Legal Intern – Policy and Legal Review at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Description And Objectives

• The Legal Intern will provide support to the legal team by conducting research, reviewing policies, and assessing legal frameworks with a focus on health, education, policy, and human rights law. The role requires a keen interest in data protection and privacy laws. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data protection compliance, privacy policy drafting, and regulatory research while supporting the organization in navigating data protection frameworks. It also requires interest in policy development, legal research, and analysis of laws and policies relating to health, education, human rights, social justice, and related areas. The candidate will contribute to projects that review and shape laws and policies to align with best practices and international human rights standards.

Technical Responsibilities

 Data Protection and Privacy Compliance

• Assist in reviewing and drafting privacy policies, data-sharing agreements, and consent forms. Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations
• Support in the conduct of data audits to ensure organizational data processing activities align with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and organize records of data protection cases, agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in handling data subject access requests (DSARs) and other data-related queries.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to develop awareness materials and training sessions for staff on data protection practices.

 Legal Research

• Conduct in-depth legal research on national and international laws, policies, and best practices, particularly related to health, education, international development and human rights
• Review existing legal frameworks and policies to assess compliance with human rights standards
• Assist in the identification of gaps in existing policies and suggest areas for reform

 Policy Review & Analysis

•  Analyse laws, regulations, and policies, with an emphasis on their impact on development and human rights
• Draft reports, briefs, and legal opinions on policy implications and legal reforms
• Support the development of new policy proposals that align with human rights principles

 Legal Documentation and support

• Support the drafting of legal documents, contracts, and policy papers
• Assist in reviewing legal submissions to ensure they meet required standards
• Provide support on other legal and compliance matters related to corporate governance or intellectual property.

 Stakeholder Engagement

•  Liaise with external stakeholders, including human rights organizations, government agencies, and international bodies, to gather information and collaborate on legal and policy reforms
• Attend relevant meetings, forums, and workshops to represent the legal team and gather insights on emerging issues

 General Legal Support:

•  Provide administrative and legal support to the legal team as needed
• Assist in preparing materials for legal training sessions or presentations
• Stay updated on emerging human rights trends and legislative changes

Required Competencies

Core requirements

• Demonstrated interest in policy review and development, data protection, and human rights advocacy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding high ethical standards;