<h2>Job Purpose</h2>The Legal Counsel, Digital Payment Services role is responsible for the development and review of regulatory frameworks for institutions licensed by CBK and advising on regulatory compliance issues. This generally includes assisting in policy formulation and review, undertaking legislative development processes, contract review and offering day to day legal /regulatory advisory opinions on matters Banking and Payment Services. The role holder will provide advisory support to the Bank on new and emerging areas in the Banking &amp; Payment Systems realm and hence will require close collaboration with various divisions and departments. He/She will also be responsible for working effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrate competencies of his/her role. As head of legal function in the department, the role holder will work/consult periodically with the General Counsel on legislative, legal advisory matters as well as litigation related matters.<h2>Key Duties and Responsibilities</h2>Strategic Responsibilities1.	Provide legal advice on emerging risks and innovations particularly in relation to Banking and Payment Services to enable the Bank to make strategic legal and compliance decisions.2.	Advice on review and development of legal and regulatory frameworks for institutions licensed by CBK.3.	Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the department’s and Bank’s strategic objectives. Technical and Operational Responsibilities1.	Oversee the provision of legal and regulatory advice on various issues pertaining to functions of the department as may arise from time to time.2.	Oversee the review of the legal and regulatory frameworks for payment service providers, payment system operators and payment systems generally.3.	Oversee the review of the legal and regulatory frameworks that touch on banking generally.4.	Provide timely and accurate legal opinions and advisory services to the various sections within the department on matters Banking and Payments.5.	Monitor legislative activity and legal jurisprudence for regulatory and compliance changes that affect the bank in the short term and long term and advise on appropriate actions to be taken.6.	Advise on market conduct and anti-money laundering issues and combating of financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and oversee the development of the requisite legal and regulatory frameworks.7.	Develop contract negotiation strategies and build capacity for contract negotiation8.	Actively participate and consult with management in the initiation and development of internal policies of the Bank for effective realization of the Bank’s strategic plan.9.	Review and provide input for advice to management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.10.	Initiate policy proposals, amendments to legislative frameworks on banking and payments, corporate and financial sector laws.11.	Manage review and drafting of required legislation or legislative amendments and regulations (both local and regional).12.	Participate and engage under the guidance of management with key external stakeholders in policy and legislative development initiatives that have a direct bearing on the functions and mandate of the Bank.13.	Examine, analyse, interpret and respond to routine written requests for advice/ legal opinions or assistance on legislation that affects the operations of the Bank/Departments within the Bank and the implications.14.	Conduct research that will aid in providing advice to the various sections on the interpretation and application of legislation within the established regulatory policy frameworks.15.	Participate in domestic and international legislative initiatives.16.	Assist in legal interpretation of Primary Statutes, Bills, judicial/tribunal decisions.17.	Manage and coordinate implementation of the department’s strategic goals and initiatives through development of section work plan and overseeing the development, setting, implementation and evaluation of individual performance targets for staff under supervision.18.	Supervise and manage tasks administered to subordinate staff within individual section. Other Responsibilities1.	Participate in the formulation of key CBK strategic documents e.g CBK Strategic Plan, Banking Strategy as well as the National Payments Strategy Plan amongst others.2.	Participate in ad hoc internal, external committees/working groups as may be assigned from time to time.3.	Mentor, coach and mobilize the business teams to achieve division’s strategic goals and initiatives.4.	Oversee training of new staff in the division on work procedures and internal policies to ensure effective client service.5.	Supports the Director, Banking and Payment Services on day-to-day operational duties as and when required.6.	Perform any other task as may be assigned from time to time.<h2>Qualifications</h2>1.	Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a reputable university2.	Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law3.	Certificate of admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya and a current practicing certificate.4.	Membership to a professional body.5.	Additional certification in law, banking, finance, economics, public policy, governance, management or similar fields is an added advantage.6.	Master’s in Law is an added advantage.<h2>Work Experience</h2>Minimum eight (8) years’ post qualification experience with at least five (5) years in a Financial Sector Regulator with active/progressive experience on Banking and Payments.<h2>Competencies</h2>Technical Competencies1.	Good understanding of banking and payments policy and regulatory frameworks.2.	Good understanding of internationally accepted best practices for effective banking and payments services. 3.	Good understanding of central banking legislation, banking and payments laws and regulations.4.	Good understanding of current public fiscal legislation.5.	Good understanding of financial sector regulatory framework, local and regional.6.	Good understanding of legislative making process.7.	Good grasp of general legal principles applicable in commonwealth jurisdictions.8.	Strong analytical and conceptual skills – - Ability to critically examine and analyse information on institutions and providing the necessary analytical insights for internal decision-making purposes. 9.	Ability to review under strict deadlines long and complex transactions and other legal documents.10.	Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals including non-legal professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions.11.	Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications. General and Behavioural Competencies1.	Planning and organization - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other stakeholders or part of the organization to accomplish goals.2.	Quality orientation - Ability to check work to ensure accuracy. Adopt a disciplined approach to work and drive for closure, results, and success.3.	Communication &amp; information sharing -Ability to express information clearly and succinctly, orally and in writing, considering the audience and the nature of the information.4.	Stakeholder and conflict management - Ability to successfully involve and communicate with stakeholders and ability to manage and resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements constructively.5.	Professionalism, work ethic &amp; integrity - Ability to convey a high level of excellence and competence on delivery of duty. 6.	Collaboration and teamwork - Ability to work collaboratively within a group of staff.7.	Accountability and professional development – Ability to take and accept responsibility and outcome thereof openly and transparently.8.	Creativity and innovation - Proactively identify ways or resources through which work situations/processes can be continuously improved.9.	Customer focus - Ability to demonstrate concern for the expectations of customers and prioritize them as well as convey realistic expectations to both internal and external customers.10.	Emotional Intelligence - Manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a leader.11.	Strategic thinking and decision making.12.	Leadership and people management including performance management, coaching &amp; mentoring.13.	Governance- knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices.Candidates are requested to note that:<ul><li>INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered.</li><li>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</li></ul>

Central Bank of Kenya

Legal Counsel, Digital Payment Services (Manager 2) in Digital Payment Services Division

<h2>Company Description</h2>Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programmes, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.<h2>Job Description</h2>About the RoleReporting to the Senior Advisor, Policy Advocacy &amp; Strategic Engagement, the Regional Policy Officer role sits at the heart of Future4Binti's transformative work to end harmful practices and protect girls' rights and health. S/he will lead cross-border policy advocacy and dialogue that drives evidence-based legal and policy reform across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.S/he will develop compelling policy materials grounded in community evidence, navigate complex multi-country governance landscapes, and work at the intersection of communities, governments, and regional bodies to create conditions where girls are protected from harmful practices.About YouYou are a strategic thinker with deep political acumen and cross-border experience. You bring both intellectual rigour and practical skills in government engagement, the ability to translate community evidence into powerful policy narratives, and the commitment to ensuring that girls' and survivors' voices inform policy change at all levels. You excel at building bridges between diverse actors - government officials, traditional leaders, youth advocates, CSOs, and survivors - and have the diplomatic sensitivity and cultural competency essential for navigating sensitive cross-border issues.A self-starter who works well independently across countries, you are equally skilled at collaborating as part of a regional team. You demonstrate pragmatic, adaptable approaches to problem-solving, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, sometimes volatile contexts. Given the critical nature of cross-border work, you have proven experience working across multiple countries, understanding border dynamics, and coordinating harmonized approaches. You understand that policy change is not transactional - it requires sustained engagement, relationship-building, and the ability to leverage evidence alongside community voice to drive meaningful change.Above all, we seek someone with a genuine passion for girls' rights, gender equality, and the elimination of harmful practices. You are enthusiastic about amplifying community voices in policy spaces, working with affected girls and survivors, and driving systemic change. You understand that policy advocacy is fundamentally about power - ensuring that those most affected by harmful practices have a voice and agency in the decisions that affect their lives.Principal ResponsibilitiesCross-border Policy Harmonziation &amp; Coordonation (40%)<ul><li>Develop and support the implementation of cross-border policy advocacy initiatives connecting Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia on the elimination of harmful practices</li><li>Develop harmonized legal and policy frameworks that address borderland dynamics and enable consistent girl protection across borders</li><li>Support government engagement across three countries to build aligned policies on FGM/C and CEFMU elimination</li><li>Facilitate cross-border policy dialogues bringing together government officials, regional bodies, CSOs, and communities from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia</li><li>Map cross-border risks and protection gaps and develop policy recommendations to address them</li><li>Build relationships with border county/regional administrators and government officials to support coordinated protection approaches</li><li>Support harmonization of legal frameworks with regional bodies (EAC, IGAD) on FGM/C Bill and cross-border protection mechanisms</li><li>Monitor cross-border harmful practices patterns and inform policy response</li></ul>National Policy Advocacy &amp; Reform (25%)<ul><li>Develop and support the implementation of evidence-based policy advocacy strategies for each country (Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia)</li><li>Support engagement with national governments (ministries, parliamentarians, legislative bodies) on FGM/C and CEFMU elimination policies</li><li>Support policy reform processes, including guideline