Job Title: Legal
Program Intern
Program Intern
Organisation: African
Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
The African Centre
for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization working to monitor and promote respect for human rights and legal
reform in Sudan.
for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization working to monitor and promote respect for human rights and legal
reform in Sudan.
Job Summary: The
Legal Program 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.
Legal Program 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:
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:
Database Maintenance:
- Update ACJPS’ website and other social media, including Facebook and
twitter accounts - Manage and input contacts into ACJPS’ distribution list
Programmatic
Support: Provide administrative
support to Legal Programme activities as required by the Legal Programme
Director.
Support: Provide administrative
support to Legal Programme activities as required by the Legal Programme
Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies Legal Program
Intern should have prior 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 suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs of no more
than 2 pages and a cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected].
qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs of no more
than 2 pages and a cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected].
Deadline: 25th June 2018
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