• Application Deadline: Mon, 7 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Human Rights & Advocacy Officer


• 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.