Volunteer Lawyers Needed at Asylum Access Tanzania (AATZ)

Volunteer Lawyers Needed at Asylum Access Tanzania (AATZ)
Description:
Volunteer Legal Advocate
Asylum Access
Legal services provider for refugees

Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) – Dar es Salaam
in Tanzania

Asylum Access Tanzania (AATZ) solicits applications from well-prepared candidates with impeccable writing, persuasive advocacy skills and a passion for social justice who are ready to commit themselves to spending six months or more in Tanzania. Volunteer Legal Advocates (VLAs) will provide legal counsel, advice and advocacy on behalf of refugees seeking asylum, resettlement or the assertion of other legal rights. VLAs play an integral part of AATZ’s team and will get the opportunity to work with UNHCR and Tanzanian Government representatives to coordinate and strengthen the involvement of AATZ in decisions affecting refugee rights.