updates, law enforcement, and implementation of existing bans</li><li>Create evidence-based policy briefs tailored to each country context, drawing on programme data and survivor voices</li><li>Develop policy position papers addressing key barriers to the elimination of harmful practices</li><li>Support parliamentary advocacy and engagement with legislators on protective legislation</li><li>Track and document policy changes and government commitments to elimination efforts</li><li>Work with country teams to maintain a database of key policy contacts and decision-makers across three countries</li></ul>Regional &amp; International Policy Advocacy (20%)<ul><li>Support engagement with regional bodies (African Union, IGAD, EAC) on harmonized approaches to the elimination of harmful practices</li><li>Coordinate advocacy on EAC FGM Bill and support regional legal harmonization</li><li>Support participation in international forums (CEDAW, UN Human Rights Council, UNGA) to amplify evidence from border communities</li><li>Leverage international observance days (Zero Tolerance for FGM/C, International Day of the Girl Child) for cross-border advocacy campaigns</li><li>Build relationships with regional and international advocacy networks working on girls' rights and harmful practices</li><li>Represent the programme at key regional policy meetings and conferences</li><li>Document and share cross-border policy learnings with regional partners and international platforms</li></ul>Youth &amp; CSO Policy Advocacy Support (10%)<ul><li>Build the capacity of border-based CSOs in cross-border policy advocacy</li><li>Work closely with Country Teams to support the training of youth advocates and CSO staff on evidence-based policy engagement across borders.</li><li>Support cross-border youth networks in joint policy advocacy campaigns</li><li>Work with country teams to coach survivors and affected girls in sharing their voices in policy spaces</li><li>Organise joint CSO-youth advocacy activities that connect grassroots voices with policymakers</li><li>Document and amplify policy wins from community-led advocacy efforts</li><li>Ensure that safe spaces are created for survivors to participate in policy dialogue</li></ul>Policy Evidence &amp; Documentation (5%)<ul><li>Package programme evidence into policy-relevant materials for government and regional bodies</li><li>Work with country teams to monitor policy developments across three countries and report on implications for girls' protection</li><li>Document policy wins, barriers, and learnings from cross-border advocacy work</li><li>Maintain records of government commitments and track follow-up and implementation</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Education and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, development, gender studies, international relations, or related field</li><li>Minimum 7+ years professional experience in policy advocacy, government engagement, or policy analysis</li><li>Minimum 5+ years working specifically on gender equality, women's rights, girls' protection, or harmful practices elimination</li><li>Demonstrated experience working across multiple countries, particularly in East Africa or similar complex, borderland contexts</li><li>Proven track record of influencing policy change or supporting policy reform processes</li><li>Strong understanding of regional governance mechanisms (African Union, IGAD, EAC) and international human rights frameworks</li><li>Direct experience working on FGM/C, child marriage elimination, or girls' rights is essential</li><li>Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one of the following: Amharic, Somali, or Kiswahili.</li></ul>Skills and Competencies:Policy &amp; Advocacy<ul><li>Advanced skills in policy analysis, advocacy strategy development, and evidence-based policy messaging</li><li>Proven ability to translate research and community evidence into compelling policy narratives</li><li>Demonstrated experience engaging with government officials, parliamentarians, and policymakers</li><li>Strong understanding of policy processes, legislative development, and government decision-making</li></ul>Cross-Border Experience<ul><li>Proven experience working across multiple countries simultaneously on complex issues</li><li>Understanding of border dynamics, transnational challenges, and cross-border coordination</li><li>Ability to facilitate dialogue and build trust across different governance systems and cultural contexts</li><li>Experience harmonizing approaches across countries and developing coordinated strategies</li><li>Diplomatic sensitivity and political acumen for navigating multi-country environments</li></ul>Communications &amp; Engagement<ul><li>Excellent written communication skills with ability to produce high-quality policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials</li><li>Strong presentation and public speaking skills</li><li>Ability to engage diverse stakeholders (government, CSOs, youth, survivors, traditional leaders) with cultural competency and respect</li><li>Experience translating technical or research evidence into accessible, compelling messaging</li><li>Track record supporting survivor and community voice amplification in policy spaces</li></ul>Strategic &amp; Operational<ul><li>Strategic thinker capable of managing complex, multi-country initiatives simultaneously</li><li>Strong project management and time management skills, ability to deliver under pressure</li><li>Problem-solving mindset with pragmatic, adaptable approaches to obstacles</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>Gender, Rights &amp; Justice Perspective<ul><li>Deep commitment to gender equality and girls' rights</li><li>Understanding of power dynamics, social norms change, and gender-based violence</li><li>Passion for amplifying the voices of those most affected by harmful practices</li><li>Commitment to equity-centred approaches and community leadership</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2>WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVELThis role requires significant travel (estimated 40-50% of time) across the program regions as needed.You will:<ul><li>Work across three countries with different governance systems, political contexts, and cultural norms</li><li>Travel to border regions and borderland communities where much of the harmful practices work takes place</li><li>Navigate complex political environments and work diplomatically with government at all levels</li><li>Operate in some contexts where security is variable and require flexibility and pragmatism</li><li>Engage with diverse stakeholders including government officials, traditional leaders, youth, survivors, and CSOs</li><li>Work in field settings as well as urban policy spaces.</li></ul>Please submit your CV or resume highlighting relevant skills and experience, along with a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 23:59 (EAT).Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Amref Health Africa

