The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the
Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human
and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12 month position based in Banjul, the
Gambia. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line
Defenders will prioritise the recruitment of interns who have experience as a
human rights defender in Africa.
Basic terms of
reference:
Gather information on the situation of human rights
defenders in Africa (with a particular focus on themes of concern identified
bythe SR);
In coordination with other thematic mechanisms and with geographic desk officers, draft urgent appeals and communications to Governments concerning human rights violations against human rights defenders;
Support follow-up of cases;
Analyse replies received from Governments and prepare summaries for inclusion in the annual report;
Assist in the preparation of background materials for official missions by the Special Rapporteur;
Assist in liasing with non-governmental organizations for the smooth implementation of the mandate, as needed.
In coordination with other thematic mechanisms and with geographic desk officers, draft urgent appeals and communications to Governments concerning human rights violations against human rights defenders;
Support follow-up of cases;
Analyse replies received from Governments and prepare summaries for inclusion in the annual report;
Assist in the preparation of background materials for official missions by the Special Rapporteur;
Assist in liasing with non-governmental organizations for the smooth implementation of the mandate, as needed.
Honorarium: 950USD per month.
The next internship will start 9 June 2014 in Banjul.
Applications including a cv and cover letter should be sent
in English or French to recruit@frontlinedefenders.org by 18 April 2014 with
the title <ACHPR Internship> in the subject bar of the email.
In providing protection and support to human rights
defenders, Front Line Defenders and its staff are committed to:
- focus on the primacy and centrality of defenders;
- demonstrate profound respect and empathy for defenders;
- meet the needs expressed by the defenders in a fast, flexible and relentless manner;
- achieve tangible impact;
- act with independence, impartiality and integrity;
- perform with dedication, professionalism and accountability;
- show transparency and openness;
- develop participative and cooperative relations.
- focus on the primacy and centrality of defenders;
- demonstrate profound respect and empathy for defenders;
- meet the needs expressed by the defenders in a fast, flexible and relentless manner;
- achieve tangible impact;
- act with independence, impartiality and integrity;
- perform with dedication, professionalism and accountability;
- show transparency and openness;
- develop participative and cooperative relations.
- See more at:
http://frontlinedefenders.org/achpr#sthash.POqBaAvo.dpuf
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