Freedom Under Law (FUL) aims to promote democracy under law and advance understanding of and respect for the rule of law and the principle of legality in Southern Africa.
It does this principally by instituting or joining in litigation from time to time to combat and correct institutional conduct in conflict with the rule of law.
Based in Johannesburg, Freedom Under Law (FUL) seeks to appoint a
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Freedom Under Law (FUL) seeks to appoint an Executive Officer. The Executive Officer reports to the FUL Board of Directors and is responsible for providing leadership and executing the strategy of the organisation. Together with the Board, the Executive Officer formulates the vision and overall strategy of FUL. It is envisaged that a strategic review planned for early 2022 will see a reorientation and possible expansion of FUL’s role. It is hoped that the newly appointed Executive Officer will help drive this process and the resulting vision.
Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Communicating and executing the organisation’s strategy on a day-to-day basis
Leading and helping formulate appropriate legal interventions
Fundraising
Overseeing the financial and human resources administration of the organisation as its sole employee
Ensures communication and, where appropriate, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Formulating and participating in advocacy campaigns intended to promote FUL’s litigation initiatives or otherwise profile rule of law and constitutional concerns
The Executive Officer must meet the following criteria:
A law degree and/or post-graduate qualification in law
Approximately ten years relevant experience in a law-related field
Knowledge of and familiarity with South Africa’s public interest law sector
Ability to interact and communicate constructively with a broad range of partners from persons in government, donors, legal professionals and civil society
Public relations, media liaison and advocacy skills as the public face of FUL
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Wednesday 05th January 2022 to [email protected]