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Joyce Ngaare

@joycengaare

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Experienced legal and policy professional with a focus on human rights.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to impact human rights positively while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

I am a dedicated legal and policy professional with over three years of experience in human rights law, commercial law, and governance advisory. My journey has been marked by a commitment to social justice, where I have successfully led cross-functional teams and managed donor-funded initiatives exceeding $50,000. My work has positively impacted over 500 beneficiaries across East Africa, demonstrating my ability to drive meaningful change.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in legal research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. I have a proven track record of drafting policy briefs, managing contract lifecycle processes, and negotiating customer agreements that comply with data protection law and international standards. My passion for tech law and security compliance continues to grow, and I am eager to leverage my expertise in a remote legal or policy advisory role within an international human rights or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) focused organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

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Hines Global Impact

Oct 2024 - Present (7 months)

Developed and implemented the organizational vision and strategic roadmap aligning with UN SDGs and GRC requirements. Secured over $50,000 in donor funding and built a multidisciplinary team driving legal operations. Forged strategic legal collaborations and represented the organization at regional forums.

Strategic Planning Fundraising Team Leadership Legal Operations Stakeholder Engagement GRC Security Compliance Advocacy

Lawyer

Jingsh Law Firm Africa / Ababu Namwamba and Co Advocates

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)

Contributed to legal strategies for clients, integrating commercial law insights and advising on customer agreements. Led research on emerging legal trends like data protection and contract lifecycle management, improving client advisory. Drafted legal documents including customer agreements, policy templates, and contracts adhering to compliance frameworks.

Legal Strategy Commercial Law Legal Research Data Protection Security Compliance Contract Lifecycle Management Legal Drafting GRC

Human Rights Lawyer / Gender Officer

Usikimye Kenya

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Provided legal representation and counseling to over 30 survivors of GBV, supporting legal filings while ensuring privacy rights. Conducted legal research on human rights violations and contributed to policy briefs with security compliance considerations. Facilitated capacity-building workshops and led implementation of gender responsive programs.

Human Rights Law Legal Research Implementation GRC

Legal Assistant

Ministry of ICT, Innovations and Youth Affairs

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Drafted and amended contracts, policy reports, and youth empowerment proposals with attention to legal operations. Managed stakeholder relationships and ensured MOUs followed contract lifecycle management principles. Conducted legal research for partnerships, providing input on contract renewals and policy review in line with GRC protocols.

Contract Drafting Stakeholder Management Contract Lifecycle Management Legal Research Renewals Policy Reviews GRC Project Management

Undergraduate Intern

Mckay Advocates

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)

Assisted with legal tasks and research under supervision, supporting lawyers in case preparation. Managed legal documents and gained practical experience in a law firm environment. Provided general legal support and contributed to administrative tasks.

Legal Research Document Management Legal Support Administrative Support