Human Rights Adviser

Prisoners Abroad; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A human rights charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding communicator with a legal degree to provide crucial advice to British embassies on human rights issues. The role involves supporting caseworkers and providing training on relevant topics. The ideal candidate should have a robust understanding of human rights law and experience in advising on fair trials and prisoner rights. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of British nationals abroad.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills essential for advising embassies and consulates.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human rights law related to fair trials and prisoner rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to British embassies and consulates on human rights issues.
• Support caseworkers with information on individual cases.
• Conduct training on Human Rights topics as needed.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Comprehensive knowledge of human rights law

Education

Legal degree

Formal qualification in human rights

Job description

Prisoners Abroad is a unique welfare and human rights charity providing advice and emotional support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family and friends throughout the trauma.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide crucial advice to British embassies, consulates and country caseworkers at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on human rights issues affecting British nationals abroad, including claims of torture and cases where a British national could be or has been sentenced to death. You will also support Prisoners Abroad's caseworkers with advice and information on individual cases, ensuring a holistic approach is taken to supporting people jointly, and provide training on Human Rights topics as needed.

Qualifications

An outstanding communicator with an in-depth, comprehensive practical knowledge of human rights law (particularly relating to fair trials and prisoner rights), you must hold a legal degree and a formal qualification in human rights.