INTERNAL CALL ( RFP301219) SENIOR ASSOCIATE LEGAL

SENIOR ASSOCIATE -LEGAL (INTERNAL ADVERT ONLY)

THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International () and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) () delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve peoples lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is seeking to recruit a qualified and competent Senior Legal Associate to be based at the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi Kenya or Kampala Office Uganda. The position will be part of the Global legal team and will work very closely with the Managing Director for Africa the Support offices in Africa such as Human Resources & Organizational Development Business Operations and Finance Strategic Partnerships Engagement and Communications. This position also provides legal services to the research areas and their leaders on legal and compliance issues in the region.

The Senior Legal Associate will advise on regional perspectives on labor laws contractual matters risk management insurance international public law international business law public law taxes civil law business law political context and other relevant matters that will help the region to have a timely and accurate response to its needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities for this position will include:

1. Working closely with the Legal Team provide legal expertise and support specific to Africa in diverse fields including Regional Risk Assessment Labor Laws Review Tax Laws Review Insurances Contracts Review Intellectual Property Public International Law Organizational and Corporate Law management

Specific duties:

• Draft and revise agreements (grant agreements with donors sub-agreements with Partners Material Transfer Agreements Licensing Agreements etc.).
  
• Negotiate terms and conditions of the agreements with donors partners and other institutions.
  
• Monitor finalization submission and return of completed contracts appropriate follow-ups and archiving of all research and other institutional agreements for the Region that are reviewed only by the Legal Office and ensuring all agreements are uploaded in the legal tool.
  
• Provide advice and guidance to staff members in Africa in order to build capacity leverage knowledge and ensure effective and consistent management and provision of legal services including Intellectual Property.
  
• Keep abreast with legal and policy developments at national regional and international level and provide updates and advice on such developments in law that are of relevance.
  
• Assist in the development/review of Alliance Policies and/or Guidelines related to the Legal Office.
  
• Manage the Africa insurance program and coordinate with the operations to ensure the insurance is needed according to the risk matrix.
  

2. Drafting reviewing and negotiating various contracts and providing internal legal advice to other teams while adhering to The Alliance internal policies national and international laws.

Specific duties:

• Assist in drafting revising and reviewing the following corporate documents:
  

• Partner agreements and contracts (MOU LOA MOA)
  
• Procurement agreements and service provider contracts.
  
• Request for proposals.
  
• Service level agreements.
  

• Review and update all labor contracts (ensuring all statutory provisions in each country are captured adequately)
  
• Assist in legal research and preparation of legal opinions.
  
• Assist in drafting reviewing and implementation of Policies and Guidelines.
  
• Assist in legal risk analysis and follow up in the implementation of the mitigation plan with the owner of each risk.
  
• Assist in following up on Audit Recommendations in the Region.
  
• Provide litigation and case support assistance to the Global Legal Office within the Africa Region.
  
• Manage the insurance program in coordination with Africa Finance and Operations.
  

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Kenya Applicants

• Master of Laws (ML.B) Degree from a recognized university
  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  
• Admission to the Bar
  
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
  
• Specialization certificate
  
• Have at least five years post-admission experience in legal practice in a busy environment preferably in an international non-profit organization
  
• Demonstrate good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing International non-profit organizations IP Law and related International Laws and Treaties Labor Laws Business Law Tax Laws and Corporate Governance
  

Uganda Applicants

• Master of Laws (ML.B) Degree from a recognized university approved by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre
  
• Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Enrollment as an Advocate on the Roll of Advocates (High Court of Uganda)
  
• Valid Practicing Certificate issued annually by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Have at least five years post-admission experience in legal practice in a busy environment preferably in an international non-profit organization
  
• Demonstrate good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing International non-profit organizations IP Law and related International Laws and Treaties Labor Laws Business Law Tax Laws and Corporate Governance
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Possess excellent communication research presentation and analysis skills.
  
• Proactive and self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision.
  
• Client oriented
  

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number RFP 301219- Senior Associate -Legal as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidates lastname firstname for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants bank accounts

Applications closing date: 22^nd April 2026

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Kenya Applicants

• Master of Laws (ML.B) Degree from a recognized university
  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  
• Admission to the Bar
  
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
  
• Specialization certificate
  
• Have at least five years post-admission experience in legal practice in a busy environment preferably in an international non-profit organization
  
• Demonstrate good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing International non-profit organizations IP Law and related International Laws and Treaties Labor Laws Business Law Tax Laws and Corporate Governance
  

Uganda Applicants

• Master of Laws (ML.B) Degree from a recognized university approved by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre
  
• Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Enrollment as an Advocate on the Roll of Advocates (High Court of Uganda)
  
• Valid Practicing Certificate issued annually by the Law Council of Uganda
  
• Have at least five years post-admission experience in legal practice in a busy environment preferably in an international non-profit organization
  
• Demonstrate good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing International non-profit organizations IP Law and related International Laws and Treaties Labor Laws Business Law Tax Laws and Corporate Governance
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Possess excellent communication research presentation and analysis skills.
  
• Proactive and self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision.
  
• Client oriented