TEMPORARY LAWYER FOR THE EQUALITY PROGRAMME

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INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of (2)

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 on equality/non-discrimination issues

Substantial litigation experience using regional and international human rights legal mechanisms

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

Fluency in English

Willing and able to travel as required

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

Desirable:

Experience using regional and international human rights instruments such as the European Convention on Human Rights

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

Fluency in one or more foreign languages

Able to deal with time pressure and a demanding work environment