Careers
You can become involved with LAW in a number of different ways. With your help, LAW can expand its work to new regions and obtain redress for more people who have suffered from human rights violations.
To find out about other ways you can get involved please visit our Get Involved page.
Current opportunities
Finance Coordinator (Kenya)
We are seeking for an exceptional skilled and experienced Finance Coordinator to join our dedicated team to deliver comprehensive finance services to the programmes.
Media Advisor (Consultant)
LAW is currently looking for a Media Advisor to work on a consultancy framework agreement to support ad hoc assignments, working on projects and deliverables. The Media Advisor will lead and promote the development and implementation of LAWs media strategy, opportunities, approaches, and initiatives to enhance visibility and awareness and of LAW’s work.
Legal Fellow (Litigation)
LAW is seeking Legal Fellow(s) to support the work of its litigation in domestic, regional, and international courts and mechanisms in the areas of international human rights and international criminal law.
Finance Intern
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual, with skills in financial accounting. This is a unique opportunity to learn and work in an international human rights organisation. You will report to the Finance Officer and work closely with the Finance teams based in Geneva and field offices to strengthen LAW’s financial and administrative procedures.
Consultancy - Consolidating LAW Global Theory of Change
LAW’s rapid growth over the last few years and the related expansion of the number of programmes and offices would benefit from updating the current theory of change (TOC) of the Global Strategy and accompanying M&E tools and policy.
Programme Manager (Ukraine)
LAW seeks a Programme Manager to lead its new Programme in Ukraine. Working closely with LAW’s senior management team and the Legal Officer on ground, the successful candidate will contribute to set up LAW field presence in Kyiv and develop and implement the Programme objectives while ensuring a survivor-centred approach throughout programme implementation.
Expert Advisor on Crimes Against and Affecting Children
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is taking the lead to strengthen the international response to all survivors of sexual violence through targeted and impactful legal support responding to survivors’ stated needs and priorities. LAW’s inclusive approach will deliver high quality services to some of the most marginalised victims of sexual violence, by focusing on children, and particularly boys and LGBTQI+.
Legal Advisor - Somalia and Ethiopia
LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia/Ethiopia. The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups.
Research Expert Consultant
LAW is working to support accountability actions for Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) and other atrocity crimes in Myanmar. In this framework, LAW is looking to recruit an individual with experience in gathering statistical and qualitative data on human rights' violations in conflict-affected areas and experience in compiling and drafting complex analytic report for the consumption of wide range of audiences including, civil society, the UN, and the diplomatic community. The research will seek to address major gaps in understanding CRSV rates and severity in Myanmar.
Legal Fellowships
LAW offers 6 month legal fellowships. Legal fellowships, along with all other job vacancies, will be advertised above.
Research
We encourage law firms, think tanks and universities to partner with LAW on our projects. If you are interested in establishing a research partnership with LAW, please contact