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Research Assistant In Human Rights And Environmental Law Clinic

 

Job Description

The role is to enhance the work of the Human Rights and Environmental Law Clinic which works with students on public interest cases and research projects which aim to protect the environment and promote human rights. It aims to complement the work of the Transnational Law Institute and the Climate Law and Governance Centre. In particular the successful candidate will co-ordinate and support work on the Sundarbans Climate Justice Project (SCJP) and the related transnational remedies in environmental harm LLM module (TReH and CLE). The SCJP aims to document the effect and research legal solutions for the victims of climate change, both locally, nationally and transnationally and use clinical legal education as a pilot approach to resolve them.



Responsible to Sue Willman (Assistant Director at the Legal Clinic), providing assistance in the work of the HRE Clinic, also working with Emily Barritt and other King's staff in developing and implementing the SCJP. You will be responsible for ensuring the further development of the LLM module, including administrative aspects such as supporting the transfer of materials to KEATS. You will be expected to support the strategic development of the HRE clinic by identifying relevant funding and research opportunities, developing concept notes and assisting with the grant application process. You will also organise and minute meetings with partners and new contacts, in particular international NGO and community partners in relation to existing and potential projects. You will assist in directing and have some oversight of law students’ research, conduct research on occasions in relation to international environmental law, business and human rights and/or transnational environmental law. You will help produce reports including reporting to funders as needed. You will be expected to work from a decolonial and inclusive perspective.



Key Responsibilities:



1. Conducting legal research or supervising student research for the HRE Clinic on international /transnational/ environmental or human rights law including soft law remedies in the Clinical Legal Education context.



2. Liaising with partners, including UK barristers, academics outside the UK and research assistants, including to organise and record regular planning meetings.



3. Co-ordination and support of the development of the TReH module and other transnational education initiatives.



4. Supporting the Clinic Co-ordinator in relation to grant requirements, financial reporting and administrative aspects of the projects.



5. Assisting with obtaining future funding and drafting sections of grant applications. This is a key part of the role.



6. Contributing to media or social media about the HRE Clinic's activities as appropriate.




Qualifications

PhD candidate with Masters level degree in law.



Postgraduate degree in Law with knowledge and interest of human rights law and environmental law in an international context.



NB. this is a PhD candidate level role but candidates who have a Master’s qualification and are applying for PhD study will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 4 equivalent with an hourly rate of £18.08.



Skills

Skills, knowledge, and experience:



The role requires a law graduate with knowledge and interest of human rights law and environmental law in an international context. Project management experience, good written communication and administrative skills are also necessary.



Essential criteria



1. PhD candidate with Masters level degree in law, able to work with minimal supervision.



2. Commitment to working to increase access to environmental justice.



3. Availability to work for the clinic on average 14 hours per week (may be more in some weeks) to start by 22 February 2023 June and end by 22 July 2023 at the earliest. At least one day in person at the King’s building.



4. Competent in use of IT and teaching technology.



5. Interpersonal skills- ability to communicate well with students, clinic staff and external agencies, lawyers, supervisors and all



stakeholders in the UK and globally and show empathy where appropriate.



6. Good oral and written communication skills.



7. Relevant experience in the field of environmental law, international law, human rights and/or business and human rights.



8. Willing to attend training and comply with data protection requirements and GDPR.



9. Culturally competent, with a demonstratable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion.



10. Good project management and time management skills.



Desirable criteria



1. Some knowledge of social or environmental justice issues in India, in particular in the Sundarbans.



2. Some teaching or course development experience.



3. Experience of applying for research grants or other fundraising experience



4. PhD candidate in environmental or human rights related topic.



5. Knowledge of the Ruggie principles/ remedies in the business and human rights context

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The School of Politics & Economics will be recruiting Welcome Desk Assistants to help in the School Office for Welcome Week (16th September - 20th September 2024) and the first week of teaching (23rd September - 27th September 2024).  

This is a great opportunity to help welcome new and returning students at the start of the new term. Welcome Desk Assistants will staff the front desk of the School of Politics and Economics main office, Room 7.01 in Bush House North East Building. Throughout these weeks, the School Education Office will be attending academic and welcome inductions for students so you will be the first point of contact for student queries, helping with questions such as how to find timetables, access KEATS, signpost to wellbeing services or locate a room on campus.  

For more complex queries, you will take full details and contact information and pass on to the Programme teams for them to respond directly to the student. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your administration, communication, and support service skills as well as problem-solving, active listening and attentiveness.  

In-between queries, you will be asked to complete administrative tasks such as supporting us in designing a mentoring pilot scheme, reviewing and providing student perspectives on policies, testing submission forms and researching initiatives to support our careers offer.  

Welcome Desk Assistants will work in shifts, so we are looking for people who are available between 10-1PM or 1-4PM. Welcome Desk Assistants will be paid at a standard student rate of ?13.92 per hour.  

To apply for shifts for this role, please complete the questions on this job advert. If you pass our pre-screening, you will be invited for an informal call to discuss the role further.  

Please note, this role is open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students enrolled in the following departments which sit in the School of Politics and Economics: Department of Political Economy, European & International Studies, and King?s Russia Institute only. 



Qualifications

NONE



Skills
  • Excellent customer service - ability to interact and ask questions in a polite and friendly manner.
  • Patience - demonstrate patience and empathy, conveying information calmly and clearly.
  • Organisation - ability to multitask, clearly find documentation and keep a tidy workspace.
  • Technical - confident in using and guiding students on different platforms including timetables, Student Services Online and KEATS.
  • Information retention - you will be provided with guides and handbooks, but this can be a busy environment, so we are looking for candidates who can read and retain information so they can have this readily available for student queries. 

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King's Careers & Employability facilitates excellent career management and employability services, supporting our students and alumni, enabling them to develop effective career skills and build a platform for future success.  

The role 
We are recruiting for a Careers Engagement Assistant (CEA) to work closely with both the Marketing & Communications Officer and Assistant within the Student Careers Engagement team. This role will be marketing-focused but varied and offers the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. 

The role holders are expected to work 10 hours per week and set working patterns will be agreed upon job offer (in accordance with role-holders availability). The role will be based at King?s Strand Campus (Bush House) and the role will be hybrid (a mix between in-person and remote). There may be occasions where role-holders are expected to travel to other King?s campuses.  

Please note that the deadline for this vacancy is 05 September, 11:59pm.

Interviews will be held via Teams on 17 September and applicants must be available on this day for interview.  Full training and support will be provided. 

In your covering letter, please explain what your motivations are for applying for this role and include any relevant skills, experiences or interests you have.  

If you have any questions, please email greer.riddell@kcl.ac.uk.



Qualifications

n/a



Skills

Experience / Skills

Formal work experience is not essential for this role. We are seeking candidates with an interest and commitment to supporting our work. However, applicants with knowledge, experience or an interest in any of the following areas are desirable: 

Interest/experience in marketing and content creation (including design work, social media, photography and videography.

Interest in developing marketing ideas that attract students to attend events and engage with the wider King's Careers and Employability services.

Proficient with using Microsoft Office, Teams and computer systems. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a good knowledge of professional English, grammar and spelling. 

In your covering letter, please explain what your motivations are for applying for this role and include any relevant skills, experiences or interests you have. 

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Qualifications

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Skills

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