Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is the Local Chapter of Transparency International (TI). GII was launched in December 1999, as a non-partisan, non-profit civil empowerment organisation focused on the delivery of essential themes necessary for the creation of a National Integrity System. GII focuses solely on the fight against corruption. In pursuit of its vision of a corrupt free Ghana, it has already established itself as the leading non-governmental organisation (NGO) combating corruption. In this direction, GII has led numerous initiatives aimed at promoting democracy, transparency, accountability and good governance as well as anti-corruption focusing on awareness raising, advocacy for policy change and research.

Job Summary

•   The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local Chapter of Transparency International (TI), the leading international NGO devoted to combating corruption is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position of Advocacy and Legal Advice (ALAC) Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•   Ensure that ALAC provides client-friendly, professional and quality legal advice and guidance to victims and witnesses of corruption
•   Work with an ALAC Lawyer to ensure all cases receive adequate legal advice and/or are followed to secure redress from appropriate state/private institutions
•   Oversee the systematic collection of ALAC complaints to update ALAC Database
•   Analyse ALAC information and carry out advocacy for reforms
•   Design and carry out public sensitizations and mobile ALACs
•   Develop and maintain close working relationship with key partners
•   Organise Review Committee/Stakeholder meetings

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The qualified candidate must have a Masters Degree in Law, Political Science, Conflict Resolution, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.
•   3-5 years working experience.
•   Good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, knowledge of and experience in governance issues, anti-corruption advocacy, project proposal writing and fund raising are fundamental requirements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Applicants should forward a letter of application setting out their Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and a CV of not more than 3 pages and the names and contact details of 2 referees to:

The Executive Director
Ghana Integrity Initiative
Private Mail Bag CT 317
Cantonments, Accra

OR

Email: jobs.gii@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 July, 2016

•   Please, no telephone or personal enquiries will be entertained.
•   Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview by Thursday, July 14, 2016.