Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with virtual support for county engagements)
Contract Type: Consultancy (part-time, up to 8 months)
Application Deadline: 10/12/2025

About the Project

Seats of Change is a Vice Versa Global initiative that strengthens the community journalism ecosystem to amplify women’s leadership in county governance and advance women’s rights. Working with eight community journalists in Turkana, Kilifi, Nairobi, and Makueni, the project documents women’s everyday leadership in local governance and decision-making, highlights the rights they champion, and exposes the barriers they face. Through written stories, short documentaries, a digital magazine, and an impact screening, Seats of Change builds lasting pathways for community-rooted journalism to shape public narratives, advance women’s rights, influence policy, and contribute to more inclusive governance in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the GEWE Strategy (2018–2028).

Role Purpose

The Legal Consultant will provide specialized legal support and risk management throughout the life of the project. This includes advising on media law, rights protection, contracts, intellectual property, and safeguarding compliance to ensure that Seats of Change outputs are ethical, lawful, and protective of both journalists and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on media and defamation law, including risk assessment for sensitive governance and rights stories.
• Review and advise on participant consent forms, film releases, and intellectual property rights for audiovisual content.
• Support contract drafting and review for project partners, consultants, and vendors.
• Advise on data protection, privacy, and confidentiality in line with Kenyan law and international standards.
• Provide rapid legal advice in case of disputes, safety concerns, or threats against journalists.
• Contribute to project policies on safeguarding, editorial neutrality, and non-partisanship.
• Support the training team with a short module on legal and ethical reporting basics for community journalists.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) and valid practicing license in Kenya.
• At least 5 years’ experience in media law, human rights law, or governance-related legal consulting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting journalism, media projects, or civil society organizations.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, contracts, and audiovisual rights management.
• Strong understanding of rights frameworks and governance processes in Kenya.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to provide clear, accessible advice to non-lawyers.

Desired Competencies

• Commitment to rights-based and ethical journalism.
• Ability to anticipate risks and propose practical, preventive solutions.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborative and responsive working style.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to contribute to safer, rights-informed community journalism.
• Flexible, part-time consultancy arrangement.
• Competitive consultancy fee aligned with expertise and scope of work.

How to Apply

Please send your application to career@viceversaglobal.com with the subject line: Application – Legal Consultant, Seats of Change.

Applications should include:

1. Technical proposal highlight how you shall respond to the EoI
2. CV (max 3 pages).
3. Contact details of two referees.
4. Expected consultancy fee/rate. Financial Proposal

About Vice Versa Global

Vice Versa Global is a youth-led media platform founded in 2021 to tell stories from within communities across Africa. We work with local journalists and storytellers to uncover lived realities, challenge stereotypes, and highlight solutions that often go unseen.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and grounded storytelling, we connect community voices to national and global conversations, ensuring that those most affected by social and development issues also shape how they are understood. Our work is rooted in the belief that authentic stories can shift power, build understanding, and inspire change.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

Vice Versa Global is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from under-represented communities. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment. We have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, and require adherence to our safeguarding policies. Employment is subject to reference checks.