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Article 19 has new legal positions available, one in London with a focus on ICTs and one in Nairobi with a focus more generally on media. Click on the link to learn more.

Legal Officer or Senior Legal Officer
Starting salary £29,363 or £34,563 (depending on role)
Based: London

This is an exciting and demanding position that would suit someone keen to play a crucial role in protecting freedom of expression and freedom of information globally. You will be responsible for monitoring and analysing laws and policies with a specific focus on those related to new information and communication technologies (ICT’s) as well as engaging in international, regional and national litigation, developing resource materials, and delivering training where necessary. In addition, you will work closely with ARTICLE 19 regional offices and programmes to address emerging challenges to freedom of expression and ICT’s and be directly responsible for the management and implementation of legal projects.

Candidates should have a law degree with a specialization or proven experience in international and regional human rights law and/or media law. They should be able to demonstrate good research, analysis, writing and policy development skills together with experience in project management. Fluency in English is essential and preference will be given to those who have spoken and written proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic.

This is an initial one year contract. The role offered will be dependent on substantive project management and legal/policy experience acquired to date.

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK or be able to obtain.

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how they meet the person specification and a CV to [email][email protected] or by post to ARTICLE 19, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA marking the envelope “Legalrecruit”.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st February 2011
Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 28th February 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Legal Officer
Gross starting salary 2,173,000 KES (17,000 GBP) per annum
Based: Nairobi, Kenya

Do you wish to play a crucial role in ensuring ARTICLE 19 promotes an enabling legal and policy environment for freedom of expression and freedom of information in East Africa? To do this you will analyse relevant laws and their conformity with international and regional standards, research and monitor freedom of expression developments and trends, undertake advocacy and assist with litigation. In addition you will represent ARTICLE 19 at conferences and meetings, develop and deliver training to local stakeholders and generally contribute to the work and activities of ARTICLE 19 in the region.

Candidates should have a law degree with at least some specialization in international and regional human rights law and/or media law. They should be able to demonstrate familiarity with human rights legal standards and mechanisms; good research, analysis, writing and policy development skills; have experience of working on legal and policy issues in the region; be an effective time manager with good public speaking and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is essential and preference will be given to those who have spoken and written proficiency in French.

This is an initial one year contract. All applicants must already have the right to work in Kenya (or other country in East Africa if that proves possible).

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how they meet the person specification and a CV to [email][email protected] or by post to ARTICLE 19, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA marking the envelope “Kenyalegal”.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st February 2011
Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 28th February 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.