Responsible to: Senior Legal Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Creating formal case files for each complainant.Establish merit of human rights issues and cases brought to the attention of the SHRC.Ensure that legal procedures are adhered to in the conduct of investigations.Assist in the establishment, reviewing and monitoring of internal processes and procedures relating to complaints and investigation.Preparing report on case work activities.Provide recommendations regarding follow up and disposition of cases.Prepare dossiers and engage in mediation, conciliation and negotiation emanating from or constituting a violation.Engage in community outreach activities.Undertake legal research in connection with human rights cases and issues when necessary.Draft legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents as required.Arrange to provide financial assistance to enable proceedings to be initiated in a competent court or direct complaint to appropriate forum.Undertake legal and regulatory analyses of laws at the national level to ensure compliance with Seychelles’ Human Rights International obligations.Assist in the preparation of status reports on Bills referred to SHRCEnsures legal accuracy in drafting of different documents, including education programmes, reports, submissions, press releases etc. prepared by the team and its secretariat;Monitor and follow up on the implementation of human rights legal requirements by relevant MDAs (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) and other institutions.Assist in the preparation of contracts, service agreements, and instruments to which the SHRC is a party.Interact on behalf of the SHRC with relevant Government authorities as and when required with regard to any legal matters of the SHRC.Promote co-operation in handling complaints or overlapping jurisdictionsPromotes HRBA in the development and implementation of Government legislation policies and programmes.Attend and represent the SHRC at national and international events as appropriate.Benefits
Remuneration: Based on qualifications and experience
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements:
LLB and Bar or a degree in, international relations, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the legal field particularly in human rights and international humanitarian law.
Key Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to apply diplomatic approaches to communication.
- Understanding effective methods of addressing sensitive and complex problems.
- Research and negotiating skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners of the Commission.
- Analytical skills.
