Job Description

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking applications from enthusiastic students in South Africa who are looking to gain professional experience in the field of law under IWMI's internship program. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with IWMI staff at its headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and regional offices across Asia and Africa. The intern will be based at IWMI's office in Pretoria, South Africa, and will telecommute to the institute's headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
During this internship period, the intern will assist in the following areas:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the legal department by reviewing donor agreements and regulations and identifying main compliance areas in donor agreements.
• Compare laws from different jurisdictions where IWMI has regional/project offices.
• Review and check the laws and regulations governing the incorporation and operation of international organizations in South Africa.
• Review and check the laws and regulations granting immunities and privileges to international organizations in South Africa.
• Check the procedure for registering trademarks and patents in South Africa.

Requirements

• Undergraduates or recent graduates with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree.
• Familiarity with national laws in South Africa related to employment, taxation, social security, intellectual property, and environmental regulations.
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• A demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Benefits
IWMI will provide a monthly stipend to the selected candidate during the internship period.
The duration of the initial internship contract will be 3 months. This is a nationally recruited internship and only citizens of South Africa are eligible to apply. During the internship period, the intern will work under the supervision of the Legal Manager at IWMI's headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
To apply, visit Applications must be submitted by 12:00 (SAST) on October 3, 2025 (Friday).
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions. Through partnership, IWMI combines research on the sustainable use of water and land resources, knowledge services and products with capacity strengthening, dialogue and policy analysis to support implementation of water management solutions for agriculture, ecosystems, climate change and inclusive economic growth. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Research Center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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