Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Consulting Legal Officer will work closely with the Hub Director and team from the Nairobi Hub to develop and implement the work of Natural Justice in Tanzania. They will undertake a comprehensive analysis of climate justice networks and movements in Tanzania, review strategies that communities and CSOs in Tanzania use to tackle climate injustices, review the status of environmental and human rights defenders, review the legal and policy frameworks to advance and environmental and climate justice, and initiate, plan, implement and manage projects and activities (including timelines and deliverables) in Tanzania.

The key roles and responsibilities
• The Consulting Legal Officer will be expected to, amongst other things: Implement and manage the work of Natural Justice in Tanzania.
• Engage in constitutional and environmental policy research, advocacy and support local communities in Tanzania affected by climate change and large-scale extractives, infrastructure and other projects by providing legal advice and by supporting legal empowerment approaches.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and support to communities that Natural Justice works with and its partners.
• Give legal support and advice to environmental defenders and communities. Undertake legal research, write submissions and provide opinions on environmental and climate justice issues.
• Contribute to the overall Natural Justice programme and strategy in Tanzania.
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all key partners, including communities, government entities and donors.
• Collaborate with Natural Justice staff in the Nairobi Hub and other countries.

Requirements:
• Completed legal qualification and admission as an advocate in Tanzania
• Good knowledge of Tanzania's constitutional and administrative law, including human rights, land & environmental law, or a clear ability to acquire the necessary knowledge quickly.
• At least 3 - 4 years' post-admission experience in a legal environment.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently. Good legal research skills in law, policy and social issues. Sound written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to grasp quickly and accurately new and complex concepts. Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Ability to balance priorities and coordinate work effectively in order to meet deadlines and deal with high workloads.
• Conviction in and commitment to constitutionalism and principles of environmental justice. Sound emotional intelligence skills to enable interaction with persons from all sectors of society. Proficient in English and Kiswahili.
• Fluency in another local language would be advantageous. Tanzanian citizen or authorized to work in Tanzania

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke . Your application to include a motivation letter that indicates:
why you are interested in this position and what inspires you about environmental justice; and
aspects of your background that demonstrate the required competence for this role; a detailed CV with three contactable references, and two samples, if possible, of your past written work (for example, articles or research reports).
Please ensure that your application as a whole speaks to the required qualifications, experience, personal profile and key roles and responsibilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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