Microjustice Rwanda Intern-Field Officer Job Vacancy in Rwanda

Summary
Microjustice4All (MJ4All) is a Netherlands based non-governmental organization
that seeks to enhance the ‘access to rights’ for vulnerable groups in
post-conflict and emerging countries. It does so primarily by raising awareness
about the need to be registered (e.g. birth, civil registration, property
registration), by providing direct support to persons that have difficulties
accessing the procedures; and by advocating for pro-poor policies and
(simplified) procedures.

Currently, MJ4All coordinates programs in Serbia, Croatia, Argentina, Bolivia,
Peru, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda and is seeking to expand its Microjustice
network. In Rwanda, MJ4All has received a grant from Allen & Overy to
provide access to justice by implementing the Microjustice method.

Job Description
The Intern Field Officer Gicumbi (2) will implement Microjustice Activities.
The main activities consist of providing legal advice (consults) to vulnerable
people and the emerging middle-class, guided by the Microjustice Rwanda Legal
Department to help provide them with necessary legal documents (cases) and to
document these consults and cases. The Intern Field Officer Gicumbi is also
responsible to conduct outreach and mobilization activities, maintenance of
partnerships in Gicumbi district, support the implementation of
awareness-raising campaigns and legal education activities as well as undertake
survey activities (needs assessment and impact assessment). The Intern Field
Officer Gicumbi will maintain good relations with all partner organizations and
government officials in the Gicumbi district and work in line with the project
implementation plan and corresponding budget.

Qualifications  
• Preferably work experience in the field of international cooperation, legal
aid/services and civil society & community development;
• BA-level; (Community) Development, Law, or Economy, Social Science;
• Experience in community development at community or local levels;
• Experience in reaching out to communities, providing trainings and raising
awareness;
• Experience in conducting field research, conducting interviews and working
with questionnaires;
• Skills include good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills with experience
in networking and working with partners at community and local levels
(cooperatives, farmers, associations, local government officials, private
sector, NGOs and local community based organizations);
• Experience working with or in international and donor organizations with
implementation of participatory projects;
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Kinyarwanda and preferably a working
knowledge of Swahili and French;
• Working knowledge of Rwandan law will be considered a valuable asset;
• Living in Gicumbi district.

NB:
– only selected candidates will be contacted for interview
– The internship is a full-time
– Lunch and transport will be provided

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to:  Microjustice Rwanda
Program Manager Eloi Rutaganira and Microjustice Rwanda Head Legal Department
Bonnylove Ingabire with “Field
Officer Gicumbi” as the subject line. Please ensure your CV
contains full contact details, including a telephone number.