JOB TITLE: Senior Litigation Expert
JOB LOCATION: Banjul, The Gambia
JOB DETAILS:
Academic Requirements and Work Experience
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a minimum of eight (8) postgraduate work experience or a Master’s Degree in Human Rights with five (5) years postgraduate work experience. Admission to the Bar in an AU Member State and practicing as an Attorney or Advocate is an added advantage. Any other qualification in the area of human rights law would be an added advantage.
- Candidates must be familiar with the African Human Rights system. He/she must have an experience in drafting legal pleadings and court litigation preferably on human rights and before regional or international mechanisms; experience with the African Court will be an added advantage.
Other Relevant Skills:
- An in-depth understanding of the African human rights system and of comparative or international human rights law;
- Good knowledge of the African Union policies and procedures;
- Excellent drafting legal pleadings and argumentative skills;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions and opinions;
- Concentration, accuracy, and ability to work under minimum supervision and under pressure;
- Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Good communication and planning skills;
- Demonstrable knowledge of international organizations;
- Computer literacy
Core Competencies:
- Building Relationship: Establishes a wide network of internal and external contacts that enables the individual to gather information and utilise the strengths and abilities of others in order to enhance organisational and performance.
Salary
US $88,832.14 per annum.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a complete application which should include a cover letter, a CV, relevant certificate/diploma, at least 1 reference, and any other material/ information deemed necessary to supporting the application.
Applications may be submitted via email to: [email protected] with the subject line “Senior Litigation Expert” or in person.
Applications should be addressed to the postal address indicated below:
Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights,
31 Bijilo Annex Layout, Kombo North District, Western Region,
P.O. Box 673, Banjul,
The Gambia
Tel: (+220) 441 05 05, (+220) 441 05 06
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Note: Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline: May 5, 2021
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