Human rights jobs in east africa

Natural Justice is an African non-profit organization specializing in environmental justice. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialize in human rights, climate law and environmental law to pursue social, climate and environmental justice. Natural Justice has been working with communities, NGOs, and government agencies in Kenya since 2009. Natural Justice strives to enhance ...

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Eastern and Western Africa, and the Middle East. Summary The Programme Assistants will...

Natural Justice is an organisation rooted in the struggles of communities in Africa. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialise in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environmental justice. What we re looking for Natural Justice seeks a full-time Senior Finance and Operations Officer (SFOO)- East Africa Hub, to be responsible for the financial managem...

JOB SUMMARY:CARE is a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) fighting global poverty through humanitarian relief and long-term development Initiatives, and with a specific focus on promoting gender equality, particularly promoting women and girls rights.We see advocacy as a pathway to scale our impact and contribute to systems strengthening. Our intention is to be locally led a...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark's largest and the world's leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organisation. Our vision is to assist communities affected by displacement, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future.DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn...

JOB SUMMARY:CARE is a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) fighting global poverty through humanitarian relief and long-term development Initiatives, and with a specific focus on promoting gender equality, particularly promoting women and girls rights.We see advocacy as a pathway to scale our impact and contribute to systems strengthening. Our intention is to be locally led a...

The ideal candidate will understand the fundamentals of building and delivering advocacy strategy and implementation plan, can contribute to building this capacity with colleagues throughout the region; with experience advocating for the human rights in development or/and humanitarian contexts.ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Goal SettingInform and contribute to the implementation of the Global Advoc...

About Trócaire Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world's most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle Ea...

The ideal individual will help us continue to drive the growth of ERM's business in Social Performance across a wide range of business sectors in the Africa and across the EMEA region. They will be able to draw on a global network of ERM Partners and consultants working with clients on a broad range of social consulting issues. As a key contributor to this important sector within ERM's strategic ...

CARE International is a major humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects. Summary The ideal candidate will understand the fundamentals of building and delivering advocacy strategy and implementation plan, can contribute to building this capacity with colleagues throughout the region; with experience advocating for the human rights in developme...

ERM established its office in Nairobi in 2014 as part of a continued expansion initiative in East Africa to meet the needs of our global and local clients who are increasingly investing in this region of Africa. The ideal individual will help us continue to drive the growth of ERM s business in Social Performance across a wide range of business sectors in the Africa and across the EMEA region. Th...

UN Women ESARO seeks to hire an intern to support the EVAW and Women, Peace and Security portfolios in these efforts, working under the direct supervision of the EVAW Policy Specialist/ WPS Policy Specialist and in collaboration with country offices and regional partners in East and Southern Africa.Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupport the EVAW/WPS Units to review/conduct research and analysis on re...

About DRCThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark's largest and the world's leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organisation. Our vision is to assist communities affected by displacement, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future.DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) operates in Burundi,...

The International Crisis Group is offering an excellent learning opportunity to work closely with our East & Southern Africa Project team. This is a volunteer internship to assist its Project Director and Analysts in their daily activities. This is a desk-based position that requires a natural flair for political conflict analysis, flexibility, intelligence and hard work, and offers an excellent ...

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Summary UN Women ESARO seeks to hire an intern to support the EVAW and Women, Peace and Security portfolios in th...

This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent reports to the Head of Office (HoO) Office for the Climate Crisis Coordinator.ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Monitors, analyzes and reports on trends and developments...

Job Description The International Crisis Group is offering an excellent learning opportunity to work closely with our East & Southern Africa Project team. This is a volunteer internship to assist its Project Director and Analysts in their daily activities. This is a desk-based position that requires a natural flair for political conflict analysis, flexibility, intelligence and hard work, and offe...

Summary The International Crisis Group is offering an excellent learning opportunity to work closely with our East & Southern Africa Project team. This is a volunteer internship to assist its Project Director and Analysts in their daily activities. This is a desk-based position that requires a natural flair for political conflict analysis, flexibility, intelligence and hard work, and offers an ex...

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering Summary This temporary job opening is being advertised ...

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Eastern and Western Africa, and the Middle East. Purpose of the position Aga Khan Foun...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) is currently seeking to employ competent personnel to fill the following vacant positi...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. LEGAL/PROGRAMME OFFICER FORCED MIGRATION PROGRAMME (REF: FMP Responsibilities Reporting to the Coordinator Forc...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. PROGRAMME OFFICER ADVOCACY GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (AGCP) PROGRAMME (Ref: KCS/PO-NRB/APP) Summary ...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. Key duties and responsibilities include: Assist the Programme/Legal Officer Forced Migration Programme in devel...