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I am Joséphine Mireille KOA NKE, a senior attorney-at-law and international legal consultant admitted to the Cameroon Bar and the Mai-Ndombe Bar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My experience spans business and corporate law, cross-border transactions, mining and natural resources, investment law, ESG, international human rights law, humanitarian law, and international criminal law. I have supported clients, organizations, and vulnerable communities through legal research, contract drafting, compliance advice, advocacy, protection programming, and access-to-justice initiatives.
I also bring practical experience in child protection, humanitarian advocacy, alternative care, adoption, gender-based violence prevention, and responsible business conduct. As the founder of Nova Justice Corporation Ltd, I lead legal and social impact initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, including free legal aid and strategic advocacy. I enjoy working collaboratively with NGOs, international organizations, public institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen accountability, protect rights, and promote sustainable development.
Experience Level
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Finalist, International Lawyers' Advocacy Competition at Caen Memorial
March 29, 2026 - March 29, 2026Finalist in an international lawyers' advocacy and moot court competition focused on human rights violations linked to cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Applied legal analysis and victim-centered advocacy to the theme concerning victims in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba.
Protection Technical Advisor / Expert Consultant at Protection International
January 1, 2026 - PresentMember of the organization's pool of experts for short-term assignments in protection and security. Provides technical guidance, training, and advisory support to organizations and field teams. Applies expertise in child protection, violence prevention, gender-based violence, rule of law, and security frameworks to strengthen programming and institutional capacity.
Child Rights Officer at International Social Service - International Reference Centre
May 1, 2025 - PresentPrepared country analyses on national frameworks for children deprived of parental care and intercountry adoption. Developed Search for Origins factsheets covering historical adoption practices, laws, policies, and procedures. Conducted research on alternative care, adoption, children on the move, and surrogacy, and contributed to technical assistance and training activities.
Founder and Managing Director at Nova Justice Corporation Ltd
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeads a legal services and social impact organization providing legal assistance and rights-based programs internationally. Delivers free legal aid to victims of medical malpractice, negligence, and errors; manages programs covering international law, environmental law, trade, investment, mining, business and human rights; and leads advocacy campaigns, public awareness initiatives, and strategic litigation.
Founder & Managing Director at NOVA JUSTICE CORPORATION Ltd
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeads a legal services and social impact organization delivering legal aid, advocacy, and rights-based programming. Provides free legal aid to victims of medical malpractice, negligence, and errors; manages initiatives in international human rights, humanitarian, criminal, environmental, health, trade, refugee and migration, investment, mining, and business and human rights law; and leads advocacy campaigns, public awareness activities, and strategic litigation supporting policy and systemic reforms.
Humanitarian Advocacy Officer at Action Furaya Yetu – Action Our Joy
January 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented advocacy strategies promoting the rights of women, children, and internally displaced persons affected by conflict. Drafted advocacy briefs, impact reports, and awareness materials and participated in humanitarian coordination mechanisms involving NGOs, UN agencies, and local authorities.
Legal Counsel at Hope Law Chambers
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Provided legal consulting and corporate support, drafted contracts, advised on regulatory compliance, and assisted NGOs and international organizations. Also contributed as a legal community manager, humanitarian advocacy officer, and human rights defender.
Humanitarian and Child Rights Protection Officer at Centre Social d'Accueil La Grâce de Dieu
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Promoted and defended the rights of disadvantaged children, refugees, and other vulnerable populations through advocacy and protection interventions. Developed awareness strategies addressing child rights violations, violence against children, and protection challenges affecting displaced and at-risk communities.
Humanitarian & Child Rights Protection Officer at Centre Social d'Accueil La Grâce de Dieu
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Promoted and defended the rights of disadvantaged children, refugees, and other vulnerable populations through advocacy and protection interventions. Designed awareness strategies addressing child rights violations and violence against children, coordinated stakeholder engagement, and supported alignment of humanitarian and child protection programs with national and international standards.
Lawyer's Associate at Dzou Tobie Achille Law Firm
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Drafted and reviewed contracts, prepared legal acts and procedural documents, submitted filings to judicial authorities, and provided legal consulting and support in contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Lawyer's Associate at Atangana Amougou.J Law Firm
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Represented clients in commercial and civil litigation, advised on legal risk management and compliance in business transactions, and facilitated dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Legal Assistant at Trade Activ Cameroon SA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Prepared legal files, gathered documentation for procedures, conducted legal research, and monitored regulatory and legal developments.
Academic Intern at National Assembly of Cameroon
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Assisted Members of Parliament with parliamentary initiatives, law-making, oversight of government action, public policy assessment, and the drafting of official documents.
Education
Master Degree at University of Yaoundé 2
October 20, 2014Master's Degree in International Criminal Law at UNILAK
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2026Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and Development at Institut of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD Rwanda)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Master's Degree in Private Law at University of Yaoundé 2
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Bachelor's Degree in Private Law at University of Yaoundé 2
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma in Parliamentary Administration at International Center for Applied Training in Democracy, Ethical Development and Governance (CIFADDEG)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Bacc+1 in French Modern Letters at University of Yaoundé 1
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Master's Degree in International Criminal Law at UNILAK
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2026Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and Development at Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD Rwanda)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Master's Degree in Private Law at University of Yaoundé 2
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Bachelor's Degree in Private Law at University of Yaoundé 2
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma in Parliamentary Administration at International Center for Applied Training in Democracy, Ethical Development and Governance (CIFADDEG)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Bacc+1 in French Modern Letters at University of Yaoundé 1
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
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June 22, 2024 - June 24, 2024OneForma
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June 28, 2024 - June 29, 2024OneForma
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July 4, 2024 - July 7, 2024OneForma
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July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024OneForma
Pandora Topic Annotation Review Certification
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024OneForma
Attorney at Law registered with the Cameroon Bar Association
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2026Attorney at Law registered with the Mai-Ndombe Bar Association (DRC)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2026Online Certificate of Completion in Corporate Strategy - Coursera
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Course Completion in Gender-Based Violence Management in Emergency Situations - UNFPA
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Course Completion in COVID-19 Mainstreaming Risk Mitigation of Gender-Based Violence - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Achievement in Introduction to Results-Based Management - UN-Women Training Center
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Humanitarian System in Emergencies Preparedness and Response - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Taking Action to Achieve Inclusive WASH - UNICEF
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Risk-Informed, Conflict-Sensitive and Peacebuilding Programming - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Course Certificate in Introduction to Human Rights - Coursera
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Admission to the Cameroon Bar
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2026Admission to the Mai-Ndombe Bar, Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2026Online Certificate of Completion in Corporate Strategy - Coursera
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Course Completion in Gender-Based Violence Management in Emergency Situations - UNFPA
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Course Completion in COVID-19 Mainstreaming Risk Mitigation of Gender-Based Violence - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Achievement in Introduction to Results-Based Management - UN Women Training Center
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Humanitarian System in Emergencies: Preparedness and Response - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Taking Action to Achieve Inclusive WASH - UNICEF
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Risk-Informed, Conflict-Sensitive and Peacebuilding Programming - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Certificate of Completion in Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - UNICEF
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Course Certificate in Introduction to Human Rights - Coursera
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2026Industry Experience
Other, Agriculture & Mining, Government, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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