Deadline: 26 April 2013
Open to: practising lawyers with good experience of working in the legal and/or human rights sector within Africa
Remuneration: travel, travel insurance and visa costs, plus a monthly stipend of £1,300.
Description
INTERIGHTS is seeking applications from lawyers working on (LGBTI) rights in Africa. This internship focuses on LGBTI in Africa with the aim of developing INTERIGHTS strategic work in the region.
Established in 1982, INTERIGHTS works to promote respect for human rights through the use of law. Thematically, INTERIGHTS’ priorities are equality, security and the rule of law (including counter-terrorism), and economic and social rights (ESR). INTERIGHTS currently focuses its activities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
INTERIGHTS will arrange and pay for travel, travel insurance and visa costs. The intern will receive a monthly stipend of £1,300. Accommodation is not provided but INTERIGHTS can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.
The six-month internship will begin in the middle of May – November 2013. This full-time placement will provide an opportunity for a lawyer with knowledge of LGBTI issues and relevant law to develop their legal skills whilst assisting the programme with:
- Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and practice with respect to the protection of LGBTI rights
- Preparation of materials for legal trainings and meetings on the application and development of equality standards in this context
- Supporting the further development of INTERIGHTS’ LGBTI work in Africa
- Providing support to the Africa LGBTI Rights Lawyers’ Network
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.
Eligibility
This internship is open to practising lawyers with good experience of working in the legal and/or human rights sector within Africa. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in working on LGBTI rights, a sophisticated understanding of LGBTI issues internationally, and familiarity with international human rights standards and mechanisms. Strong research, analytical and writing skills are necessary, plus commitment to returning to your home country to work on human rights or LGBTI rights.
Please click HERE to read about other desired traits in the internship applicants.
Application
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 April 2013. Applications should be sent to: jobs@interights.org.
Before applying, please read the person specification HERE to ensure you meet the essential criteria. To apply please send an email with your full name and the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject heading of the email and send a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating two referees, a completed equality and diversity monitoring form (available HERE) and a recent unedited writing sample of no more than two thousand words.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone. Due to the high number of applications for our vacancies they are unable to contact applicants that have not been short listed. INTERIGHTS is committed to equal opportunities.
For more information please see the official website HERE.
