Job Description

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

In 2026, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has 850 staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inkomoko is seeking a highly organized and solutions-oriented Legal Support Manager to support legal operations across multiple countries in East and Central Africa. The role will report & work closely with the General Counsel to coordinate legal processes, support country teams on legal and compliance matters, manage relationships with in-country legal advisors, and strengthen legal systems and documentation across the organization.

This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong operational coordination skills, experience working across multiple jurisdictions, and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical support for business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Coordination and Country Support

• Serve as the primary coordination point between country teams, external legal advisors, and the General Counsel.
• Support country offices on routine legal, regulatory, labor, compliance, and operational matters.
• Track legal issues, deadlines, filings, and ongoing legal actions across all countries.
• Coordinate legal documentation and ensure timely follow-up on country legal requirements.
• Support onboarding of new country operations, registrations, licenses, and renewals.

2. External Legal Counsel Management

• Coordinate engagement with in-country legal advisors and law firms.
• Support the review, tracking, and administration of external legal counsel deliverables and invoices.
• Ensure timely escalation of legal risks and complex matters to the General Counsel.
• Maintain updated contact databases and engagement records for legal partners across countries.

3. Contract and Documentation Management

• Support drafting, review, formatting, and administration of contracts, agreements, MOUs, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain centralized legal filing and contract management systems.
• Ensure executed contracts and legal documents are properly archived and accessible.
• Track contract renewals, expirations, and key legal obligations.

4. Compliance and Governance Support

• Support organizational compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate periodic legal compliance reviews and document collection from country teams.
• Support filing of corporate documents, board resolutions, registrations, and statutory submissions.
• Monitor and organize updates on legal and regulatory developments affecting operations.

5. Legal Operations and Training

• Develop and improve legal tracking systems, templates, and workflows.
• Support legal awareness sessions and training for staff on key legal and compliance topics.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and dashboards on legal matters and trends for leadership review.
• Support implementation of legal policies, procedures, and operational guidance.

6. Dispute and Investigation Support

• Coordinate documentation and case management related to disputes, investigations, labor matters, and claims.
• Support evidence collection, document organization, and communication with external counsel.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive legal information.

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several countries and teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical understanding of employment law, contracts, compliance, and operational legal risks.
• Ability to work independently while managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment and professionalism.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or related legal qualification required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one African jurisdiction is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant legal, compliance, or legal operations experience.
• Experience working across multiple African jurisdictions is preferred.
• Experience supporting external legal counsel and cross-functional teams.
• Strong drafting, documentation, and legal coordination skills.
• Experience in NGO, financial services, social enterprise, or development sectors is an advantage.
• Fluency in English & French required.

Benefits

WHAT YOU'LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• A leadership role with regional influence and the opportunity to shape Inkomoko’s financial future.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
  

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st May 2026.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.