3 Job Positions at Legal Aid Forum (LAF): (Deadline 13
December 2025)
Executive Personal at Legal Aid Forum (LAF): (Deadline 13
December 2025)
RECRUITMENT NOTICE No 02/LAF/25
The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is the leading non-state legal aid
and human rights civil society organization in Rwanda comprising of over 35
Organizations, all working towards improving access to justice, legal aid and
human rights promotion and protection.
To effectively accomplish its mission and vision, LAF is
accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals to fill the
following vacant positions within its Secretariat:
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Position
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Description
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Requirements
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1.
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Executive
Personal Assistant (1)
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The
Executive Personal Assistant provides high-level and professional
administrative support to the office of the Executive Director within the
Secretariat of the Legal Aid Forum. S/he works closely together with and
reports directly to the Executive Director. The Responsibilities include but
not limited to:
- Provide strategic and
technical input to the Executive Director on programmatic priorities,
ensuring alignment of ongoing projects
- Oversee internal
communication flows between the Executive Director’s office and
departments, ensuring coherence and timely exchange of information.
- Efficiently manage the
calendar of the Executive Director, scheduling and coordinating
meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Serve as a liaison between
the Executive Director and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining
positive relationship and representing the Executive Director’s Office
professionally.
- Arranging travels, visas
and accommodation and occasionally travelling with the Executive
Director.
- Support organizational
planning and retreats, including agenda development, documentation of
outcomes, and tracking of follow-up actions.
- Manage and prioritize
incoming correspondence (emails, letters, and other communications),
drafting and responding on behalf of the Executive Director where
appropriate, to ensure timely and effective communication.
- Document discussions by
taking accurate notes and preparing quality minutes and action points
for follow-up
- Ensure the Executive
Director is well prepared for meetings and engagements by compiling
relevant briefs, background documents, and talking points in advance.
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- Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University in relevant fields such as Public Administration,
International Relations, Law, ICT etc.
- At least 5 years of
demonstrated professional experience in supporting executives in
high-paced environments.
- Knowledge of donor-funded
project cycles and experience supporting compliance, reporting, and
coordination across programs.
- Excellent written and
verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare
executive-level correspondence and presentations.
- Exceptional attention to
detail and multitasking ability under tight deadlines.
- Proactive and self-driven,
capable of anticipating needs and independently managing priorities.
- Ability to work
collaboratively in interdisciplinary environment.
- Fluent in written and
spoken English, French and Kinyarwanda.
- Proficiency in the use of
computer and other IT tools.
- Strong planning and
organisationnal skills.
- Demonstrating integrity and
ethical standards.
- Experience working in the
non-profit sector.
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For Legal Aid Attorneys/Advocates, their applications should
comprise: a CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation
letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the
Bar regulations.
For other applicants, applications should include a CV, 2
references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant
Certificate(s). Applications should be addressed to the Director of
Operationsand submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org.
Closing date for applications is 13th December 2025 at 5:00 PM (Kigali
Time).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, on 11th November 2025.
Arielle KAMANZI IRIBAGIZA
Director of Operations (ai)
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist at Legal
Aid Forum (LAF): (Deadline 13 December 2025)
RECRUITMENT NOTICE No 02/LAF/25
The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is the leading non-state legal aid
and human rights civil society organization in Rwanda comprising of over 35
Organizations, all working towards improving access to justice, legal aid and
human rights promotion and protection.
To effectively accomplish its mission and vision, LAF is
accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals to fill the
following vacant positions within its Secretariat:
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No
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Position
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Description
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Requirements
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2.
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Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Specialist (1)
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The
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist is responsible for
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of LAF across all LAF programs and
projects, ensuring high quality and timely inputs.
His/her
responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- Advise the LAF Secretariat
and Member Organizations on all matters related to MEL.
- Collect and analyse data on
legal aid services provided by LAF Members and other justice sector
actors, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and reliability
- Design, operationalize, and
oversee the implementation of LAF’s MEAL framework, tools, and systems,
ensuring consistency across programs and alignment with the
organization’s Strategic Plan and donor requirements.
- Organize and participate in
field monitoring visits, preparing mission reports and actionable
recommendations for program improvement.
- Assess the implications of
MEAL findings and advise management on adjustments needed to enhance
program performance and impact.
- Participate in joint
feedback and reflection sessions with Member Organizations implementing
LAF-funded projects to support learning and accountability
- Integrate MEAL components
into project design, proposal development, and fundraising initiatives
to strengthen evidence-based programming.
- Support the Programs Team
in performance tracking, narrative reporting, and alignment of project
outcomes with organizational objectives.
- Develop project and
institutional indicators, monitoring plans, and performance measurement
frameworks to guide implementation and track progress.
- Produce regular analytical
and performance reports that inform management decisions, strategic
planning, and donor reporting.
- Organize learning sessions
to reflect on project results and share key takeaways from their impact.
- Document success stories
and best practices that come out of project interventions.
