Job Opportunities at Access To Justice Nigeria

(For a renewable 2 year period)

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, this person will oversee operations, planning and programmes, and co-develop strategic directions for the work of the organization. The core responsibilities include:

• Acting for the Executive Director when requested, and discharging all the responsibilities and functions of that office
• Providing oversight, supervision and guidance for programme staff;
• Developing and managing the organization’s relationships with a broad spectrum of institutional stakeholders;
• Implementing and coordinating specific projects, and ensuring that they are implemented within their scheduled periods;
• Participating in strategic planning and budgeting meetings and programmes;
• Participating in (or coordinating) growth and fundraising activities;
• Coordinating staff performance evaluations and creating regular opportunities for appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Implementing or coordinating other actions as requested by the Executive Director;
• Leading the implementation of, and/or supervising the organization’s projects and other initiatives
• Working closely with Programme and Administrative staff to ensure that all operational activities of the organization run smoothly

Requirements and Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking lawyer with at least 7 years post-call experience, with a deep understanding of the key issues and challenges in the administration of justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria.
• S/he should be passionate about the organization’s mission and vision, and committed to enhancing access to justice (particularly) for poor people.
• S/he should be a creative thinker, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to undertake effective programme, fundraising and development activities without supervision.
• S/he must have the ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks and activities and satisfactorily meet deadlines as well as achieve targeted outcomes.
• Some experience of work in a non-profit sector at a relatively high level is considered an essential requisite. 
• In the absence of the Director, s/he will assume overall responsibility for the work of the organization.
• Compensation is within the N2,700,000 -N3,000,000 p/a range.

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There are internship opportunities for a law graduate or a lawyer of not more than 2 years post call standing. 

• The Internship programme focuses on research, writing, litigation and legal services and general assistance to programme staff of the organization.
• In addition to legal qualifications, interested applicants should have excellent communication skills, a commitment to achieving justice through the legal system and a passion for defending human rights.
• The internship entails working closely with programme officers of the organization to deliver various assignments.
• The intern will receive a monthly lunch stipend of N20, 000.