[Remote] Programme Officer - South Sudan

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit organization focused on providing support to individuals who have experienced human rights violations. The Programme Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery and implementation of programs in South Sudan, including capacity building initiatives, legal research, and providing legal assistance to survivors and victims.

Responsibilities

• Organise and participate in partners outreach activities, including capacity building, awareness raising, and advocacy
• Support the LAW team and partners in developing materials for legal information and assistance campaigns
• Conduct legal or desk research on topics relevant to atrocity crimes and human rights violations in South Sudan as and when required
• Produce analytical materials, including research memos, that will inform decision-making processes within the organisation and may also serve as the basis for legal actions or advocacy efforts
• Plan and organise events, training courses, and interviews of witnesses
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, maintain communication with LAW's partners in South Sudan, track and review their work, and make recommendations on how to improve coordination and joint activities
• Assist the team with building new partnerships with South Sudanese and international NGOs, government authorities, and UN agencies, as well as maintaining existing external partnerships
• Draft, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other promotional materials
• Support the Programme Manager with implementation of MEL activities and use of M&E tools to record information
• Contribute to drafting narrative reporting; liaise with partners to ensure timely reporting
• Compile and analyse global indicators for monthly reporting
• Attend internal and external meetings, assisting preparing agendas and note-taking
• Attend and contribute to meetings with partners and key stakeholders as and when required
• In collaboration with HR, monitors and coordinate on the services of external providers Liaise regularly with Global HR and Finance to ensure that administrative procedures are being followed accurately, kept up-to-date, and disseminated to the programme team
• Take ownership of individual workplan and internal administrative calendars to ensure progress is being made towards programme goals and key deadlines

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, or development studies, international relations, law, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience working within the NGO sector, as part of a human rights, legal aid, or legal accountability programme
• Good knowledge and understanding of the context of South Sudan political development, human rights, Transitional Justice and, justice and accountability
• Proven track record of research and analytical skills
• Fluent English, excellent written and oral communication in English
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and take on tasks from beginning to fulfilment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy
• Experience drafting analytical materials and research memoranda on legal issues is desirable
• Experience delivering M&E activities and reporting
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with South Sudanese or international NGOs or government institutions is desirable
• Experience designing and implementing capacity building, outreach, or advocacy campaigns is desirable
• Demonstrated experience delivering on program expenditures, overseeing compliance procedures, or undertaking logistical, security duties
• Knowledge of Arabic, written and oral, can be an additional advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) plus benefits.

Company Overview

• LAW is an independent non-profit organisation comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists working in fragile and conflict-affected areas in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Genève, Geneve, CHE, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.legalactionworldwide.org.

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