The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)’s International Advocacy Programme (IAP) is seeking to recruit a consultant for a web-based study on the performance of South Asian countries at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is an independent, non-partisan, non-government organisation based in New Delhi, and works for the practical realisation of human rights across the Commonwealth.  Further information about CHRI and the International Advocacy Programme can be accessed at CHRI’s website: www.humanrightsinitiative.org

Position: Research Consultant (IAP)

Task Description

The main deliverables for the consultant would be:

• A Briefing Paper on the Performance of South Asian countries at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2021
• Infographics based on the research and findings

The Consultant would be responsible for the research, writing of the report, organising meetings to validate findings and finalisation of the report, in consultation with the IAP team. She/he would also be responsible for developing a series of infographics based on the research and findings, as well as dissemination of the report and the infographics.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences or related fields with at least 2 years of research experience
• Preference would be given to candidates with a working knowledge of the UNHRC and its mechanisms.

Interested candidates should apply with

• Your detailed résumé
• Short writing sample (2-4 pages) on a relevant issue, and a cover letter explaining their interest, experience and expertise in this area of work and
• Contact details of two references, who can vouch for your professional competence

Period of the Assignment: 1 July 2021 – 30 November 2021

Please note that this is a time bound assignment, and would need to be completed by 30 November 2021.

Please send your application no later than 6 pm on Sunday, 13 June 2021 by email to Ms. Vinu S at vinu@humanrightsinitiative.org. Please ensure that you send all essential documents mentioned above. Please mention the position which you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Please do not post your application. Shortlisted candidates would be contacted by 21 June 2021, and the position finalised by 28 June 2021.