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Associate, Human Rights
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Location:
Cape Coast, +233, Ghana
Organization:
Abusua Foundation (NGO)
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Area of Focus:
Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Law and Legal Assistance
Start date:
January 4, 2010
Last day to apply:
December 15, 2009
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Language(s):
English
End date:
January 1, 2011
Last updated:
November 20, 2009
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Description:
We are looking for 2 highly motivated persons for our internship with the Public Education Department of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Cape Coast and Takoradi, Ghana.
The Placement
As a Public Education Intern you will be part of a team professionals at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) working to foster and promote human rights in Ghana. You will assist the PE staff with outreach and education programmes in the Cape Coast or Takoradi area, including helping to create and give human rights talks, appearing on local radio and television stations and attending conferences on behalf of the Commission. You will also sit in on mediation sessions and may be required to accompany CHRAJ staff on monitoring and evaluation exercises throughout the region.
This is a great opportunity to get international experience with an African human rights commission in the field, and to work hands on with real human rights issues in Ghana.
Objectives of the placement:
• Assist CHRAJ in its outreach and public education programmes.
• Advocate human rights at a local and national level in Ghana.
• Foster skill transfer between the interns and CHRAJ.
• Foster greater understanding among interns about human rights issues faced in Ghana and in West Africa.
• Help to create partnerships between CHRAJ and local civic groups, NGOs and diplomatic missions.
The Intern:
We are looking for people with a proven interest in human rights, and who want the challenge of working in an African human rights commission. We require a three month commitment, but internships can last up to one year. We are looking for candidates with at least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law or education.
We are looking for people with some or all of the following skills:
• Communication skills (written and oral), with a focus on public speaking
• Organizational skills – project planning, execution and evaluation
• Computer and typing skills (good working knowledge of MS Office)
• Internet research experience
• Self-motivated, and be able to adapt to difficult and challenging working environments
• Fluent in English
The 2 internships are flexible and start on a rolling basis in 2010. We only ask that you can commit to at least a 3 months, but these can last from 6 months to a year.
Accommodation
Most interns are housed in the Abusua Foundation house, located on the University of Cape Coast campus. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the house, 7 days a week. Rooms hold 1-2 people and the house shares 4 bathrooms. There is a communal kitchen, living area and terrace.
Hours
Working hours are 8:30am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.
Fees:
All interns are provided with airport pick-up/drop-off, orientation in Cape Coast, 24/7 Emergency support, daily food (breakfast and dinner) and accommodation for $120 a week. For placements less than 6 weeks there is a flat fee of $720.
Deposit:
There is a $300 non-refundable deposit to secure the placement, which is due 30 days after acceptance by the programme. The rest of the programme fee is due 30 days before your arrival in Ghana.
What is not included:
Visas; Airfare; Health insurance; Travel insurance; Vaccinations; Local transportation
Dates Available: Ongoing
Application instructions:
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/142249-205/c
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