Internships and Opportunities
Internship: The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Application Deadline: Apply by February 29, 2020
Title of position: Legal Advocacy Officer
CHRI cannot provide funding, applicants need to find their own.
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is an international, independent, non-partisan and non-profit making organisation mandated to ensure the practical realisation of human rights in countries of the Commonwealth.
CHRI Africa Office spearheaded the advocacy on the 44 Ghanaians killed in The Gambia by the security forces on orders of Yahya Jammeh in 2005 and is currently supporting two sons of the victims who are still seeking justice.
The Legal Advocacy Officer would also work in close collaboration with the African Network against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearance (ANEKED), an NGO campaigning against summary executions and forced disappearances; advocating for justice for victims and their families.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Legal Advocacy Officer will design and implement a legal advocacy strategy, together with the focal person at CHRI Africa Office, aimed at assisting the sons of the victims of the 44 Ghanaians to seek justice.
Legal Advocacy Officer will:
- Coordinate, under CHRI’s supervision, the implementation of CHRI’s assistance to the two victims of the Ghana 44:
-Application for information concerning the case from relevant institutions
-Follow-ups on leads
-Documentation of evidence
- Provide technical assistance to the two victims by carrying out briefings and organising meetings with relevant stakeholders in Ghana including government officials
- Review Ghana law on access to information and explore possible legal recourses on behalf of the two victims
- Assists in the identification of relevant advocacy and strategies directions for the case in Ghana
- Perform other tasks as required by CHRI
Email cover letter and CV to chriafrica@humanrightsinitiative.org and copy Anthony@humanrightsinitiative.org
Internship: Business & Human Rights Program at Verizon Media
The Business & Human Rights Internship allows the intern to contribute to operational work on human rights issues within a technology and media company while also helping to influence the global dialogue on these issues. The intern will be responsible for helping to develop and drive the BHRP’s strategy internally and externally to protect and promote human rights, including rights to free expression and privacy. The intern will work directly with the head of the Business & Human Rights Program and with other members of the BHRP team. The intern will also work with a cross-functional team of senior-level employees (including from the legal, public policy, security, communications, privacy, deals, and product teams) to build and support key components of the Program.
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Vacancy: NYC Commission on Human Rights
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Title of position: Associate Human Rights Special
The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) – one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation. Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.
The Commission’s Office of the Chairperson (OC) is responsible for directing the management of the agency; convening the members of the Commission (also referred to as “Commissioners”); setting the general policy direction for the agency; addressing intergovernmental affairs; engaging with other City agencies on human rights-related issues; responding to inquiries from the public regarding the Commission’s work; developing, reviewing, and negotiating legislation; promulgating legal enforcement guidance and rules; drafting and submitting comments to state and federal agencies during their rulemaking processes; and identifying new opportunities to advance the Commission’s mission. The OC also has a significant adjudicatory role to play in the law enforcement process, including issuing Decisions and Orders in cases filed at the Law Enforcement Bureau.
The Commission on Human Rights is seeking a full-time Policy and Program Specialist to support the agency’s work with community partners and other City agencies and its efforts in support of multiple Citywide initiatives. The Policy and Program Specialist will report to the Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives and will work closely with other staff in the OC, including the Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Chief of Staff.
Vacancy: The Center for Economic and Social Rights
Application Deadline: Monday, 2 March 2020 (EST)
Title of position: Financial Administrator
The Center for Economic and Social Rights is seeking an experienced professional for part-time work with the management team to ensure the financial health of the organization as well as the effectiveness of its administrative operations.
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Financial Administrator oversees the implementation of financial policies and procedures in accordance with compliance standards. The person in this role also ensures the effectiveness of CESR's administrative operations, making sure policies and procedures are followed and compliance standards are met. The Financial Administrator will be required to work two full workdays per week (approximately 16 hours).
Applications should be received no later than midday EST on Monday, 2 March 2020.Find here more details.
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