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Research Assistants
Commonwealth
Human Rights Initiative
The
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is an independent international
non-profit NGO situated in New Delhi. CHRI has been mandated to promote the
practical realisation of human rights in the Commonwealth. Human rights
education and advocacy for policy change lie at the core of its activities. CHRI
advocates for a participatory and consultative approach to law making as well as
constitutional reform.
CHRI
is looking for self-motivated Research
Assistants (2 positions) for its
Constitutionalism Programme.
Qualification:
The
candidate must
X
possess at
least an M.Phil degree in Political Science and/or an LL.M
X
have a
comprehensive understanding of the Indian Constitution
X
possess the
ability to translate texts from the English to any one of the following
languages
q
Bangla, Hindi,
Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu.
X
be computer and
Internet literate.
Desirable:
Ø
Ph.D in
Political Science
Ø
familiarity
with human rights work
Ø
experience of
working with human rights/grass root level NGOs
Ø
work experience
with the media
Work Profile:
The
Research Assistants would be required to assist in preparing and translating
documents for public education. They might be required to travel within India to
conduct workshops and conferences as and when necessary.
Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will not be a
limiting factor for the right candidate.
Applicants
are requested to send a copy of their latest CV and two references from persons
who can vouch for their credentials. All applications must be accompanied with a
writing sample of not more than 6-8 pages (A4 size, double space) that is a
self-researched piece or a statement of purpose indicating interest in the area
of work mentioned above.
All
applications must be sent to the following address:
Programme
Incharge
tel: 011-686 4678/ 685 9823
Constitutionalism
Programme
fax: 011- 686 4688
Commonwealth
Human Rights Initiative
email: chriall@nda.vsnl.net.in
F-
1/12 A, Hauz Khas Enclave, Ground Floor
New
Delhi- 110 016
Last
date for applications: May 20, 2001.
Applicants
are advised to visit our website www.humanrightsinitiative.org
for more information on the Constitutionalism programme and other activities of
CHRI.