JOBS IN NAIROBI FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and practice with respect to the protection of Women’s Property Rights
Preparation of materials for legal trainings and meetings on the application and development of standards in this context
Conducting research on the possibilities of using the sub-regional, regional and international human rights bodies to secure Women’s Property Rights
Supporting the further development of INTERIGHTS’ Women’s Property Rights work.
Terms of Reference
Essential:
Practising lawyer
Experience of working in Africa
Significant experience of working in the legal and / or human rights sector
Demonstrated interest in working on women’s property rights
Sophisticated understanding of women’s rights issues internationally
Familiarity with international human rights standards and mechanisms
Strong research, analytical and writing skills
Fluency in spoken and written English
A commitment to returning their home country to work on human rights and / or women’s rights
Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
Have a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Sensitive to working in a multi-cultural environment and committed to equal opportunities
Committed to the values and mission of INTERIGHTS
Desirable:
Connection in their home country with human rights and/or women’s rights organisations / actors, such as they exist
Familiarity with non-discrimination, equality and women’s rights issues internationally
Previous experience of working in an NGO setting
Where possible, the intern may attend meetings with human rights practitioners, human rights lectures in London or at other universities, or visit other international or national human rights organisations based in London or abroad.
INTERIGHTS will arrange and pay for travel and visa costs.
The intern will receive a monthly stipend of £1,300 pro rata.
Accommodation is not provided but INTERIGHTS can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.
Before applying, applicants must read the person specification.
Applicants must provide clear examples of how they meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
To apply please send a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating two referees, a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand words and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications should be sent by email to jobs@interights.org quoting “Internship for a Women’s Property Rights Lawyer” and your full name in the subject field of the email.
Due to the high number of applications for our internships we are unable to contact applicants that have not been short listed.
Please ensure you write your name and the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject field of the email.
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2013.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone shortly after the closing date.
INTERIGHTS is committed to equal opportunities.