The International Law Clinic of the Law for Palestine organisation is looking for an Administrative Assistant (Pro Bono).

Project description:

The selected candidate will assist in establishing, institutionalising, expanding and maintaining Law for Palestine’s International Law Clinic. The research-led teaching method of clinical legal education enables students to learn through experience by applying the legal theory of international law to real-world situations. This is achieved by enabling students to work on cases for real-life cooperation partners.

Key responsibilities:

The administrative assistant will be working under the supervision of the International Law Clinic director, and is expected to:

• Assist in the administration of the emerging International Law Clinic of the Law for Palestine organisation, including developing further institutionalisation strategies for the Network and establishing adequate communication channels with the Network’s members;
• Liaise with academic institutions and researchers globally in order to expand the International Law Clinic work;
• Maintain and/or establish partnerships with humanitarian organisations, governments, regional and international organisations, international and domestic courts and tribunals, as well as other relevant actors acting as cooperating partners for the International Law Clinic;
• Manage and maintain databases of the International Law Clinic’s members, activities and partners;
• Design and implement a public relations strategy for the International Law Clinic, as well as assist with public relations and website’s maintenance of the Clinic section;
• Assist in the organisation of ad hoc events, including online workshops and roundtables in connection with the International Law Clinic;
• Report on the progress of the establishment and expansion of the International Law Clinic work to the Clinic’s Director;
• Provide support for colleagues in the areas of responsibility.

Selection criteria:

• University degree; additional qualification as an Administrative Assistant or related fields;
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Good command of Arabic is required.
• A high sense of commitment and dedication and willingness to assist in on-going dissemination and organisational matters of the Clinic;
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work;
• Strong dedication and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Clinic;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in database and stakeholder management is seen as an asset;
• Experience in public relations management, maintenance of online appearance of a medium-sized organisation working in the humanitarian field is seen as an asset;
• Experience in working as an administrative assistant, or in liaising with humanitarian actors, or in procuring funds for academic or humanitarian institutions will be considered as an asset;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially in a team.

Successful Candidates:

• Must be willing to work remotely (10 – 15 hours per week) within the International Law Clinic’s team on a 6-months volunteer contract (with the possibility of extension);
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement with the International Law Clinic;

Benefits and privileges

The selected candidate for this position:

• Will be able to attend the International Law Clinic’s staff skills development seminars and trainings, and when feasible in cooperation with the Clinic’s partner universities and institutions;
• Will benefit from the international work atmosphere at the organisation;
• Will gain networking skills and connect with leading professional in the area;
• Will become proficient at writing official emails and letters;
• Will be able to join paid workshops and training sessions offered by Law for Palestine for free;
• Will be offered the opportunity to participate in the monthly webinars of the Jurists for Palestine Forum;
• Will be offered a certificate from Law for Palestine organisation and possibly with other partner universities/institutions.

Applications:

Please submit your application to (internship@) no later than 3 February 2021. Applicants should submit online a letter of interest accompanied by a CV in one pdf-document that includes the candidate’s last name in the file name.

Background: Law for Palestine and its International Law Clinic