Legal Intern

Provide support in the development, identification and institutionalization of standardized approaches and best practices to implement Justice for children Support community childcare workers (CCWs), LIP staff and other Volunteers in understanding justice for children programming and being sensitive to the needs of children in need of legal support. Support the capacity building of CCWs, Social workers and LIPs to undertake effective justice for children work. Support Social workers and LIPs in all administrative engagements with the Police and Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. Work very closely with Department of Social Development in provision for legal services Create community linkages for broader community engagement in justice for children work. Operationalize regular learning and sharing between partners on justice for children Contribute to quarterly and annually to strategic planning processes. Report any cases or suspicions of child safeguarding concerns via the established channels. Act as an ambassador for culture change. Play an active and committed role in embedding the national and international approaches to safeguarding and strengthening the consistency and quality of the JF Kapnek Trust’s response. Participate in reviewing JF Kapnek Safeguarding policies. Ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained Support the coordination and distribution of policies, procedures and safeguarding resources throughout the organisation. Facilitate linkages of primary packages through referrals Support OVC needs assessments and develop their care plans Ensure all case plans are updated and inform service provision Documentation of beneficiary information and record keeping Initiate and attend stakeholder meetings Requirements Bachelor’s degree in law Demonstrable knowledge of child development, children rights & specifically child abuse. Excellent verbal & written skills, proficient in English, Shona &/or Ndebele. Proficient in MS Office packages Bachelor’s Registered with the relevant professional body in Zimbabwe Working experience in providing Legal support to OVC Working understanding of the National Case Management System Proven understanding of linkages between HIV/AIDS and Child Protection. Conversant with community -based models in HIV and Child Protection Programming Excellent knowledge of various training and capacity building models (a must) Demonstrated understanding of the Education, Health and Child Protection Systems in Zimbabwe