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Job Summary: The Legal Programme Intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the Legal Programme in monitoring legal developments concerning the human rights situation in Sudan.

S/he will assist in compiling updates to all pending ACJPS strategic litigation cases in Sudan, and developments in cases before regional forums such as the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Working closely with the Legal Programme Director, s/he supports the publication of the Legal Programme’s thematic reports and updates on legal developments for the Sudan Human Rights Monitor.

In addition to these responsibilities s/he will input information to and manage ACJPS’s contact databases, the ACJPS website and other social media tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Programmatic Research and Editing:

Edit existing legal reports and preparing them for publication based on ACJPS’ formatting and style guidelines

Draft short analysis of legal developments inside Sudan for the Sudan Human Rights Monitor and other ACJPS publications

Monitor media for reports on legal developments and political developments relevant to ACJPS’ work in Sudan

Assist in drafting and editing reports and proposals for donors concerning the work of the Legal Programme

Website and Database Maintenance:

Update ACJPS’ website and other social media, including Facebook and twitter accounts

Manage and input contacts into ACJPS’ distribution list

Programmatic Support:

Offer administrative support to Legal Programme activities as required by the Legal Programme Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Past exposure and experience working on human rights issues

Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) as well as ability to manage contacts and website material

Previous experience conducting desk research

Excellent time keeping skills and ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines

Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Good knowledge and understanding with international human rights law frameworks

Past exposure and experience working directly on human rights in Sudan

Familiarity with Sudanese laws and justice systems

Past experience managing advocacy communications, particularly social media

Prior experience managing information data bases

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for this position. Fluency in Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of current political and human rights context in Sudan

HOW TO APPLY:

All candidates should send updated CVs of no more than 2 pages and a cover letter to info@acjps.org or suleiman@acjps.org. Due to the high volume of applications, only those successful for interviews will be contacted. ACJPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applications shall receive due consideration and decisions will be based on merit.

Deadline: 25 June 2018

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