The Assistant Legal Officer will provide support to the legal team by conducting research, reviewing policies, and assessing legal frameworks with a focus on health, education, policy, and human rights law. This role requires a keen interest in policy development, legal research, and data protection compliance.

• Job Location: Abuja
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not stated

SCIDaR is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social, and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research, and knowledge generation. The organization works primarily to benefit disadvantaged and underserved populations across Nigeria and is expanding into West and Central African countries.

• Legal Research
• Conduct in-depth legal research on national and international laws, policies, and best practices, particularly related to health, international development, and human rights.
• Review existing legal frameworks and policies to assess compliance with human rights standards.
• Assist in the identification of gaps in existing policies and suggest areas for reform.
• Policy Review & Analysis
• Human Rights Advocacy
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Protection and Privacy Compliance
• General Legal Support

• Demonstrated interest in policy review and development, research, and human rights advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding high ethical standards.
• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR.
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace.
• Ability to synthesise complex legal issues into practical recommendations.
• Basic understanding of data protection and privacy laws.
• Strong organisational and document management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and BL.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports, documenting findings into research papers or publications.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here .

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit

This role is ideal for a qualified legal professional with an LLB and BL who is passionate about policy development, human rights advocacy, and data protection compliance. It offers the opportunity to work with a respected nonprofit institution and contribute to meaningful legal and policy reforms.

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