Natural Justice: Lawyers for Communities and the Environment
is a young and fast-paced non-profit organisation specialising in human rights
and environmental law. We are a pioneering international team of legal
practitioners, who conduct comprehensive research on environmental and human
rights law, support communities and local organisations, provide technical
advice to governments and intergovernmental organisations, and engage in key
international processes in pursuit of environmental and social justice.
Natural Justice currently works in Africa, Asia and Latin
America, with its headquarters in Cape Town and regional offices in Malaysia,
India, and USA.
What are we looking for?
Natural Justice has been working with communities, NGOs and
government agencies in Kenya since 2009. Due to increasing demand from our
partners, we are seeking a full-time lawyer to lead and co-coordinate our work
in Kenya. The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will be
expected to begin work immediately.
Application process:
Deadline: 18 April 2014, 17:00 GMT
What’s on offer?
Natural Justice is a close-knit and nurturing collective
that places emphasis on facilitating opportunities for the professional and
personal growth of its members. Natural Justice will offer a competitive salary
commensurate with skill and experience. Joining Natural Justice will also give
the successful candidate a chance to work with a passionate and highly
professional global team in a fast-paced environment and gain valuable
international experience.
If we’ve got you interested…..read on. If not, but you can
think of someone who might be…..pass on. If neither of the above…..then at the
very least:
Learn more: http://naturaljustice.org/
and www.community-protocols.org
See our work: http://www.natural-justice.blogspot.com/
Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/naturaljustice
What will the role include?
Working closely with co-coordinators in Kenya and South
Africa; developing strategies, workplans and reports for activities across
Kenya; providing legal advice to indigenous and/or marginalised communities and
their supporting local organisations (including supporting the development and
use of community protocols); supporting communities and community partners in
strategizing and addressing infrastructure or extractive industry projects,
community land and resource laws; supervising and supporting staff and legal
fellows; conducting research and developing community-friendly legal
empowerment materials; providing technical advice to government agencies;
further developing partnerships with civil society organisations and networks;
and organising and attending relevant meetings and workshops within Kenya,
Africa and internationally.
Minimum skills and experience required:
- A LLB or equivalent degree
- Demonstrated expertise in human rights, environmental and/or land law
- Understanding of and proficiency in the Kenyan legal system and institutional arrangements
- At least two years of experience working with communities and/or civil society organisations or networks, particularly in Kenya
- Experience with conducting primary and/or desktop research and preparing clear and analytical reports
- Experience or keen interest in some aspect of international law or policy (for example, multilateral environmental agreements, human rights, or grievance mechanisms)
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including through online platforms
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Desirable traits and attributes:
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary and/or participatory approaches and tools
- Keen interest in and commitment to advancing the rights of minority/indigenous communities, particularly in relation to their territories, areas and natural resources
- At least two years of experience in project management
- Proven experience with financial management and fundraising
- Professionalism, strong work ethic, and personal initiative (“a self-starter”)
- Ability to work both in teams and independently with little supervision
- Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
- Willingness to travel on a regular basis and work with local organisations and communities in remote areas
Please email your application to Gino Cocchiaro (gino(at)naturaljustice.org.za)
with the job title in the subject line.
Include a motivation letter that indicates why you feel you
are the best candidate for this position, a detailed CV with three references,
and maximum three samples of your past work (for example, articles or research
reports). Please ensure that your application as a whole speaks to the required
skills and experience and desirable traits and attributes listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Best of luck!
The Natural Justice Team
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