LAWYER FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS (CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE / FORMER SOVIET UNION PROGRAMME)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the - PERSON SPECIFICATION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Law degree (or another degree with post grad diploma in law).

Admitted to legal practice.

2 -5 years’ experience working in the human rights sector in the CEE/fSU region or international system.

Substantial litigation experience using the European Convention on Human Rights.

Good understanding of international and comparative human rights law, mechanisms and institutions.

Fluency in English and Russian

Willing and able to travel extensively within the South Caucasus and possibly elsewhere in the CEE/fSU region as needed

Commitment to equal opportunities and sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment

Desirable

Familiarity with human rights issues in CEE/ fSU.

Knowledge of domestic, regional or international human rights NGOs and other human rights actors.

Ability to operate at a strategic level and to recognise the wider political context within which the protection of human rights operates.

Experience in designing and delivering training workshops.

Strong communication skills – verbal and written.

Analytical, logical and rational approach.

Innovative and creative.

Ability to build relationships – internally and externally.

Project Management.

Able to deal with time pressure and a demanding work environment.