A premier global litigation and legal policy organization using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to support progress towards the organization's strategic goals. He/She will be a legal expert experienced in supporting strategies such as public interest litigation, advocacy and capacity-building.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 9+ years of related experience in developing and implementing programs, particularly in Africa/Global South.
6 years of demonstrated experience litigating human rights cases and/or working for an international or regional human rights body or a national court adjudicating cases through a human rights framework
Advanced degree, Masters or equivalent in law
Demonstrated international experience and expertise including experience living and working at the field level in Africa/ Global South
Strong people management skills with the ability to develop others and to impart knowledge and experience in an accessible and clear manner
Good judgment, outstanding coordination and analytical skills
Sophisticated understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights
Effective and persuasive communications and presentation skills
Familiarity with international and regional human rights law and knowledge of human rights systems and mechanisms
Strong training and facilitation skills in international multicultural settings
Excellent presentation, research, writing, analytical and creative thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal as well as external partners and other organizations
Experience in developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
Experience in program budgeting and contracts
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills coupled with the ability to build strong and lasting relationships
Strong network of contacts in key spaces and organizations in the field of SRHR and law reform in the region
Commitment to learn
Passion in Coaching and Mentoring Staff
Responsibilities
Technical Oversight and Supervision
Partner with the Snr. Regional Director and Deputy Director in advancing the client's strategic plan, including annual planning and implementation
Provide technical direction and ensure delivery of the client's program in the region and ensure compliance to defined quality of program deliver
In consultation with the Snr. Program Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team, ensure timely support for M&E and ground monitoring and tracking of programs technical outputs
Support the Snr. Regional Director with recruitment, on boarding and professional development of program staff
Supervise the Snr. Counsel and Snr. Legal Advisers.
Litigation and Advocacy:
Work with the Regional Snr. Legal Advisers in identifying opportunities for litigation in collaboration with partner organizations
Develop and oversee implementation of legal strategies and new legal theories for defensive and proactive litigation
Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy strategies to support litigation;
Monitor reproductive rights litigation (i.e., non-Center litigation involving reproductive rights issues)
Monitor significant human rights cases in the region which are relevant to reproductive rights issues
Ensure alignment of region's litigation, advocacy and research outputs to the Center's global strategies and standards.
Research and Advocacy:
Lead the design and execution of general legal research on reproductive rights in the region and identify and analyze key trends on sexual reproductive health and rights
Contribute to the development of advocacy strategies, materials and Center publications
Identify opportunities for contributing to legal and policy reform initiatives that relate to key strategic priorities
External Relations and Fundraising:
Represent the client externally on matters related to reproductive rights through public speaking and through engagement with the media as required
Serve as the point person for the Africa program's pro bono coordination; cultivate pro bono partnerships and develop projects with law firms, law associations, and law schools in the region to strengthen our work;
Support the Snr. Regional Director in building and maintaining strong partner relationships and developing networks with key technical staff within strategic institutions to advance the program's work
Support the Snr. Regional Director in fundraising efforts.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience
: 10 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
