IBAHRI Programme Lawers

IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI)

Programme Lawyers (2 positions)

The International Bar Association (IBA) is a global federation of lawyers, Law Societies and Bar

Associations which works to influence the development of international law reform and shape

the future of the legal profession. Its 200 Membership Organisations and 80,000 individual

members cover all continents. The IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) was established in

1995 and works across the association, and works through the legal profession, helping to

promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the

independence of the judiciary and legal profession worldwide.

The IBAHRI works by sending fact-finding missions worldwide leading to long-term technical

assistance programmes in partnership with Bar Associations and Law Societies; sending trial

observers; supporting amicus briefs; intervening by making representations to domestic and

international authorities worldwide; organising human rights training for lawyers and judges;

liaising closely with international and regional human rights organisations, and producing

newsletters and other publications.

Reporting to the IBAHRI Director, the IBAHRI Programme Lawyers’ duties include:

• Identifying, developing, managing and facilitating appropriate programmes including, but

not limited to, fact-finding missions; trial observations; capacity building programmes;

training programmes for lawyers, judges and prosecutors; advocacy work via media and

liaison with relevant IGOs and NGOs;

• Undertaking, managing and commissioning relevant legal research;

• Developing and maintaining relations with donors and securing funding for each project;

writing funding proposals, compiling budgets and monitoring expenditure within agreed

budget limits; overseeing grant administration for each project and ensuring accurate and

timely reporting to donors;

• Representing the IBAHRI in the field and internationally to governments, judicial and legal

communities, IGOs, NGOs, media and donors, including at a senior level, to enhance

impact of programmes;

• Drafting press releases, reports, briefings and articles to promote the objectives of IBAHRI

and specific programmes; carrying out media work including providing interviews and

articles to media outlets worldwide;

• Managing involvement of IBA members and other legal experts in delivery of IBAHRI

programmes.

• Travelling as required

Qualifications, knowledge and experience:

Applications are invited from candidates with:

• a law degree; preferably in human rights

• at least three to five years of practical and varied legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced

environment. Candidates with field experience in rule of law projects in human rights

training programmes preferred;

• experience in project management and fundraising;

• experience in report writing and project administration;

• strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and under pressure;

• confident communication skills;

• fluent written and spoken English; fluency in a second language;

• demonstrated flexibility and versatility who are able to contribute to and work well in a team;

• demonstrated innovative approaches and ability to multi-task;

• willingness to travel.

One position will have the following focus:

International Advocacy

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities of a Programme Lawyer, this position

will have a particular focus on developing the IBAHRI’s international advocacy strategies and

supervising their implementation (although it will also involve capacity building work in other

areas). Candidates for this position must have, in addition to the knowledge and experience

outlined above:

• Experience in human rights advocacy with respect to the UN or other international forums;

• Experience in designing advocacy strategies preferred;

• Excellent spoken and written French highly desirable. (Note that part of the interview for

this position may be conducted in French).

One position will have the following focus:

Latin American Programmes

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities of a Programme Lawyer, this position will

have a particular focus on the IBAHRI’s programmes in Central and South America (although

it may also involve other areas). Candidates for this position must have, in addition to the

knowledge and experience outlined above:

• Relevant experience in the Central and/or South American region essential;

• Excellent spoken and written Spanish essential; additional fluency in Portuguese highly

desirable. (Note that part of the interview for this position will be conducted in Spanish).

Both positions will be located at the IBA’s London office, and will involve frequent overseas

travel.

Candidates should specify the position for which they are applying

It is possible that either of the positions may be appointed at a senior level for suitable

candidates.

Such candidates would be expected to have:

• All the relevant knowledge and experience required for either position as outlined above, plus:

• Significant higher level experience in the relevant areas with extensive depth and breadth of

knowledge;

• Demonstrated experience in managing consultants;

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline.

Salary:

Programme lawyer:

Up to £35,000,depending on experience.

A senior level appointment may be available for candidates with significant relevant experience. Salary up to £45,000.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send a CV and covering letter, indicating which of the positions you are applying for, to:
Lowri Williams
Office manager
International Bar Association
10 St Bride Street
London EC4A 4AD
United Kingdom
Email: recruitment@int-bar.org
Closing date is 29 January, 2016. Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview in person or by Skype in the week commencing 8 February, 2016.