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At Present we have the following opening for which applications are invited:
Coordinator - Prison Reforms Programme The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is currently recruiting a Coordinator to manage its prison reforms programme based in the New Delhi office. CHRI's prison reforms programme advocates prisoner rights and improved prison conditions. The prison reforms programme has worked in India for the past 12 years. The programme aims to reform prison administration and foster an attitude of cooperation between the various agencies of the criminal justice system in place of the prevailing indifference and discrimination. CHRI seeks to achieve its goals through research, legal analysis and advice, advocacy, capacity building, network building and conference facilitation. Job Description The Coordinator will lead a small team and engage in evidence-based advocacy to promote prison reforms in India by undertaking monitoring and research on prisons with a focus on unnecessary detention, under-trials (pre-trial detainees) and discrimination; and compiling and maintaining data on policing, accountable governance and human rights issues. Writing and publishing research and advocacy documents; project documentation and donor reporting; and facilitating and delivering workshops will be a major focus of the programme. The applicant must be comfortable and experienced with management activities, strategic planning, budgeting, project implementation, monitoring and reporting. S/he must also be skilled in fund-raising, including drafting proposals, identifying and liaising with potential foundations, individuals, governments, and multilateral agencies. The position will require the successful applicant to represent CHRI at senior levels, including liaising with donors, governments, sponsoring organisations and CHRI’s governance bodies. The applicant must also be able to develop and maintain effective networks with a diverse range of people, including prison officers, lawyers, government representatives, civil society and the media. Qualifications The applicant must be committed to civil liberties and should have five to seven years professional work experience, with strong academic qualifications in law, social sciences or other related fields. The applicant must demonstrate a proven ability to work independently, with a high degree of initiative and creativity, and a strong capacity to think strategically. S/he must possess exceptional and excellent research, writing and editing skills, as well as outstanding oral communication abilities in English and Hindi. Working knowledge of additional languages will be an added advantage. Experience in directing a team is crucial, as is knowledge and work around human rights, prisons or justice sector reform. Sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure will be an added advantage. Excellent computer skills, including word processing, email and internet are essential. The position is suitable for an energetic, enthusiastic and creative person interested in being based at a dynamic organisation working at the cutting edge of prison issues. The applicant must be adaptable and able to work effectively as a member of a team in a multicultural environment. CHRI is based in New Delhi, India, and has offices in London, UK and Accra, Ghana. The role is based in CHRI's New Delhi office. CHRI is an independent, non-partisan, non-government organisation working for the practical realisation of human rights across the Commonwealth. Further information about CHRI and its prison reforms programme can be accessed at CHRI's website (www.humanrightsinitiative.org). Type of Employment: CONTRACTUAL Salary: INR 30,000 - 35,000 Per Month Applications close on 15th May 2010 and should be emailed to Radhey Mandal at CHRI (radhey@humanrightsinitiative.org). Applications must include a cover letter, CV, a recent writing sample and contact details of at least two referees. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Programme Officer - Police Reforms Programme (South Asia) The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), New Delhi is currently recruiting a Programme Officer (South Asia) to spearhead its growing work on Police Reforms. The programme focuses on promoting police accountability and reform throughout the Commonwealth. The South Asia segment includes research, legal analysis and advice, advocacy, capacity and network building and conference facilitation in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Job Description The successful applicant will be part of a Delhi-based team and required to represent CHRI at national and international forums, conduct workshops and consultations in the region, provide legal and comparative technical input on policing issues, build networks with diverse groups (including governments, police, civil society and media), and assist with management activities (such as team strategy, fundraising, and donor reporting). Qualifications Candidates should have a minimum of three years professional work experience, with strong academic qualifications in law, social sciences or other security or criminal justice related fields. Candidates must possess exceptional research, writing and editing skills, as well as outstanding oral communication abilities in English. Language skills in Urdu, Bangla or Hindi are desirable. Knowledge of human rights, policing, or security sector reform is preferred, as is experience in planning and implementing advocacy strategies. The position is suitable for an energetic, enthusiastic and creative person who is a self-starter and interested in being based at an international organisation working out of the global south. Candidates must be adaptable and able to work effectively in a challenging environment. Salary: INR 20,000 - 25,000 Per Month Type of Employment: CONTRACTUAL All applications must include: most recent CV, a short sample of original writing (not more than 4-5 pages); two contactable references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications may be sent to radhey@humanrightsinitiative.org latest by 15th May 2010. Please mention “Application for the post of Programme Officer, Police Reforms Programme (South Asia)” in the subject line. Those having OCI/ PIO status are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants are urged to visit CHRI's website (www.humanrightsinitiative.org) before applying.
Project Officer - RTI Programme (South Asia) Job Description Responsibilities include researching, drafting and editing publications on RTI; networking with CHRI’s partners; moderating and popularizing CHRI’s email discussion group SARTIAN; publishing well researched articles in the print and electronic media; conducting project-related correspondence; maintaining project documentation, preparing progress reports for funders and other similar project-related work in general. Essential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Salary: INR 18,000 - 23,000 Per Month Type of Employment: CONTRACTUAL All applications must include: most recent CV, a short sample of original writing (not more than 4-5 pages); two contactable references and true copies of educational certificates. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications may be sent to radhey@humanrightsinitiative.org latest by 15th May 2010. All applicants are urged to visit CHRI's website (www.humanrightsinitiative.org) before applying. The selected candidate will be based in Delhi and may be required to travel to South Asian countries on occasion.
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is looking for young and dynamic graduate volunteers to be based at its headquarters in New Delhi, India. Applicants must be self-supporting, able to learn quickly, work independently, and have excellent communication, writing and research skills. CHRI is an independent, non-partisan, international non-governmental organisation, working for the practical realisation of human rights across the Commonwealth. It has offices in London, UK; Accra, Ghana; and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. CHRI’s present programme of work focuses on police reforms, prison reforms and promoting access to information. It also overviews the human rights situation in all 53 countries of the Commonwealth, looking especially at the situation of human rights defenders, compliance with international treaty obligations and monitoring performance of Commonwealth members of the new United Nations Human Rights Council. Activities include making periodic submissions to appropriate international fora (e.g. Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meetings), clause-by clause analysis of draft bills, bringing out research reports, networking and doing capacity building trainings for governments and civil society. Further information can be found at www.humanrightsinitiative.org. Seriously interested? Please send your CV with references, writing sample, and a cover letter indicating the period during which you’d like to volunteer to info@humanrightsinitiative.org or anand@humanrightsinitiative.org
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