General Purpose of the Job:
The Legal Programme intern is responsible for assisting the Legal Programme in monitoring legal developments concerning the human rights situation in Sudan and preparing materials for publication. S/he will assist in gathering information for legal cases in Sudan and cases that ACJPS is litigating before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. S/he will support the development of the ACJPS website and other social media tools. Working closely with the Legal Programme Coordinator, s/he will support research, drafting and editing for the publication of thematic reports and updates on legal developments for the Sudan Human Rights Monitor,the ACJPS bi-monthly newsletter.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Programmatic Research and Editing
Edit existing legal reports and preparing them for publication based on ACJPS’ formatting and style guidelines.
Draft short analysis of legal developments inside Sudan for the Sudan Human Rights Monitorand other ACJPS publications.
Monitor media for reports on legal developments and political developments relevant to ACJPS’ work in Sudan.
Assist in drafting and editing reports and proposals for donors concerning the work of the Legal Programme.
Website and Database Maintenance

Update relevant legal developments to ACJPS’ website and other social media, including Facebook and twitter accounts.
Manage and input contacts into ACJPS’ distribution list.
Programmatic Support

Provide administrative support to Legal Programme activities as required by the Legal Programme Coordinator.
Supervisory Responsibilities

None
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
· Fluent written and spoken English.
· Experience working on human rights issues.
· Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills in English, as well as ability to manage contacts and website material.
· Experience doing desk research.
· Excellent time keeping skills and ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
· Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Desirable
· Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic.
· Familiarity with international human rights law frameworks.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a cover letter, two-page C.V., two-page writing sample on a relevant topic as well as supporting documents to info@acjps.org by 10 July 2015. In the subject line please indicate “legal intern application”.