Legal Action Worldwide Internship in Kenya

Legal Action Worldwide Legal Intern in Kenya


Introduction

Legal Action Worldwide is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough legal and factual research on human rights issues and situations in Somalia, South Sudan and globally, as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Draft responses to inquiries from LAW stakeholders about the human rights situation in certain countries, the relevant legal frameworks and how human rights challenges should be addressed;
  • Assist legal staff in drafting training manuals, presentations and other materials to support LAW legal program development.
  • Analyzing and summarizing legislation and policy documents and jurisprudence;
  • Maintaining a database of relevant jurisprudence and keeping it up to date with legal developments;
  • Any other duties as specified by the Legal Advisor or the Executive Director of the organisation.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law; a Masters in Law is preferred;
  • At least one year’s experience in working with international, humanitarian, human rights and/or environmental law;
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an organisation that reports to donors, preferably including experience in
    drafting donor reports and writing concept notes and applications;
  • Understanding of the Somali context and culture would be an advantage;
  • Understanding of protection and displacement issues in conflict and post-context would be an advantage;
  • Must have excellent organizational skills and excellent analytical skills;
  • Experience planning and coordinating international conferences, roundtables and seminars would be an advantage;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience working remotely;
  • Excellent research and drafting skills;
  • A demonstrated understanding of international human rights work and experience working with international NGOs is strongly preferred.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 27th November, 2017 to:

    ojodo@legalactionworldwide.org

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