JOANNE NTINYARI KIRIMI
Lawyer, Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct Specialist
Nairobi,Nairobi County
Summary
Reliable development professional with experience in project management, human rights advisory, training and partnerships building. Skilled in advancing corporate accountability and human rights compliance, with a strong focus on gender equality, social inclusion and the right to development. Adept at designing and implementing strategies that promote responsible business conduct practices and address systemic barriers to economic and social development of vulnerable marginalized groups.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programme Officer, Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct
DanChurchAid, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi County
11.2022 - Current
- Advised on matters human rights and responsible business for agricultural market systems development projects with experience in industrial and horticultural crops value chains in Kenya.
- Supported private sector partners to enhance their human rights and responsible business conduct compliance on matters ranging from gender equality, child labour and grievance and complaints handling mechanisms
- Led 2 internal grant writing and proposal development initiatives for donors such as European Union and Danida and contributed to 2 other internal fundraising initiatives for projects with responsible business components.
- Led partnerships and multi-stakeholder engagement efforts, building strategic alliances with approximately 60 actors in government, NGOs, and private sector to drive collaborative initiatives including DCA's Business and Human Rights Multi-stakeholder Conference in Uganda and Multi-stakeholder meeting on combatting online harassment of women decision makers and women human rights defenders in Kenya
- Developed and executed advocacy campaigns, backed by policy analysis and research on human rights and corporate responsibility, to influence policy changes and advance social justice within agriculture such as incorporation of responsible business conduct as a principle in County policies in the pyrethrum value chain in Kenya
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Delivered high-quality training programs for stakeholders, enhancing stakeholder skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
- Managed departmental budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for necessary equipment and training.
Associate, Commercial
Oseko & Ouma Advocates LLP
Nairobi, Nairobi County
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Offered business advisory, compliance and transaction management services in the firm's key practice areas of Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Commercial transactions, Corporate Services, Employment law, Intellectual Property, and Land and Real Estate.
- Drafted, interpreted, reviewed and negotiated client contracts, ensuring their execution, monitoring, and performance reporting.
- Provided legal opinions and updates on regulatory changes, advising clients on managing risks and anticipating legal challenges in their business strategies.
- Prepared internal policies and standard operating procedures, offering legal strategies for commercial and corporate transactions, and communicating with both internal teams and external clients through regular updates and monthly roadmaps.
- Prepared client value propositions and partnership pitches, conduct due diligence on transaction parties, and support the firm's Operations Committee, responding to operational requests as needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Pupil and Advocate
Waweru Gatonye and Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 12 advocates, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, applications and other important deadlines.
- Prepared litigation and arbitration documents, reviewed financing and commercial contracts, and conducted research to inform legal opinions and client consultations.
- Routinely appeared in Court post-admission to the Kenyan Legal Bar.
Co-ordinator
SangReal (High School Graduates' Program)
Kiambu, Kiambu County
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Served as coordinator, managing an average of 20 volunteer facilitators each year; and as facilitator instructing and guiding roughly 40-50 ex-candidate participants every year in the course of the program.
- Selected, trained, and onboarded new facilitators into the program.
- Sourced and managed sponsor partnerships and fundraising initiatives to support the program's activities.
- Prepared annual program budgets and reports for sponsor-partner approval and key stakeholders, including participants and guardians.
- Coordinated event logistics, such as venue booking and travel arrangements, reviewing and processing vendor payments with finance personnel, and providing key decision-making support for internal operations and strategy.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Director of Mentorship
Wakili.sha Initiative
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Successfully launched and ran an 8-week mentorship program at Kamiti Youth Correction and Training Centre, with 10 male participants between ages 15 and 17 years. The program was started in 2018 to help children in conflict with the law access justice and address recidivism among child offenders.
- Developed coursework, study materials, and presentations for mentorship sessions, ensuring that the content is engaging and effective.
- Prepared financial budgets for the Mentorship department and managed donor and partner due diligence processes.
- Conducted donor pitches and delivered strategy presentations to secure funding and support for the program.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Contracted Legal Researcher
Muema Kitulu and Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Nairobi County
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked unsupervised and delivered on time for various deadlines set.
- Enhanced legal research efficiency by implementing advanced search strategies and utilizing various databases.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research for case preparation, resulting in more informed and effective litigation strategies.
- Prepared litigation documents namely, submissions and applications for the firm's principle advocate.
Education
LL.M - International Commercial And Financial Law
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya 03.2021 - Current
LL.B - Law
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2014 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business And Human Rights
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland 07.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Strategic Planning
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Programme Officer, Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct
DanChurchAid, Kenya
11.2022 - Current
Associate, Commercial
Oseko & Ouma Advocates LLP
09.2021 - 11.2022
LL.M - International Commercial And Financial Law
Strathmore University
03.2021 - Current
Pupil and Advocate
Waweru Gatonye and Co. Advocates
01.2020 - 06.2021
Contracted Legal Researcher
Muema Kitulu and Co. Advocates
10.2018 - 03.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business And Human Rights
University of Zurich
07.2018 - 07.2018
Director of Mentorship
Wakili.sha Initiative
01.2018 - 12.2019
Co-ordinator
SangReal (High School Graduates' Program)
01.2016 - 12.2020
LL.B - Law
University of Nairobi
01.2014 - 12.2018
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