Vacancy title:
Access to Justice Intern

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Legal and Regulatory, Social Services & Nonprofit, Human Rights]

Jobs at:
Haki Yetu Charitable Trust

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 22 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Haki Yetu (Haki Yetu) began its operations in 2008. The organisation started activities without an address or a functional office and operating out of a metal box for nine months under the shade of a few surviving trees in Bangladesh, Mombasa's largest informal settlement. During these early days, Haki Yetu and its volunteers strived to provide service, hope...

JOB PURPOSE

To support the Access to Justice programme in Malindi and Kilifi County – with a prominent focus on documenting the implementation of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in the counties – and to support case intake, documentation, referral and follow-up of human rights violations, legal awareness, and engagement with paralegals and justice-sector actors, while gaining practical experience in human rights and access to justice work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Peace & Conflict Studies or a related field, or a Diploma in Law or Paralegal Studies, completed within the last two years.

Professional: Paralegal training or a certificate in human rights, mediation or counselling is an addedadvantage. Familiarity with the Judiciary's Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Policy Framework is an added advantage.

Experience: No work experience required. Attachment or volunteer experience in legal aid, human rights or community work is an added advantage.

Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Kilifi County is an added advantage.

Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database use.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

• A cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating the position and reference number and explaining how you meet the requirements.
• A detailed CV (max 2 pages) with your daytime telephone number and mail address.
• Names and contact details (telephone and mail) of at least two professional referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

Subject line: HYCT/2026/PRC-04 – Procurement Intern

Format: all documents combined in one PDF file

Closing date: 5.00pm, Sunday, 22 November 2026

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