LEGAL ADVISOR EXPERT IN PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

LEGAL ADVISOR EXPERT IN PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

THE ORGANIZATION

Community of Volunteers for the World (CVM) has over 30 years’ experience in the implementation of development projects in East Africa countries  and 14 years’ experience in tackling the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Since 2004  CVM is in Tanzania working to support most vulnerable groups in collaboration with Government  Departments, Religious Institutions as well as all sectors of Civil Society at all levels. Nowadays CVM is  working in Bagamoyo District implementing activities dealing with GBV, girls’ right to education, women and  local associations empowerment and HIV/AIDS prevention.  CVM philosophy is to promote the multi-sectorial approach in addressing the problem of HIV/AIDS, to build  the capacity of civil society to address the problems with local people take a leading role in finding their own  solutions in addressing the problem.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Starting from January 2015 CVM will implement a new project in Bagamoyo District to support local community to face challenges due to the construction of the new port.

For the implementation of the new project CVM is looking for a legal advisor competent in land grabbing

(property rights) and human rights.

The main tasks will be:

§  trainings on property rights for local communities

§  legal assistance to small land owners

§  trainings on workers’ rights and gender issues (bar workers)

§  legal assistance to GBV victims

The activities will mainly be conducted at village level.

 REQUIREMENTS

§  postgraduate degree in law, social sciences and human rights

§  at least one year of professional experience aslegal advisor on issues regarding land grabbing

§  knowledge and expertise on gender issues and specifically GBV is an asset

§  having worked for an NGO or local associations is an asset

§  experience in conducting trainings and mentoring activities for local communities is a strong asset

§  proficient knowledge in english and swahili is mandatory

§  strong written and verbal communication skills

§  good computer skills

§  capacity to work in multicultural teams

§  keen sense of ethics, integrity, credibility and commitment

§  share the NGO vision

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Those interested in this position may apply by submitting their CV and cover letters sending the application at

interviewcvm@gmail.com

Apply before the 31^st  day of January 2015