Develop a capacity-building plan on MEAL for LAF Members based on their
needs and ongoing projects.
- Organising trainings
involving LAF Members in the MEAL activities to promote participatory
planning, especially those implementing projects funded by LAF;
- Contribute to institutional
learning and evidence-based decision-making, ensuring that MEAL insights
are systematically used to inform strategy and planning.
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- Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized university, in relevant fields such as Statistics, project
management, Human rights, etc.
- 7 years’ professional
experience working as MEL preferable in the areas of access to justice,
rule of law and human rights.
- Strong quantitative and
qualitative data analysis skills, including experience using tools such
as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, KoboToolbox, or other data management systems.
- Ability to design and use
monitoring tools, including indicator tracking tables, data collection
forms, and logical frameworks.
- Knowledge of data
visualization and presentation techniques to communicate findings
clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to translate data
into actionable insights and practical recommendations for project
improvement.
- Strong attention to detail
and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
- Ability to facilitate
participatory monitoring and evaluation processes involving partners and
community actors.
- Ability to work
independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity and
commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
- Experience working in the
non-profit sector.
- Substantial experience in
Results Based Management and the theory of change.
- Experience in donor
reporting.
- Fluent in English and
Kinyarwanda.
- Proficiency in the use
computer and IT tools.
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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For Legal Aid Attorneys/Advocates, their applications should
comprise: a CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation
letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the
Bar regulations.
For other applicants, applications should include a CV, 2
references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant
Certificate(s). Applications should be addressed to the Director of
Operationsand submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org.
Closing date for applications is 13th December 2025 at 5:00 PM (Kigali
Time).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, on 11th November 2025.
Arielle KAMANZI IRIBAGIZA
Director of Operations (ai)
Senior Legal Aid Attorneys/ Advocates (Multiple) at Legal
Aid Forum (LAF): (Deadline 13 December 2025)
RECRUITMENT NOTICE No 02/LAF/25
The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is the leading non-state legal aid
and human rights civil society organization in Rwanda comprising of over 35
Organizations, all working towards improving access to justice, legal aid and
human rights promotion and protection.
To effectively accomplish its mission and vision, LAF is
accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals to fill the
following vacant positions within its Secretariat:
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No
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Position
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Description
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Requirements
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3.
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Senior Legal Aid Attorneys/ Advocates (Multiple)
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LAF is the leading non-state legal aid service provider in
Rwanda. Our Attorneys assist our clients to receive quality legal aid
services. They offer different legal services ranging from criminal to
various civil, labour and administrative matters. Insurance claims, asylum
and refugee legal aid services are also provided by our Attorneys. Our
Attorneys are also involved in strategic litigation of constitutional
petitions on matters of public interest. We are recruiting Senior Attorneys
to among other things:
- Give
relevant legal advice and opinion on cases assigned by LAF.
- Appear
in court (s) for legal representation on behalf of clients assigned by
LAF.
- Support
capacity-building initiatives by facilitating legal training sessions
when requested
- Manage
client files in an ethical and professional manner.
- Prepare
court submissions for clients and other administrative correspondences
and legal writings as required.
- Perform
due diligence on cases received and advise LAF accordingly.
- Accompany
clients to any administrative institutions for legal advocacy purposes.
- If
and when applicable, conduct mediation on cases that so required.
- Prepare
and submit reports to LAF on progress of cases assigned.
- Participate
in Mobile Legal Aid Clinics organized by LAF
- Apply
and follow rigorously Legal Aid Performance Standards as developed and
approved by LAF.
- Provide
legal analysis and commentary on laws, policies, and draft legislation
at the request of LAF
- Maintain
up-to-date knowledge of national laws, judicial precedents, and
procedural reforms relevant to legal aid service delivery.
- Collaborate
with other attorneys to share experiences and discuss legal strategies
- Represent
LAF in meetings, workshops, and consultations when delegated, and
provide feedback or reports on key discussions and outcomes.
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- Law
Degree with at least 8 years of exprerince as practicing Attorney and 5
years in providing legal representation/assistance to vulnerable people;
- Proof
of good standing with the Bar Association;
- Commitment
to access to Justice for vulnerable groups;
- Strong
knowledge on legal aid framework in Rwanda;
- Self
motivated and able to work with minimum supervision;
- Excellent
oral and communication skills;
- Familiality
with principles of public interest litigation, international human
rights instruments;
- Attorneys
working with rural communities are encouraged to apply;
- Experience
in handling Public Interest Litigation cases.
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For Legal Aid Attorneys/Advocates, their applications should
comprise: a CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation
letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the
Bar regulations.
For other applicants, applications should include a CV, 2
references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant
Certificate(s). Applications should be addressed to the Director of
Operationsand submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org.
Closing date for applications is 13th December 2025 at 5:00 PM (Kigali
Time).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, on 11th November 2025.
Arielle KAMANZI IRIBAGIZA
Director of Operations (ai)
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