United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Lawyer (12 month maternity cover) - Human Rights Institute

The International Bar Association (IBA) is a global federation of lawyers, Law Societies and Bar Associations which works to influence the development of international law reform and shape the future of the legal profession. Its 200 Membership Organisations and 80,000 individual members cover all continents. The IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) was established in 1995 and works across the association, and works through the legal profession, helping to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and legal profession worldwide.

The IBAHRI works by sending fact-finding missions worldwide leading to long-term technical assistance programmes in partnership with Bar Associations and Law Societies; sending trial observers; supporting amicus briefs; intervening by making representations to domestic and international authorities worldwide; organising human rights training for lawyers and judges; liaising closely with international and regional human rights organisations, and producing newsletters and other publications.

Reporting to the IBAHRI Director, the IBAHRI Programme Lawyer’s duties include:

• Identifying, developing, managing and facilitating appropriate programmes including, but not limited to, fact-finding missions; trial observations; training programmes for lawyers, judges and prosecutors; advocacy work via media and liaison with relevant IGOs and NGOs;
• Undertaking, managing and commissioning relevant legal research;
• Developing and maintaining relations with donors and securing funding for each project; writing funding proposals, compiling budgets and monitoring expenditure within agreed budget limits; overseeing grant administration for each project and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to donors;
• Representing the IBAHRI in the field and internationally to governments, judicial and legal communities, IGOs, NGOs, media and donors, including at a senior level, to enhance impact of programmes;
• Drafting press releases, reports, briefings and articles to promote the objectives of IBAHRI and specific programmes; carrying out media work including providing interviews and articles to media outlets worldwide;
• Managing involvement of IBA members and other legal experts in delivery of IBAHRI programmes.

• Travelling as required Qualifications, knowledge and experience:
  Applications are invited from candidates with:

• a law degree; preferably in human rights

• at least three to five years of practical and varied legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with field experience in rule of law projects in human rights training programmes preferred;

• experience in project management and fundraising;

• experience in report writing and project administration;

• strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and under pressure;

• confident communication skills;

• fluent written and spoken English; fluency in a second language;

• demonstrated flexibility and versatility who are able to contribute to and work well in a team;

• demonstrated innovative approaches and ability to multi-task;

• willingness to travel. The position will have the following focus:
  In addition to the general duties and responsibilities of a Programme Lawyer, this position will have a particular focus on developing the IBAHRI’s projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates with experience in this region are preferred. Fluency in Portuguese would be an advantage. Other areas that may be involved include poverty and human rights, and the IBAHRI UN programme in Geneva.

The position will be located at the IBA’s London office, and will involve frequent overseas travel.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter (stating where you saw the advertisement) by 26 January 2018 to:

Lowri Williams, Office Manager
International Bar Association 4th Floor
10 St Bride Street London EC4A 4AD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090
Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091
Email: recruitment@int-bar.org

The closing dates for receipt of applications is 26 January 2018.

Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview either in person in London or via Skype in the week commencing 5 February 2018.