TEMPORARY LAWYER FOR THE EQUALITY PROGRAMME

£33,000 - £39,000 - page-php-dir-vacancies-page-tempequ

INTERIGHTS, the International - page-php-dir-vacancies-page-tempequ

£33,000 - £39,000

INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights, is seeking an experienced international human rights lawyer to act as Lawyer for the Equality Programme. This opportunity has arisen following the appointment of the current Equality Programme Lawyer as acting Legal Director (maternity cover). While the vacancy is a temporary position ending on 31 st January 2007, there may be a possibility of extending the contract, subject to funding and appointment following a competitive recruitment process for a full-time post.

The Lawyer for the Equality Programme will be responsible for developing and implementing INTERIGHTS’ programme on equality and anti-discrimination, working with lawyers, judges, human rights organisations and other relevant institutions to strengthen the legal protection of the right to equality worldwide. As such, the Lawyer will be responsible for identifying areas of the law in which strategic litigation and other means of intervention will advance legal standards in this field. S/he will provide advice on international and comparative standards on equality law to lawyers bringing strategic cases to domestic courts and will support lawyers in significant cases before regional and international bodies. In addition, s/he will provide advice and resources to INTERIGHTS' other regional and thematic programmes on equality issues as they arise.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of international human rights law relating to equality, relevant professional experience, and the ability to litigate cases on discrimination and related issues. Fluency in English is essential and other languages are an advantage.

The Lawyer will join a staff of seventeen, including eight lawyers. S/he will be based in London, but will be required to travel from time to time. Salary ranges from £33,000 - £39,000 according to skills and experience.

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Further information and an application form can be obtained from www.interights.org or by contacting Michelle Ofondu, INTERIGHTS, 33 Islington High Street, London N1 9LH., DL +44 (0)20 7843 0471, fax. +44 (0)20 7278 4334, email: mofondu@interights.org.

Closing date: 28 th April 2006 Interviews: mid-May 2006

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