We are a youth-led Not-for-Profit Organization advocating against sexual violence, providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services. We advocate for rape survivors who can’t speak about their ordeal due to stigmatization, by enlighten our community on the need to end rape and victim blaming. We use various platforms to educate people and also engage in interactive sessions via social media. We are working towards the day when rape is part of history, rather than a part of our everyday lives.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Law / Legal
Department Summary
- The Unit strategises and develops interventions to foster policy reforms and increase access to justice on SGBV issues.
- This entails legal analysis of policies and their impacts on SGBV nationally and regionally, developing survivor-centred strategies for case-by-case intervention and provision of legal services to survivors (advice and representation, and liaison with relevant agencies).
Job Description
- Identify gaps and develop multi-dimensional strategies for litigation and policy issues on sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria and Africa.
- Provide informed legal advice and representation to the organisation in all areas.
- Liaise with clients and/or their families when necessary to provide legal advice and prepare them for cross-examination in court.
- Manage and monitor STER’s legal cases of SGBV across Nigeria.
- Liaise with relevant authorities such as the police, Ministry of Justice and Attorney
- General when necessary to ensure appropriate and prompt prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence cases.
Requirements, Knowledge and Expertise
- LLB in Law.
- Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- 4 years’ post-call experience in policy advocacy and criminal litigation, particularly on
- SGBV and human rights issues.
- Experience working with local organisations, firms, NGOs or INGOs in the same capacity.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools.
- Good analytical and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team management and ethical standards.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send a curriculum vitae and brief cover letter to [email protected] with the Job Title as subject
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