Legal Researcher

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Corruption Watch is a non-profit organization launched in January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us and use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions. Corruption Watch is based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, and currently has the following vacancy:

Corruption Watch seeks to appoint a Legal Reseacher to be based in Braamfontein – Johannesburg.

The purpose of this role is to provide general support to the Corruption Watch Legal and Investigations unit though the execution of various tasks, including but not limited to:

Legal research and writing, drafting of reports, drafting of legal submissions, investigative work, project planning and execution, advocacy, liaising and coordinating with external stakeholders, fundraising for projects, ensuring quality reporting and doing media interviews and other media related work including publishing of media statements and opinion pieces

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing project proposals including planning, execution, liaising with stakeholders and making recommendations
Engage in advocacy work to advance public support, policy and legislative changes, focused on developing strategies and interventions
Legal research and writing
Conducting investigations and drafting reports
General administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Legal degree
3 Years’ experience in a similar role would be advantageous
Fundraising experience
General understanding of the South African political climate
Strategic thinker
Legal research
Attention to detail
Advanced communication skills
Good Writing, organizational and computer skills
Project planning
Excellent presentation skills
Public speaking

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Good team player
Accountable and Responsible
Self-starter
Good attitude and hard working
Good interpersonal skills

CV’s may be emailed to: [email protected]

For more about Corruption Watch, refer to www.corruptionwatch.org.za

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