Assistant Legal Officer – Policy and Legal Review at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social, and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research, and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors in Nigeria and beyond. Through evidence-based interventions, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships. We aim to strengthen healthcare systems and promote sustainable development. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding our footprint to several West and Central African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Legal Officer – Policy and Legal Review

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment type: Full-time
Project: Legal and Compliance
Job Category: Assistant Officer

Description and Objectives

• The Assistant Legal Officerwill provide support to the legal team by conducting research, reviewing policies, and assessing legal frameworks with a focus on health, education, policy and human rights law.
• The role requires a keen interest in policy development, legal research, and analysis of laws and policies relating to health, education, human rights, social justice, and related areas.
• The candidate will contribute to projects that review and shape laws and policies to align with best practices and international human rights standards.

Technical Responsibilities
Legal Research:

• Conduct in-depth legal research on national and international laws, policies, and best practices, particularly related to health, international development and human rights
• Review existing legal frameworks and policies to assess compliance with human rights standards
• Assist in the identification of gaps in existing policies and suggest areas for reform

Policy Review & Analysis:

• Analyse laws, regulations, and policies, with an emphasis on their impact on development and human rights
• Draft reports, briefs, and legal opinions on policy implications and legal reforms
• Support the development of new policy proposals that align with human rights principles

Human Rights Advocacy:

• Assist in the preparation of advocacy materials aimed at advancing human rights legislation or challenging existing legal frameworks
• Monitor and document human rights violations and provide legal analysis to support advocacy efforts

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in ensuring the organization complies with statutory obligations, governance policies, and internal controls.
• Support the legal team in board meeting preparations, board documents and minutes and general board support

Legal Documentation:

• Support the drafting of legal documents, contracts, and policy papers
• Assist in reviewing legal submissions to ensure they meet required standards

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including human rights organizations, government agencies, and international bodies, to gather information and collaborate on legal and policy reforms
• Attend relevant meetings, forums, and workshops to represent the legal team and gather insights on emerging issues

General Legal Support:

• Provide administrative and legal support to the legal team as needed
• Assist in preparing materials for legal training sessions or presentations
• Stay updated on emerging human rights trends and legislative changes

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and BL
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports, and documenting findings in research papers or publications;

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including human rights organizations, government agencies, and international bodies, to gather information and collaborate on legal and policy reforms
• Attend relevant meetings, forums, and workshops to represent the legal team and gather insights on emerging issues

General Legal Support:

• Provide administrative and legal support to the legal team as needed
• Assist in preparing materials for legal training sessions or presentations
• Stay updated on emerging human rights trends and legislative changes.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and BL
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports, and documenting findings in research papers or publications;

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in policy review and development, research and human rights advocacy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding high ethical standards;
• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace.

Language:

• English

Terms of Appointment

• This is a position based at SCIDaR headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria;

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online