Lilian Nyalusi (She / Her)

I am a lawyer with over 7 year's professional experience in human rights, protection, access to justice and legal aid obtained through my work and study in Tanzania. I possess a university degree in Law. I have proven management and programme development experience from International Humanitarian and Development context working with Government and UNHCR. I have significant knowledge of International Human Rights Law, with stress on Refugee Law and Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. Additionally, I have proven experience and knowledge on GBV and women rights. I have supported Women Housing, Land and Property Rights in Tanzania through provision of legal aid clinics, counselling and draft of legal documents. I provided capacity building trainings Security of Tenure to the members of the Land Tribunals and relevant Duty Bearers and Policy Makers on Land through working closely with key officials. improve access to justice through a combination of support to traditional and formal Develop programs that increase access to legal aid and promote more efficient use of alternative dispute resolution methods, especially related to land disputes. Develop systems that link the informal and traditional systems to the formal legal system. Housing, Land and Property Rights Advocacy on succession and property rights Training stakeholders on access to justice in the context of land and property rights Having worked with the Women's Legal Aid Centre (WLAC), I started up a Project for Women We Stand: Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Refugee Women and Girls Project in Nyarugusu and Mtabila Refugee Camp based in Kasulu-Tanzania. Funded by a UK based organization WomanKind Worldwide and The Baring Foundation. Again, I successfully started up a Project of Strengthening Community Response to Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG), Harmful Tradition Practices (HTP), Child Early Forced Marriage (CEFM) in Nyarugusu, Refugee camp at Kasulu District and Kibondo Host Community and prevention of FGM in Kajiado and Tnzoia counties in Kenya implemented by FIDA organisiation under the UKAID Match. I successfully established Paralegal Units in the six (6) Districts in Kigoma region. I developed proposals, reports and tools for the implementation of the program activities included protection monitoring, advocacy, case management, capacity building and direct material support. I also possess proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation, promotion and diplomacy skills coupled with proven analytical and writing skills, significant understanding of the concept of advocacy in complex emergencies, ability to quickly develop good insight and understanding of the conflict, the human rights situation and the political environment of the program country, proven experience in international protection and advocacy work, political and cultural awareness, experience of working in areas where insecurity is a major issue, experience in international humanitarian work. I have proven experience in training and have conducted several trainings and developed a comprehensive training manual for Paralegals with the Legal Service Facility (LSF) in Tanzania. I am fluent in the English and Kiswahili languages, both written and verbal and above average computer literacy. I am goal and action oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. I have the ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances gained through my experience working in volatile societies and emergencies. I am flexible and creative, with a sense of humor and can inspire, motivate, coach and mentor staff and colleagues at work. I can combine theoretical skills and analyses with operational solutions and deliver projects in accordance to targets, goals and indicators within the stipulated timelines.