Build Your Career with Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellowship 2025. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
1st December 2024
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Tell Me About Award:
The Fellowship seeks to enhance diversity of representation in the field of international justice by offering an opportunity to young African professionals (early to mid-career practitioners and scholars) based in Africa to work on international justice issues and mechanisms. Fellows benefit from knowledge, skills and experience transfer, practical exposure to international justice spaces and forums, and the opportunity to engage and network with a variety of relevant actors and stakeholders in the international justice movement. Fellows also participate in discrete research, legal analysis, policy discourse and campaigning projects relating to international justice.
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Please note this specific fellowship role is being re-advertised with a focus on candidates with experience in the Dakar region. Should you have already made an application for this position please do not re-apply as your application has already been assessed.
ABOUT YOU
As the International Justice in Africa Fellow, you will be fluent in written and spoken English, with good interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to work well in a team environment. You will also have the ability to accurately analyse human rights issues.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate and contribute to relevant internal and external policy discussions pertaining to international justice issues and mechanisms
Assist with research activities on accountability for crimes under international law in Africa and elsewhere through desk research and drafting.
Assist with monitoring and analysing international and regional developments on international justice issues.
Assist with developing advocacy positions and strategies on identified priorities relating to international justice.
Which Fields are Eligible
Type:
Who can Apply?
- Good knowledge of and experience in the application of international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law and international criminal law is essential.
- Ability to analyse accurately legal issues and apply legal reasoning in pursuit of developing a strategic response.
- Ability to gather and process human rights-related information/related.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely (without the need for significant editorial revision) and proof-read research, campaign and advocacy materials.
- Outstanding written and verbal English is essential. Fluency in written and spoken French is desirable.
Where is the Award Taken?
Dakar
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
EUR 39,600 per annum for Dakar.
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.
Duration: 9 months
How to Apply:
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