Legal Intern will be responsible for providing operational assistance to LIPs and community cadres to ensure that standard operating procedures for children are adhered to. The incumbent will work as part of a team to support PEPFAR OVC local implementing partners (LIPs) as they implement the Pathways Project.The incumbent will support the implementation of Justice for Children activities to contribute to a holistic, integrated and comprehensive project implementation.
Duties And Responsibilities
• Provide support in the development, identification and institutionalization of standardized approaches and best practices to implement Justice for children
• Support community childcare workers (CCWs), LIP staff and other Volunteers in understanding justice for children programming and being sensitive to the needs of children in need of legal support.
• Support the capacity building of CCWs, Social workers and LIPs to undertake effective justice for children work.
• Support Social workers and LIPs in all administrative engagements with the Police and Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
• Work very closely with Department of Social Development in provision of services to children both in conflict and in contact with the law.
• Create community linkages for broader community engagement in justice for children work.
• Operationalize regular learning and sharing between partners on justice for children
• Contribute to quarterly and annually to strategic planning processes.
• Train community leaders building their capacity to be champions of child protection and be able to advocate for the protection of children in their communities.
Qualifications And Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct implementation of justice for children
• Demonstrable knowledge of child development, children rights & specifically child abuse.
• Excellent verbal & written skills, proficient in English, Shona &/or Ndebele.
• Proficient in MS Office packages
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- Job Application Details How to Apply To apply, please send ONE DOCUMENT that includes your cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, contactable references, and your CV to Childline Human Resources at [email protected] copying [email protected] by COB November 8, 2021. Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the email subject line. Childline is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both female and male candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and shortlisting will proceed as applications are received.
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