The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Unit of the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, is recruiting for the part-time position of Student Project Associate under a nine-month contract beginning on 1 April 2021 and ending on 31 December 2021, renewable based on performance and continued funding. 

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Currently, registered University of Pretoria students are encouraged to apply.

Required qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field such as social sciences.

Recommended qualification:
A Master’s degree in law or a related field such as social sciences.

Required knowledge and competencies:

• Knowledge of both the South African and international legal and developmental framework around LGBTI rights.
• Familiarity of the South African and international LGBTI landscape in terms of networks, issues, histories and the political and legal landscape.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards LGBTI issues, challenges and individual and group needs.
• Proven competence in administrative work including organising workshops, seminars, conferences and trainings, updating and populating the Unit’s web page on a regular basis, being custodian of project and Unit materials and resources, organising meetings, taking minutes and following up on matters and tasks.
• Ability to plan and run online and media campaigns on pertinent and current LGBTI issues.
• Competence in effectively communicating organisational stands through statements and opinion pieces.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, conscientiousness and the ability to go the extra mile.

Recommended knowledge and competencies:

• Knowledge and competence in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating activities and short-term projects.
• Good budgeting and financial management and monitoring skills.
• Familiarity with local and international human rights bodies and the ability to work in cooperation with them with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English. Knowledge of French, Portuguese or one South African language is an added advantage.

Work hours:
A maximum of 20 hours a week.

Salary:
In accordance with the University of Pretoria policy for students associates.

Closing date:
21 March 2021

Process: Applications should be submitted with a CV and letter of motivation containing a self-evaluation related to the stipulated requirements of the position to ayodele.sogunro@up.ac.za