Legal and Advocacy Advisor Sudan

Legal Action Worldwide is an independent non-profit association comprised of creative human rights lawyers and jurists, united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access their right to a remedy. LAW’s team operates in conflict-affected contexts combining national and international expertise with a deep understanding of victim and survivor needs and wishes. We work directly with survivors and their communities, building their capacity to meaningfully engage with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver the justice that survivors need, and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.

Across 18 countries, and in collaboration with survivors, their communities and national justice actors, LAW undertakes creative accountability strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. LAW’s vision is "A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.”

LAW’s Sudan Program

In Sudan we represent survivors and victims of human rights violations, including gender-based violence, in groundbreaking case files. We work closely with national partners and lawyers on domestic, regional and international litigation processes, implementing of survivor centred approaches to transitional and transformative justice, and on advancing gender equality through legal aid and legislation.

The Legal and Advocacy Advisor will be a self-starter, capable of delivering the highest quality legal advice and services to some of the most marginalised victims and survivors in all areas of advocacy and communication. You will work closely and collaboratively with LAW’s communication manager and taking strategic advice from the programme manager and senior management. You will also help support the programme team in Sudan to design and implement legal representation initiatives, high level advocacy and strong referral pathways encompassing holistic services producing and reviewing hard-hitting evidence-based reports that strengthen LAW’s advocacy and visibility.

MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION

Where? The position will be based at LAW’s office in Nairobi, Kenya with travel opportunities to the regions.

Duration? This position is funded and available for 12 months on a full-time basis with possibility to be extended.

Salary: Competitive salary (based on experience) plus benefits apply.

More detail:

You are a collaborative team player with significant expertise in human rights law, advocacy, communications, and external representation. You are able to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences.

The postholder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Legal:

• Provide support to LAW’s litigation initiatives aimed at justice and accountability for victims and survivors of international crimes and human rights violations, including research, drafting, advice, and coordination;
• Develop high quality legal documents including submissions, position papers, reports, concept notes and legal briefs.

Advocacy and Communications:

• Develop and implement the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Devise advocacy priorities and strategies, working closely with the programme staff to identify advocacy opportunities;
• Provide logistical and organisational support for events, including liaising with panellists, drafting concept notes and agendas, preparing flyers, coordinating participant communications, and arranging flights and accommodation.
• Lead on LAW’s innovation and thought-leadership, including through LAW’s expert roundtables.
• Promote the profile and visibility of the organisation and represent LAW on national and regional platforms, when required.
• Draft a range of written materials, including news releases, op-eds, blog postings, policy analyses and review reports and documents prepared by others.
• Develop and/or review publications, press releases, talking points, newsletters, case studies, social media content, and other communication products as required.
• Coordinate and ensure that the website and social media content related to our work is up to date and engaging audiences.
• Any other duties as specified by the Program Manager, Communications Manager and Senior Management Team.

About You

• A degree in law, with post-graduate experience in human rights law, journalism, international relations or a related field.

• 5 years’ demonstrated experience working in a similar role within an NGO/INGO is preferred. Ideally in human rights or humanitarian field.
• Exceptional speaker with outstanding communication skills, verbal and written in both English and Arabic will be an advantage.

• Excellent track record of drafting skills and significant experience in drafting proposals and reports within the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human rights law, international criminal law, humanitarian law and public international law.
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to effectively manage individual and project workplans in a fast-paced environment and to effectively problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Track record and experience in advocacy and public speaking.
• Demonstrated experience of project management and implementation of delivering communications plans and strategies is preferred.
• Flexibility and ability to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects; ability to prioritise tasks, particularly under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of the wider team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy.

LAW is looking for an experienced Legal and Advocacy Advisor to join our dynamic team, contributing to impactful work in fragile and conflict-affected settings across Africa.

The closing date for applications is 9th January 2026

To apply please click on this link: https://legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/83

At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.

To learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org.