SERAC CAREERS NIGERIA, 21 MONDAY, MARCH 2011

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SERAC invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

LITIGATION SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Research, draft, file and litigate cases of high public interest value
-Conduct interrogatories, schedule depositions, prepare and vet legal briefs, evidence and all paperwork relating to cases
-Undertaking fact-finding missions analyze and write detailed rights-based reports
-Supervise a group of individuals consisting of lawyers, legal secretaries, paralegals, medical, financial and other expert witness and various third parties
-Write and make public presentations on legal aspects of economic, social and cultural rights before local and international audience’ and
-Facilitate meetings and conduct training for different stakeholders

SKILLS
-Must be confident and have excellent oral and written communication skills
-Must have a good command of legal procedures and advanced knowledge of the appellate court systems
-Over six years experience with a track record in litigating public interest cases
-Must be highly analytical and have organizational. Management and problem-solving skills
-Must be organized and have stellar negotiation and presentation skills
-Must have a strong flair for human right and or experience in development work
-Possession of an LLM is an added advantage

PROGRAM OFFICER, RIGHT TO HOUSING

The successful candidates will have the capacity to:
- Research, monitor and document settlement conditions and human rights practices in urban centers and including patterns of forced evictions in Nigeria
- Initiate and facilitate housing right-focused debates and engagements with diverse stakeholders responsible for the formulation and implementation of land and housing policies and legislation
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of relevant national, regional and international legislation and policy frameworks in relations to the right to adequate housing
- Design, develop and implement housing and kind right-centered advocacy and capacity building initiatives for a wide range of target groups
- Draft, review and edit detailed reports, public statements and other documentation on the right to housing in Nigeria.
-Coordinate engagement with community networks, partnerships and grass root movements across slum and marginalized communities in Nigeria
- Write and make public presentations focusing on the right to adequate housing and related economic, social and cultural rights before local and international audience; and
- Plan and manage programs of work budgets, fund raise and manage staff

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
-A university degree in law, human rights, development studies, social science, estate management, urban and regional planning or any related discipline
-Must have a good understanding of the country laws, policies, related to housing rights, land and evictions and/or economic, social and cultural rights
-At least 5 years of professional experience in the human rights or housing field in Nigeria
-Proof a track record in human rights advocacy and taking a essential
-Excellent research, writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

PROGRAM OFFICER: BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The ideal candidates should:
-Have an advanced understanding of Nigeria’s business institution and their activities, particularly the oil and extractive sector
-Research monitor and document human rights practice in Nigeria, with a special focus on communities that host big corporate entities, especially in the Niger Delta region
-To execute high-profile human right campaigns around research findings and identify opportunities for advocacy and policy engagement
-Be able to develop and implement human awareness creation and capacity building programs targeting policy and governments officials, corporate bodies, local communities and other target groups; and
To cultivate, engage and manage multi-stakeholder relationships such as the media, local group, communities and civil society, corporate bodies and regulatory agencies

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
A first degree in law, development, social sciences or related field, with broad knowledge of international human rights law
A master’s degree will be an advantage
At least four years experience in a similar positions
Stellar oral and written communications skills
Very strong research and analytical abilities

FRONT DESK OFFICER/SECRETARY
RESPONSIBILIES
-Provide high-speed secretarial and administrative support to the office and manage official information with utmost confidentially
-Schedule appointments, arrange meetings and engagements for staff, prepare itinerary for local and international meetings, and including making necessary visa and travel arrangements.
-Keep detailed minutes of staff, program and Board meetings, and including setting the meeting, and including setting meeting’s agenda
-Be proficient in Microsoft Application, Corel draw, excel and power point applications.
-Assist with program logistics and the day-to-day operations of the various departments within the organizations
Time flexibility for work is essential.

-May be required to work late hours and on weekends
-Be available to travel at short notice for local and international assignments
-Filling and maintaining organizational database and managing external correspondence

The ideal candidate must have:
-A first degree in English, mass communication, secretarial administrations arts, social science or any related field
-Excellent typing and computer skills
-Exceptional telephone mannerism.
-Strong oral and written communication skills
-At least two years work experience as secretary

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward handwritten applications and detailed CV not later than 30th March, 2011 to:
The Administrator
Social and economic rights action center
EMAIL:  info@serac.org

N.B: Resumes should be sent as MS Word attachment with desired position stated as mail subjects.