STUDENT PROJECT ASSOCIATE – Litigation and Implementation Unit 500 views

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The Litigation and Implementation Unit of the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, is recruiting for a part-time position of Student Project Associate under an eight month contract beginning on 1 April 2023 and ending on 30 November 2023, renewable based on satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Required qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field such as social sciences.
Recommended qualification:
A Master’s degree in law or a related field such as social sciences
Required knowledge and competencies:
Excellent Knowledge of international human rights system and familiarity with international and African human rights mechanisms, particularly as it relates to their working jurisprudence and procedures
Proven competence in administrative work including organising workshops, seminars, conferences and trainings, updating and populating the Unit’s web page on a regular basis, being custodian of project and Unit materials and resources, organising meetings, taking minutes and following up on matters and tasks.
Demonstrable research competence
Excellent communication skills in English.
Ability to plan and run online and media campaigns on ratification of international human rights instruments by states
Competence in effectively communicating organisational stands through statements and opinion pieces.
Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, conscientiousness and the ability to go the extra mile.
Recommended knowledge and competencies:

Knowledge and competence in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating activities and short-term projects.
Good budgeting and financial management and monitoring skills.
Familiarity with South African landscape in terms of networks, political and legal landscape.
Knowledge of Arabic, French, or Portuguese is an added advantage
Work hours: A maximum of 20 hours a week.
Salary:
In accordance with University of Pretoria policy for students.