Application Deadline: 1 November 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Amnesty International Graduate Governance Fellowship. Amnesty International South Africa NPC (AISA) is recruiting a young law graduate at the start of their career as a Graduate Governance Fellow to assist Amnesty and its Board of Directors with drafting of documents, research, analysis, policy formulation and execution of governance and other projects in Amnesty’s Johannesburg office.
Amnesty International South Africa is looking for a self-motivated, independent person at the start of their career to help us achieve excellence in NGO governance. Candidates should be committed to Amnesty International’s values and goals, and have a demonstrable history of activism in areas related to Amnesty’s work.
The fellowship will run for up to 11 months from the start of January 2025 until the end of November 2025.
The fellow will work closely with the Board and the Executive Director and staff, using their legal and policy skillset to develop and support Amnesty’s governance policies and tasks. In addition, the fellow will also benefit from direct exposure to Amnesty’s partners in human rights work through Amnesty’s structured job-shadowing partnerships at legal firms and/or public interest law organisations.
Requirements
- A law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) or any related degree.
- Fluency in two South African languages is recommended.
Competencies and Skills required
- Ability to interact with staff at all levels, and communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues
- Ability to write clearly and concisely (without the need for significant editorial revision) and to proof-read policy, research, campaign and advocacy materials – often under tight timeframes
- Ability to gather and process large amounts of legal and governance information
- Ability to make presentations
- Ability to accurately analyse issues and apply systematic reasoning to formulate a response
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work self-sufficiently with some guidance
- Willingness to travel
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and the ability to work from home or to travel for work if needed.
Personal qualities required
- A demonstrated commitment to activism and human rights
- Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of
people, across all levels and various forms of media - Emotional intelligence
- Attention to detail and a high level of integrity
- Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines
- Reflective, open to learning and to self-care.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of R16 000
- Direct exposure to Amnesty’s partners in human rights, including leading law firms and
NGOs, through Amnesty’s structured job-shadowing partnerships - Continuous learning and in-house training opportunities
- Flexibility in working hours and extensive time working from home.
Additional Info
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview, in which case they consent to the
verification of their qualifications, background checks and a short test to assess the
suitability of a candidate - The successful candidate will be informed by 13 December 2024
- Candidates will be expected to start work as soon as 2 January 2025, and undergo
induction and training - Amnesty International or any of our partners in the job shadowing programme may require
a candidate to sign a non-disclosure or other additional agreement - Amnesty International South Africa reserves the right not to fill this position.
How to Apply:
Submit a motivational letter, short CV including the details of three contactable
references, a sample of your own writing on any legal or policy topic (which may include
a university assignment or dissertation) and a copy of your academic transcript by no
later than 01 November 2024 to the following address: [email protected]
- For non-South African nationals or permanent residents, it is the responsibility of the
applicant to attain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs, and employment
will depend on a valid work permit being in place - Amnesty is committed to racial and gender transformation and encourages previously
disadvantaged individuals to apply.
If you have not heard from us by the 01 December 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Amnesty International Graduate Governance Fellowship