The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that wages justice by providing legal aid to victims of human rights abuses around the world.

We are seeking an exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, and passionate problem‑solver based in Africa to join our team as Operations Coordinator for our Waging Justice for Women program (WJW). WJW provides free legal aid to women and girls to defend their rights, including their right to be free from child marriage, violence and discrimination.. This role combines program logistics and operations, administrative support, and coordination of our WJW program.

This position will report to the Program Director of WJW. Candidates should be based in and have the right to work in Africa, with a preference for: South Africa, Malawi or Kenya.

This is a full-time position for an early-career professional. The ideal candidate has experience on the African continent on issues related to women’s rights  or with civil society, legal or human rights organizations.

About Waging Justice for Women

Waging Justice for Women provides free legal aid to women and girls to defend their rights, including their right to be free from child marriage, violence and discrimination. With our partners across Africa, we provide free legal support to women and children, challenge unjust laws through the courts and support the next generation of justice champions through an annual fellowship for young women lawyers. In its first two years, the program has provided over 9,000 women and girls in Africa with advice on their legal rights and represented women for free in hundreds of cases in court.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Logistics and Operations

• Provide operational support for WJW’s program and projects, including day-to-day activities.

WJW Fellowship Program Support includes:

• Coordinate core elements of the WJW Fellowship Program, including recruitment,  onboarding, and ongoing support of WJW Fellows throughout the fellowship year.
• Communicate directly with the WJW Fellows to facilitate a smooth and rewarding fellowship year, including managing logistical details, identifying wellness and mentoring needs, and escalating challenges to the Program Director.
• Coordinate events such as the annual in-person fellowship convening, including planning, logistics, travel, and communication
• Schedule and manage online training sessions, check‑ins, and communication with fellows and host organizations.
• Support the Program Director in monitoring, evaluation, and learning by coordinating data collection, analyzing feedback, and identifying  opportunities for sharing success stories with external stakeholders
• Maintain the alumni network by keeping an updated list of alumni contact details, coordinating their attendance at key alumni events, and supporting communication and interaction between fellowship cohorts.

Administration support includes:

• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in internal/external meetings; record notes and track action items.
• Manage WJW documents, project management tools, and knowledge resources in line with CFJ’s data management policy.
• Provide scheduling and administrative support for program staff, including coordinating travel in line with CFJ’s security protocols. 
• Coordinate and support WJW’s collaboration with partners and consultants in the region and internationally, including support for the drafting and execution of agreements, tracking deadlines, and maintaining the contract management system.  
• Liaise with external HR, finance, on-the-ground partners, pro bono partners and the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, as needed, to ensure smooth coordination of WJW’s operational needs and strengthen collaborative relationships.
• Manage general inboxes and external inquiries for WJW.
• Support cross‑departmental and cross-organizational projects and events involving WJW.
• Help develop WJW’s program budget.
• Track expense reports, reimbursements, vendor invoices, and travel expenses for WJW team members.
• Support drafting of grant applications, donor reports, and communications content.
• Implement protocols to improve workflow, compliance, and program outputs.
• Assist with onboarding of personnel to the WJW team, including by preparing and implementing orientation schedules, and coordinating on IT and HR needs.

·       Any other task or project assigned by the WJW Program Director.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English and outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across cultures.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem‑solving ability.
• Passion for CFJ’s mission and willingness to contribute across the board as part of a small team.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Knowledge or prior exposure to NGOs, human rights, or advocacy work.
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency with videoconference facilitation, spreadsheets, powerpoint, AI tools, and other applications such as Zoom, Tresorit, or Asana.
• Experience in organizing international gatherings such as conferences or convenings.
• Fluency in a language other than English.
• Experience/education in law, international law/ relations, or business management.

Location

Candidates should be based in and have the right to work in an African country, with a preference for: South Africa, Malawi or Kenya. The post holder may be required to travel for key events and meetings.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role will be adjusted according to the candidate’s location and converted to be paid in local currency. For example:

·      The salary for Kenya or Malawi will be in a range equivalent to $35,000 - $40,000 USD.

·      The salary for South Africa will be in a range equivalent to $40,000 - $45,000 USD.

CFJ provides a laptop to employees, reimbursement for eligible office supply expenses, reimbursement of eligible phone and internet expenses, and an annual professional development budget. CFJ also offers employer contributions towards health and dental insurance coverage and an annual Paid Time Off policy that includes 25 vacation days, 4 personal days, and statutory holidays.

CFJ is committed to diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

This recruitment will involve interviews, reference checks, and a background check. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This advert will be closed once the role is filled.