Currently we are accepting applications for 2013 start dates for a venture length of 2-8 months. Please note exact start dates and lengths are flexible to your needs.
We are looking for bright young minds who are passionate and qualified to work in the exciting field of human rights and law. These positions provide a unique opportunity for you to help protect the human rights of disadvantaged communities by making strategic and sustainable contributions to a Law or International Development organization in South Africa... one of the most interesting proactive and comprehensive countries for the advancement of human rights. Fields of specialty include education reform, womens rights, orphaned and vulnerable chidlren, refugees, anti-human traffiking, economic rights and more.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assistance in policy design and review
- Assistance in legislative review
- Conducting research on current human rights issues, often resulting in work that can be used as a legal writing sample or more
- Coorespondence with media and network
- Assistance in processing reported cases of human rights violations, etc.
Qualifications request include:
- Prefered enrollment in Law School (Second year or higher)
- English communication skills (written and oral)
These positions are strategically designed by epiventure, in order to ensure that your work contributes to the long-term development of the local communities of South Africa, by helping them to develop more strategic strategies and goals that will boost their awareness and take their work to the next level.
