About us

EUSMS gGmbH is a passionate team of change-makers dedicated to making a profound impact in Kenya, East Africa, and beyond. Our organization stands for five core pillars: Entrepreneurship, Stoicism, Mindfulness, Universal ethical principles, and Skepticism. We empower entrepreneurs to scale their ventures, create jobs, and drive economic growth while focusing on social entrepreneurship, development aid, equal rights, education, environmental protection, and support for people in need.

We are seeking a highly motivated

Senior Legal Counsel Women’s Protection (m/w/d) (ID147)

remote, volunteer, unpaid, part time (10 hours/week)
must be a registered lawyer

You will build and lead EUSMS’ transnational Women’s Protection Program — ensuring that women across East Africa receive free legal support, access to justice, and representation when facing harassment, discrimination, or unlawful workplace practices.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch the Women’s Protection program in all EUSMS countries
• Recruit, train, and supervise local legal teams and case managers
• Develop and standardize global case management systems, tools, and protocols
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance with national and international legal standards
• Liaise with Monitoring & Evaluation to define KPIs and measure program results
• Conduct outreach with NGOs, labor unions, HR networks, community groups, and employers
• Train organizations on women’s protection policies, compliance, and safe-workplace standards
• Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, international NGOs, and women’s rights coalitions
• Collaborate on research, evaluation, and knowledge generation in protection and labor rightsSupport grant applications, donor engagement, and program growth strategies

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch the Women’s Protection program in all EUSMS countries
• Recruit, train, and supervise local legal teams and case managers
• Develop and standardize global case management systems, tools, and protocols
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance with national and international legal standards
• Liaise with Monitoring & Evaluation to define KPIs and measure program results
• Conduct outreach with NGOs, labor unions, HR networks, community groups, and employers
• Train organizations on women’s protection policies, compliance, and safe-workplace standards
• Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, international NGOs, and women’s rights coalitions
• Collaborate on research, evaluation, and knowledge generation in protection and labor rightsSupport grant applications, donor engagement, and program growth strategies

Benefits

What you will gain

• Join an international network of legal, social impact, and protection professionals
• Lead the creation of a global Women’s Protection program across multiple countries
• Strengthen your leadership, legal strategy, and program-building experience
• Collaborate with UN agencies, women’s rights organizations, and legal aid networks
• Contribute to research, advocacy, and global justice efforts
• Shape a new continental standard for workplace justice for women

Please include your availability and preferred working hours.

EUSMS gGmbH is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our mission of creating positive change through entrepreneurship and support.