Senior Reseacher / Advocacy specialist
Application Deadline:
19 Apr 2008
The Criminal Justice Programme (CJP) within CSVR seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage and implement a research and advocacy component of a project on torture prevention in South Africa, and working towards the ratification of the Optional Protocol on the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The incumbent will also work closely with CSVR's Trauma and Transition Programme. This a 6-8 month contract position.
Job Description:
The Criminal Justice Programme (CJP) within CSVR seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage and implement a research and advocacy component of a project on torture prevention in South Africa, and working towards the ratification of the Optional Protocol on the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The incumbent will also work closely with CSVR's Trauma and Transition Programme.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement an advocacy strategy in line with project objectives
* Undertaking networking and building relationships with various stakeholders including South African government, regional and international oversight bodies
* Analyse primary and secondary research and write reports
* Write and present advocacy briefs to key stakeholders organise workshops with key stakeholders
* Lobby government, regional and international bodies around the prevention of torture
* Ensure quality control on the project activities
* Liaison with the funder of the project, and write project reports
* Evaluating and assessing the impact of the project
* Giving direction to the strategic planning processes within the programme as it relates to the project
Requirements:
* A post graduate degree in the social science, law or related field or relevant qualification
* Good knowledge of the local and international framework and instruments relating to torture and human rights
* At least two years experience in managing and implementing high level advocacy work
* At least three years experience in research, writing and analysis
* Understanding of the human rights and/or traumatic stress sector
* Experience in project management within the development, legal or trauma sector would be an advantage
* Good analytical skills
* Significant computer skills
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills
* Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams
* Be a self starter and be highly motivated
* Willingness to travel in Southern Africa and internationally
* A valid driver's license is a necessity
CSVR offers a competitive salary package that would be commensurate with the qualifications & experience of the successful candidates. This position will be filled with a view to CSVR achieving its equity targets, therefore suitably qualified persons from previously disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply. CSVR reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position advertised or to make an appointment at a lower grade than that at which the position is advertised. Communications will only be addressed to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful
Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV and the names of two contactable referees must be forwarded to Shamila Singh by 18 April 2008 on ssingh [at] csvr [dot] org [dot] za
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fax: 011 339-6785.
The CSVR reserves the right not to fill advertised positions.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement an advocacy strategy in line with project objectives
* Undertaking networking and building relationships with various stakeholders including South African government, regional and international oversight bodies
* Analyse primary and secondary research and write reports
* Write and present advocacy briefs to key stakeholders organise workshops with key stakeholders
* Lobby government, regional and international bodies around the prevention of torture
* Ensure quality control on the project activities
* Liaison with the funder of the project, and write project reports
* Evaluating and assessing the impact of the project
* Giving direction to the strategic planning processes within the programme as it relates to the project
Requirements:
* A post graduate degree in the social science, law or related field or relevant qualification
* Good knowledge of the local and international framework and instruments relating to torture and human rights
* At least two years experience in managing and implementing high level advocacy work
* At least three years experience in research, writing and analysis
* Understanding of the human rights and/or traumatic stress sector
* Experience in project management within the development, legal or trauma sector would be an advantage
* Good analytical skills
* Significant computer skills
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills
* Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams
* Be a self starter and be highly motivated
* Willingness to travel in Southern Africa and internationally
* A valid driver's license is a necessity
CSVR offers a competitive salary package that would be commensurate with the qualifications & experience of the successful candidates. This position will be filled with a view to CSVR achieving its equity targets, therefore suitably qualified persons from previously disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply. CSVR reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position advertised or to make an appointment at a lower grade than that at which the position is advertised. Communications will only be addressed to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful
Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV and the names of two contactable referees must be forwarded to Shamila Singh by 18 April 2008 on ssingh [at] csvr [dot] org [dot] za
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or
fax: 011 339-6785.
The CSVR reserves the right not to fill advertised positions.
