Education:

• Master’s degree in either law, human rights, international relations or other related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2 years of progressive experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in access to justice and security, human rights monitoring, governance and peace building;
• High-level planning, facilitation, communication and capacity development skills with a demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a complex institutional environment;
• Experience of working in conflict/post-conflict settings;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Ability to provide and advocate for policy advice;
• In-depth knowledge of development and justice sector issues;
• Ability to clearly and articulately present concepts and strategies on a broad range of issues;
• Proven knowledge of programme and financial management as well as administration of rule of programmes and services at the local level;
• Concrete skills in conceptualizing strategies and justice sector and human rights interventions;
• Ability to perform and adapt to complex and changing political, social, and economic contexts;
• Promotes a knowledge-sharing culture in the office;
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programs, particularly in the justice sector;
• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Fosters a strong team approach to optimize results delivery;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.

Required Language(s):

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Arabic and/or Azande would be an asset