy, Kenya’s Country Guide on Gender and Disability Stereotypes in Law and Practice
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International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
Remote (local)- Career category: Research/ Data analysis, Legal
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Deadline: 27/07/2025
- Location: Kenya
Introduction
Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) promotes and protects human rights through the Rule of Law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems.
Established in 1952, in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council since 1957, and active on the five continents, the ICJ aims to ensure the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the
realization of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
Under the supervision of the ICJ Africa team, the consultant will carry out the following duties:
1. Facilitate structured stakeholders’ engagement meetings to identify and receive feedback on the relevant issues for inclusion in the country Guide.
2. Conduct a validation meeting with stakeholders on the draft report.
3. Engage litigants, lawyers, members of the bench and other court users, organisations of persons with disabilities, women and girls with disabilities and other stakeholders (in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu) to establish lived experiences in interactions with the justice system.
4. Develop an accessible country Guide on discrimination and stereotyping for women and girls with disabilities in the justice system in Kenya.
5. The consultant will provide concise content that covers the following areas:
Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) promotes and protects human rights through the Rule of Law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems.
Established in 1952, in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council since 1957, and active on the five continents, the ICJ aims to ensure the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the
realization of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
Under the supervision of the ICJ Africa team, the consultant will carry out the following duties:
1. Facilitate structured stakeholders’ engagement meetings to identify and receive feedback on the relevant issues for inclusion in the country Guide.
2. Conduct a validation meeting with stakeholders on the draft report.
3. Engage litigants, lawyers, members of the bench and other court users, organisations of persons with disabilities, women and girls with disabilities and other stakeholders (in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu) to establish lived experiences in interactions with the justice system.
4. Develop an accessible country Guide on discrimination and stereotyping for women and girls with disabilities in the justice system in Kenya.
5. The consultant will provide concise content that covers the following areas:
- • International and regional framework governing gender and disability stereotypes in accessing justice.
- • Legislative and policy framework in Kenya including but not limited to civil and criminal justice, laws on disability, women and girls and to what extent (if at all) they embody gender and disability discrimination and harmful gender and disability stereotypes.
- • Succinct analysis of the emerging jurisprudence and practice in the prosecution of cases involving women and girls with disabilities.
- • Manifestations of gender and disability stereotyping and assumptions in the Court processes.
- • Document good practices, and specific practical recommendations to overcoming harmful gender and disability stereotypes in Kenya’s laws and practice.
Required Qualifications & Experience
1. The consultant must be well conversant with the civil and criminal justice system and actors in Kenya and the applicable laws.
2. Minimum five years’ experience in human rights including disability rights
3. The consultant has an in-depth understanding and experience of intersectionality between gender and disability
4. The consultant has a Bachelor’s degree in either law, human rights, political science, social sciences, or other relevant degree
5. Excellent analytical and writing skills in the English language
6. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
7. Team player with the ability to closely collaborate with the ICJ staff, local partners, and project stakeholders
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