Established in 1959, The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, not for profit making, membership organization registered in Kenya.
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Legal Consultant, Economic and Social Rights in Africa
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Law / Legal 
SCOPE OF WORK
- The Consultant will assist ICJ Africa’s team with producing a report synthesizing available national, sub-regional and regional jurisprudence on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and criminalization of poverty.
- In developing the report, the consultant will complete the following activities:
- Review an existing draft and design a detailed plan and timeline for the completion of the research;
- Conduct desktop research, interviews and other research necessary;
- Produce a draft report and a draft executive summary;
- Following review by ICJ staff, finalize research report for publication;
- In consultation with ICJ staff, conceptualize, design, organize and execute a webinar and/or in person event to present report findings;
- Report to the ICJ Africa Director or other designated ICJ staff, regularly on progress made with regards to all activities in terms of the consultancy;
- Remain available at reasonable notice to participate in other events and discussions relevant to the consultancy during the period of the consultancy;
- Developing relationships with civil society organizations, Human Rights Defenders and human rights lawyers involved in litigating ESCR cases to draw strategic insights on how they were litigated;
- Perform such other duties and tasks assigned by ICJ Africa’s Director in respect of ICJ Africa’s mandate whether related or unrelated to the research project described above.
DELIVERABLES
- Inception Plan and Timeline
- A detailed plan and timeline for completing the research, based on a review of the existing draft, submitted within [timeframe].
- Draft Report and Executive Summary
- A draft report synthesizing national, sub-regional, and regional jurisprudence on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and the criminalization of poverty.
- A draft executive summary highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Final Research Report
- A finalized, publication-ready version of the research report and executive summary, incorporating feedback from ICJ staff.
- Event Execution
- Conceptualization, planning, and execution of a webinar or in-person event to present the report’s findings, including a post-event summary of outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement Summary
- A summary of insights gained through engagement with civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and lawyers involved in litigating ESCR cases.
- Regular Progress Updates
- Reports to ICJ Africa’s Director or designated staff on the progress of activities, including challenges and next steps.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in law. Further academic studies in international human rights law and in particular in respect of Economic, Social and Cultural rights is preferable.
- A minimum of 3 years progressive experience in the field of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at a domestic, regional or international level.
- Experience of litigation or litigation support nationally or before international or regional human rights systems is preferable.
- In-depth experience of legal research for advocacy purposes.
- Applied knowledge of international and regional human rights and humanitarian law and jurisprudence.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Competency in working in French and Portuguese is not required but advantageous.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to excel in creating partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to recruitment@icj.org by 13 January 2025:
- A CV highlighting qualifications and past consultancy work;
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing relevant experience and motivation;
Please include “Consultant: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” in the subject line of the application e-mail. The ICJ shall not be liable for not opening proposals that are submitted with a different subject.
