Grants and MEAL Coordinator (Nairobi)

ABOUT LAW

Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit association comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve. LAW’s team operates on the ground in conflict-affected contexts combining national and international expertise. We work directly with survivors and their communities, building their capacity to meaningfully engage with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver justice and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.

Across 18 countries LAW implements creative accountability and justice strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. LAW’s vision is "a world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.”

THE POSITON

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Grants and MEAL Coordinator to oversee grant management, and reporting processes as well as supporting MEAL and grants applications, ensuring compliance, quality, and smooth daily operations. This is a crucial role working with the Grants and Partnership Manager and Programmes Teams to strengthen LAW’s portfolio of grants from work institutional donors and to further develop tools, policies and procedures.

You will provide diverse and critical support across the organization in relation to grants management, donors’ engagement and MEAL to ensure programme quality and compliance.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Where? The position will be based in LAW Nairobi Office with opportunities to travel to the field.

Duration: 12 Months on a full-time basis with possibility of extension subject to funding.

Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience) plus benefits.

The Grants and MEAL Coordinator will:

• Oversee grant documentation and continually improve our grants management systems.
• Lead on the organisation’s grants calendar and implementation of grants’ SOPs.
• Organize all administrative aspects over grants ‘cycle such as new grants opening and closure.
• Maintain all grants tools, checklists and databases update to date and accessible.
• Ensure high quality and timely narrative and financial reporting to donors, including through donor portals as required.
• Map out donor rules and regulations to ensure compliance across programmes and lead on training staff on donor compliance.
• Support due diligence processes for donors and support the PMs in due diligence exercises for partners.
• Support and advise on donors ‘engagement through research on donor priorities and maintaining the donor’s matrix.
• Track and share relevant funding opportunities.
• Lead on collecting and support analysis of organisation data through internal tools.
• Contribute to consolidating the Global indicators trackersand MEAL policies.
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  Support programmes in the field to develop MEAL plans and evaluation processes.
• Support the development of project fact sheets, presentation and briefing;

About You

• You must have the legal right to work in Kenya.
• Master's degree in law, international relations, social sciences or relevant field.
• Demonstrated 5 years’ experience or more in a similar position working for an international organization specialising in human rights and/or humanitarian programming.
• Track record of working on EU grants with sub-grantees.
• Excellent drafting skills and experience of writing high quality reports and proposals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good knowledge of donor rules and regulations, particularly EU and European Donors.
• Good knowledge of legal programmes is an advantage.
• Ability and good knowledge of consortium management is an advantage.
• Experience working with foundations and trusts.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting tight deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are skilled in crafting high-quality drafts and reports and have an exceptional attention to detail, we are eager to hear from you.

To apply please click on this link:

Deadline for applications is 9 a.m. Nairobi time on 7th January 2026.

At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.

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