The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa – IHRDA, a pan-African organization Human Rights based in The Gambia is looking for a young Research Assistant in human rights as part of its advocacy program for implementation of the recommendations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on Mauritania.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
• Collect and update documentation on the situation of human rights in Mauritania;
• Prepare a case file summarizing the state of the ACHPR decision on Mauritania;
• Collect evidence and victims’ statements in relation to settlement of humanitarian liability to bring cases before national courts;
• Maintain and follow up the file on the status of implementation of the decision for publication;
• Liaise between IHRDA and the ACHPR Secretariat on the procedures to be followed in the ACHPR decision on Mauritania;
• Assist in the design and coordination of the paralegal project to assist victims of human rights violations;
• Participate in the development and planning of strategic litigation.
PROFILE
The candidate(s) should:
• be less than 35 years old;
• hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Post Graduate Diploma in law or equivalent experience and prove of at least three years in human rights from a Mauritanian Human Rights NGO;
• have a good understanding of the mechanisms of human rights protection especially the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights;
• The working languages of IHDRA being English and French, a working knowledge English is required.
APPLICATION
• The applicant should provide a CV and copies of diplomas;
• A letter of motivation;
• Recommendation from a recognized Mauritanian Human Rights NGO.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Applications should reach IHRDA not later than 31 May 2013.
REMUNERATION
In order to ensure good working conditions for the Research Assistant, IHRDA provides:
• Transportation costs for the Research Assistant TO/ FRO Mauritania and Gambia for the duration of the project in Banjul;
• Accommodation;
• An annual medical coverage;
• A monthly stipend.
In addition, if necessary, IHRDA will make available an intensive English language course for the Research Assistant in a language institute in Banjul.
DURATION AND LOCATION
The successful candidate will begin on 1 June 2013 for a period of at least nine (9) months divided as follows:
1. Two months in Mauritania with a partner NGOs to coordinate the work of monitoring and contact (1 June – 1 August 2013).
2. Seven (7) months in IHRDA Banjul, The Gambia (6 August 2013 till the end of the project).
REMINDER OF DEADLINE
Applications should be submitted no later than 31 May 2013 by attachment to the following email address:
recruitment@ihrda.org copying msecka@ihrda.org and ihrda_intern@yahoo.fr