Regional Policy Officer

Who we areUrgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and women’s human rights pan- African Fund, registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of strategic presence in Africa’s three sub-regions- East Africa: Nairobi- Kenya, Kampala-Uganda; Southern Africa: Harare- Zimbabwe, Lilongwe- Malawi, Antananarivo- Madagascar, Johannesburg, Pretoria &amp; Cape Town- South Africa, Gaborone- Botswana; and Central Africa: Yaoundé &amp; Douala - Cameroon. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant making mechanism to support unanticipated, time sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic, environmental and climate justice, natural resources governance and conflict transformation while protecting their personhood, integrity, and rights.Position OverviewThe position is responsible for performing compliance checks on the overall financial, programmes and grants systems and processes for the organisation by ensuring consistency with UAF-Africa’s standard operating procedures, policies and with donor rules and regulations. Key responsibilities include monitoring grant compliance, preventing fraud, managing sub-grants and ensuring operational accountability and transparency.Specific Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct financial, regulatory, operational audit, reviews and compliance testing of UAF-Africa’s policies and procedures to establish the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information.</li><li>Analyse risks for each process and make recommendations on the systems, processes, operations, and procedures reviewed.</li><li>Review and update the risk register and track the closure of action plans with support from Portfolio Heads.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of different organisational policies and procedures, including grant-making, finance, procurement, ICT policies, procedures, and systems.</li><li>Facilitate all donor systems reviews and due diligence exercises as required.</li><li>Perform risk assessment with regard to partners’ financial compliance and report timely</li><li> on the outcomes.</li><li>Perform regular partner support visits and maintain an issues log to make follow-ups on</li><li> issues identified during the visit and share the agreed action points with all concerned.</li><li>Monitor the organisation’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory directives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with donor requirements through timely, accurate financial reporting and the management of donor-specific audits.</li><li>Draft, review, and monitor sub-grant agreements to ensure clear deliverables and compliance obligations.</li><li>Review of various organisation contracts with donors, suppliers and partners to ensure compliance.</li><li>Investigate occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, corruption, and indiscipline, and bring them to the attention of the Executive Director and the Board.</li><li>Organize trainings and workshops for the Programme team on applicable donor rules and</li><li> regulations and any new government policies and directives.</li><li>Work with the management team to incorporate capacity building for staff in compliance processes, code of conduct and anti-fraud awareness as required.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s Degree qualification in a related field.</li><li>Management or Finance Degree with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/CFA), including membership to the relevant professional body.</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience in compliance, risk management, or auditing working in or with organisations in Africa, preferably women’s rights or social justice-oriented organisations.</li><li>Proven track record of developing and implementing organisational policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulatory frameworks (AML/CFT), and ability to draft compliance policies.</li><li>Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably in an NPO context.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communications in English.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, presentation, planning and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to perform detailed work, frequently of a confidential nature and/or to handle a large volume of work systematically, optimally and accurately.</li><li>Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results, including a commitment to trust-based transformative grantmaking, community-led development, and grassroots movement building.</li><li>Experience working in a virtual setup with seamless task coordination, managing multiple deadlines.</li><li>Proven experience working effectively in a cross-cultural team.</li><li>Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned, in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.</li></ul>UAF-Africa is a part of a global UAF-Sisterhood network, and staff are expected to occasionally work collaboratively with UAF-Sister FundsWork EnvironmentThis is a regional position that involves some national, regional and international travel. UAF-Africa is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices. To build the strongest possible workforce, UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.<h2>How to apply</h2>How to ApplyCandidates interested in applying for this role need to register on the UAF-Africa website &amp; apply for this role using the link below:http://uafahrrec.peopleshr.com/No phone calls, please.We thank all applicants, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To learn more about UAF-Africa and our programs, please visit our website at http://www.uaf-africa.org/.<h2> </h2>

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