Country: Uganda
Closing date: 10 Jul 2015
LEGAL PROGRAMME INTERN
Job Description
Job Title:Legal Programme Intern, African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS)
REPORTING TO: Legal Programme Coordinator
BENEFITS:22 days annual leave, in addition to Ugandan public holidays.
LOCATION:Kampala, Uganda.
General Purpose of the Job:
The Legal Programme intern is responsible for assisting the Legal Programme in monitoring legal developments concerning the human rights situation in Sudan and preparing materials for publication. S/he will assist in gathering information for legal cases in Sudan and cases that ACJPS is litigating before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. S/he will support the development of the ACJPS website and other social media tools. Working closely with the Legal Programme Coordinator, s/he will support research, drafting and editing for the publication of thematic reports and updates on legal developments for the *Sudan Human Rights Monitor,*the ACJPS bi-monthly newsletter.
Core 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 relevant legal developments to 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 Coordinator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
· Fluent written and spoken English.
· Experience working on human rights issues.
· Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills in English, as well as ability to manage contacts and website material.
· Experience doing 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.
Desirable
· Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic.
· Familiarity with international human rights law frameworks.
How to apply:
Please forward a cover letter, two-page C.V., two-page writing sample on a relevant topic as well as supporting documents to info@acjps.org by 10 July 2015. In the subject line please indicate “legal intern application”.