13 December 2018

IHRDA is seeking to recruit a Director of Programs with significant litigation experience, along with knowledge of and familiarity with the African human rights system. IHRDA is looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject matter, while taking pride in work and in achievements, both at personal and organizational levels.

Minimum Requirements

• A legal degree (LLM preferred) and admission to legal practice with 7+ years of experience as legal practitioner;
• Experience managing lawyers and senior staff in a fast-paced, challenging environment;
• An in-depth understanding the African human rights system and of comparative or international human rights law;
• Significant experience with human rights litigation at the national, regional or international level;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a multi-cultural and multi-lingual team;
• Previous experience with human rights training and/or public speaking;
• Experience with fundraising and report writing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Location: Banjul, The Gambia, with regular travels, mainly in Africa

Salary: The position will offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Other benefits: Medical insurance; travel insurance; pension.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send (in English or French) a Curriculum Vitae; a motivation letter, an unedited writing sample of 5 to 20 pages and a list three references who are not related to the candidate, with their full contact details.

Closing date for applications is 15^th January 2019.

Kindly send your application and all relevant documents to recruitment@ihrda.org and copy fjangana@ihrda.org

For additional information, please contact Fatmata Jangana at fjangana@ihrda.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IHRDA – Job advert – Director of Programs – December 2018.docx