Legal Interns (2 Vacancies)

Scope of Internship:

The scope of the internship includes, but is not limited to:

• Assisting in conducting legal and policy research and analysis on policies, laws, and decisions that impact sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR) within the African region as well as global international human rights law and comparative law developments likely to impact SRHR in Africa;
• Supporting the Africa Program’s litigation and advocacy efforts by assisting with, among others, drafting legal petitions, correspondence, briefing papers, internal memorandums, and other advocacy documents and fact-checking sources for reports/cases. Assisting with tracking media  mentions and supporting other aspects of program reporting and communication;
• Assisting in logistics and communications for  program-related events, meetings, seminars, workshops and and reporting on the same. 
• Supporting other duties as may be required from time to time including administrative tasks and joint activities with other partners

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate  with a Bachelor of Laws degree. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of international law, international human rights, women’s rights, or other related fields. 
• Undergraduate or post-graduate international human rights law coursework will be a significant advantage.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills.
• Demonstrated interest in women’s rights  and reproductive rights, including a career in reproductive rights or human rights litigation, advocacy, or research.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Have the capability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed; and be a motivated self-starter and highly organized.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential matters appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.