LEGAL RESEARCH AND POLICY OFFICER

Job Description

A new organization that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted persons and advocate for Criminal justice reform in Zimbabwe is seeking to recruit an individual with good research and drafting skills . Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill in this position

Duties and Responsibilities

 Representing the organization in specified state level task forces
 Preparing for and testifying at legislative hearings
 Sparking public interest in the need for innocence reforms
 Cultivating champions for reform among legislators and other leaders in state and local government
 Working to enhance the Initiatives presence and establishing formal roots and allies for the work
 Facilitating the initiation ,leadership and execution of advocacy campaigns on priority issues
 Analyzing and synthesizing research
 Participating in the drafting of legislation ,op-eds and when appropriate other advocacy support material
 Identifying social and other media tools needed to advance specific efforts
 Skills and motivation to interact effectively with a wide variety of people of diverse professional and cultural background and views
 Ability to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team
 Sound judgment , a high level of personal and professional confidence and strong interpersonal ,diplomatic and communication (verbal and written ) skills
 Social savvy
 Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high pressured environment
 Ability to work independently ,assess priorities and take initiative to excel without significant supervision
 Passion for the Initiatives mission and a commitment to criminal justice reform
 A sense of humor
 Ability to travel extensively

Qualifications and Experience

 A minimum of two years legal experience
 A Bachelor of Laws Degree from an accredited University ( A Masters degree will be a added advantage)
 Registration with the Law Society is a MUST.
 Experience in building ,leading and/or motivating the productive work of legislative coalitions
 Knowledge in forensic science or keenness to learn

How to Apply

Please email a brief cover letter and resume as one attachment to
iaizvacancies@gmail.com
DEADLINE: Friday 18 December by 12 PM late applications will not be considered.

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