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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.