Human Rights & Advocacy Officer at Stand To End Rape Initiative

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.