Irish Rule of Law International are seeking a Programme Lawyer (Northern Ireland)
Position: Programme Lawyer (Northern Ireland)
Location: Belfast
Hours of work: Part-time (2.5 days per week)
Reports to: IRLI Executive Director and Director of Programmes
Position Summary:
Established in 2009, IRLI has progressively grown through the years expanding on both its programme portfolio and working networks. The organisation is now at an exciting stage having recently secured multi annual funding as well as having established a broad programme-base ranging from access to justice, institutional capacity building and legal education. This year, IRLI launched its 5 year-strategic plan, and is expected to expand its work both thematically and geographically. In this context, the organisation is looking to hire a dynamic person to represent the organisation in Northern Ireland and engage with members of the Northern Irish legal professions, and keep them abreast of IRLI’s work. The PL will serve as the main contact point between members of the Northern Irish legal professions involved in IRLI’s Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia programmes, and will seek innovative ways to deepen this involvement.
In addition, the PL will provide the lead the technical and administrative work on IRLI’s transitional justice programmes and to help IRLI’s Executive Director and Director of Programmes in the overall administration of the organisation. Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes, the Programme Lawyer (PL) will manage IRLI’s transitional justice programmes and activities, including by ensuring adequate administrative support, supporting the on-going monitoring of programme activities according to project proposals and budget, as well producing narrative and financial reports in line with donor requirements. He/she will also support the internal administration of IRLI ensuring that the organisation adheres to relevant policies and best practice in financial, charity and volunteer management. The PL will contribute to the management and further development of the communication function of IRLI, including by establishing innovative means for information sharing to maintain a vibrant relationship with IRLI supporters and promote and raise awareness about the work of IRLI in the area of transitional justice.
The PL will work 2.5 days a week and will be based at the Law Society of Northern Ireland and the Bar of Northern Ireland, with regular travel to IRLI headquarters in Dublin and with occasional travel to programme field locations when necessary. Remote working will also be possible. S/he will report to and work directly under the supervision of IRLI’s Director of Programmes and/or the Executive Director.
While the position is part time, it is envisaged that there will be the possibility for the position to become full time at a later date.
Recruitment and Applications
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday the 5th of September, at 17:00 GMT.
Please send:
Only applications received through applications@irishruleoflaw.ie will be considered.
Any queries should be directed to IRLI at info@irishruleoflaw.ie
Full job description can be found at https://www.irishruleoflaw.ie/vacancies