RBJ
is a local nongovernmental organisation dedicated to protecting the basic
rights of individuals in Rwanda, and member of International Bridges to Justice
organisation. Specifically, RBJ strives to ensure all citizens the right to
competent legal representation and the right to a fair trial.
is a local nongovernmental organisation dedicated to protecting the basic
rights of individuals in Rwanda, and member of International Bridges to Justice
organisation. Specifically, RBJ strives to ensure all citizens the right to
competent legal representation and the right to a fair trial.
ABOUT
RWANDA BRIDGES TO JUSTICE (RBJ)
RWANDA BRIDGES TO JUSTICE (RBJ)
Rwanda
Bridges to Justice (RBJ) is a local non-profit organization registered with
Rwanda Governance Board. Using a neutral, and collaborative approach, we work
to strengthen justice institutions and improve Rule of Law through enabling
Access to Justice. Specifically, we work to guarantee the basic legal rights of
ordinary individuals in Rwanda.
Bridges to Justice (RBJ) is a local non-profit organization registered with
Rwanda Governance Board. Using a neutral, and collaborative approach, we work
to strengthen justice institutions and improve Rule of Law through enabling
Access to Justice. Specifically, we work to guarantee the basic legal rights of
ordinary individuals in Rwanda.
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE
Interns
Two (2) intern positions are available at RBJ. We ask interns to commit
with us full-time and for a duration that is no less than three months and no
more than six months.
Two (2) intern positions are available at RBJ. We ask interns to commit
with us full-time and for a duration that is no less than three months and no
more than six months.
Purpose
of the Internship programme
The RBJ internship program offers eligible students the opportunity for
personal, professional and academic development as well as acquiring direct
practical experience in criminal justice and criminal defense.
of the Internship programme
The RBJ internship program offers eligible students the opportunity for
personal, professional and academic development as well as acquiring direct
practical experience in criminal justice and criminal defense.
We
welcome applications from students or recent graduates of law, business,
political science, international relations, and other related study
areas.
welcome applications from students or recent graduates of law, business,
political science, international relations, and other related study
areas.
Duties
and Tasks:
and Tasks:
Interns
will be assigned tasks according to the needs of the organization and to their
own areas of interest. They will be involved, inter alia, in:
1. Researching, developing, installing and editing on-line
legal educational modules and information
2. Preparing materials for live and online training events,
including legal education materials, monitoring and evaluation tools, and
reports
3. Monitoring and analysis of training programs and the
training providers
4. Building strategic and collaborative legal partnerships
globally and locally
5. Developing and utilizing social media, social networking,
and other online tools
6. Writing grant proposals
7. Refining the content and branding of RBJ’s promotional
materials – both online (PowerPoint presentations, email newsletters) and
offline (brochures, posters, etc)
8. Preparing for and organizing training, rights-awareness
campaigns and other events
9. Gathering monitoring and evaluation data and compiling
progress reports on RBJ’s activities
10. Writing reports on RBJ’s program work for funders,
individual donors, and for newsletters
11. Managing pro-bono criminal defence cases
will be assigned tasks according to the needs of the organization and to their
own areas of interest. They will be involved, inter alia, in:
1. Researching, developing, installing and editing on-line
legal educational modules and information
2. Preparing materials for live and online training events,
including legal education materials, monitoring and evaluation tools, and
reports
3. Monitoring and analysis of training programs and the
training providers
4. Building strategic and collaborative legal partnerships
globally and locally
5. Developing and utilizing social media, social networking,
and other online tools
6. Writing grant proposals
7. Refining the content and branding of RBJ’s promotional
materials – both online (PowerPoint presentations, email newsletters) and
offline (brochures, posters, etc)
8. Preparing for and organizing training, rights-awareness
campaigns and other events
9. Gathering monitoring and evaluation data and compiling
progress reports on RBJ’s activities
10. Writing reports on RBJ’s program work for funders,
individual donors, and for newsletters
11. Managing pro-bono criminal defence cases
Skills
Desired:
Desired:
1.
Analytical skills and ability to conduct research and draft documents
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the national, regional and
international framework for the protection of Legal rights
3. IT and communication skills
4. Demonstrated commitment to and interest in human rights,
criminal defence, Access to Justice and the Rule of Law issues/work
5. Communication and organizational skills: verbal, writing
and presentation skills;
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Proactive in problem-solving
8. Self-motivation and ability to work independently, in a
team and under pressure
9. Commitment to diversity
10. Ability to work in a team
Analytical skills and ability to conduct research and draft documents
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the national, regional and
international framework for the protection of Legal rights
3. IT and communication skills
4. Demonstrated commitment to and interest in human rights,
criminal defence, Access to Justice and the Rule of Law issues/work
5. Communication and organizational skills: verbal, writing
and presentation skills;
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Proactive in problem-solving
8. Self-motivation and ability to work independently, in a
team and under pressure
9. Commitment to diversity
10. Ability to work in a team
How
to Apply
to Apply
Please
email your application with a CV and cover letter (one page maximum) highlighting
your key skills, supporting documents and your availability to rwandabridgestojustice@gmail.com
by the 2nd of October 2018 at 15:00hrs Rwanda, Local time in Doc
or Pdf Format marking that you are applying for the Internship Role with RBJ in
capital letters.
email your application with a CV and cover letter (one page maximum) highlighting
your key skills, supporting documents and your availability to rwandabridgestojustice@gmail.com
by the 2nd of October 2018 at 15:00hrs Rwanda, Local time in Doc
or Pdf Format marking that you are applying for the Internship Role with RBJ in
capital letters.
The
Cover letter should be addressed to:
The Coordinator
Rwanda Bridges to Justice
P.O.Box 6607
Nyarutarama, Kigali-Rwanda
Cover letter should be addressed to:
The Coordinator
Rwanda Bridges to Justice
P.O.Box 6607
Nyarutarama, Kigali-Rwanda
Suitable
applicants will be contacted by Rwanda Bridges to Justice for an interview.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
applicants will be contacted by Rwanda Bridges to Justice for an interview.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
GENDER
EQUALITY
EQUALITY
As
a non-governmental organization, RBJ strives to respect and promote gender
equality in all aspects of our work and we thus encourage female candidates to
apply.
a non-governmental organization, RBJ strives to respect and promote gender
equality in all aspects of our work and we thus encourage female candidates to
apply.
