Legal Officer
Gross starting salary 2,173,000 KES (17,000 GBP) per annum
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st February 2011
Do you wish to play a crucial role in ensuring ARTICLE 19 promotes an
enabling legal and policy environment for freedom of expression and
freedom of information in East Africa?
To do this you will analyse relevant laws and their conformity with
international and regional standards, research and monitor freedom of
expression developments and trends, undertake advocacy and assist with
litigation. In addition you will represent ARTICLE 19 at conferences and
meetings, develop and deliver training to local stakeholders and
generally contribute to the work and activities of ARTICLE 19 in the
region.
Candidates should have a law degree with at least some specialisation in
international and regional human rights law and/or media law. They
should be able to demonstrate familiarity with human rights legal
standards and mechanisms; good research, analysis, writing and policy
development skills; have experience of working on legal and policy
issues in the region; be an effective time manager with good public
speaking and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is essential and
preference will be given to those who have spoken and written
proficiency in French.
This is an initial one year contract. All applicants must already
have the right to work in Kenya (or other country in East Africa if that
proves possible).
For detailed Job Description and Person
Specification:http://www.
Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how
they meet the person specification and a CV toKenyalegal@article19.org
<mailto:Kenyalegal@article19.
Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA marking the
envelope"Kenyalegal".
Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 28th February 2011.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Gross starting salary 2,173,000 KES (17,000 GBP) per annum
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st February 2011
Do you wish to play a crucial role in ensuring ARTICLE 19 promotes an
enabling legal and policy environment for freedom of expression and
freedom of information in East Africa?
To do this you will analyse relevant laws and their conformity with
international and regional standards, research and monitor freedom of
expression developments and trends, undertake advocacy and assist with
litigation. In addition you will represent ARTICLE 19 at conferences and
meetings, develop and deliver training to local stakeholders and
generally contribute to the work and activities of ARTICLE 19 in the
region.
Candidates should have a law degree with at least some specialisation in
international and regional human rights law and/or media law. They
should be able to demonstrate familiarity with human rights legal
standards and mechanisms; good research, analysis, writing and policy
development skills; have experience of working on legal and policy
issues in the region; be an effective time manager with good public
speaking and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is essential and
preference will be given to those who have spoken and written
proficiency in French.
This is an initial one year contract. All applicants must already
have the right to work in Kenya (or other country in East Africa if that
proves possible).
For detailed Job Description and Person
Specification:http://www.
Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how
they meet the person specification and a CV toKenyalegal@article19.org
<mailto:Kenyalegal@article19.
Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA marking the
envelope"Kenyalegal".
Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 28th February 2011.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
