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About JCTR
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a research, education and advocacy team that promotes study and action on issues linking Christian Faith and social justice in Zambia and Malawi. JCTR began in 1988 as a project of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the Society of Jesus and is similar in orientation to other Jesuit social Centres around the world
About Internship
Three (3) Legal Volunteer (Internship) Roles at JCTR The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is looking for three (3) Legal Volunteers to take up internship roles at JCTR. This is an opportunity to acquire practical legal skills and training in our Faith and Justice Department. The JCTR is a research, education and advocacy team that promotes study and action on issues linking Christian Faith and social justice in Zambia. JCTR's vision is to have a society where faith promotes justice for all in all spheres of life, especially for the poor.
Location: Lusaka
Duration: Flexible
Work Type: Hybrid (in-person and online)
Work Hours: Flexible Reporting: Manager, Faith and Justice Department Start Date: 18 September 2023
Job Description
Conduct research, analysis and draft documents;
Assist JCTR with providing input on requests for legislation and policy reviews from various government ministries and the National Assembly;
Prepare submissions for Parliamentary Committees at the National Assembly; Prepare legal opinions for JCTR on matters of public interest;
Represent JCTR in meetings with stakeholders including CSOs, NGOs, Government and
International Organisations; and Perform administrative tasks and execute incidental instructions necessary to fulfil the demands of the role as instructed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be a senior law student, recent graduate with a Bachelor of Laws Degree or postgraduate qualification, looking to acquire practice legal skills, experience and exposure.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their Letter of Motivation and CV to the Director by way of email to director@jctr.org.zm and cc'ing Fr. Alex Muyebe whose address is alexmuyebe@gmail.com.
Note:
The Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, 13 September 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short virtual interview after which successful candidates will be selected by Friday, 15 September 2023