ACCESS TO JUSTICE- POLICE REFORMS PROGRAMME

The Police Reforms Programme is seeking a Consultant for developing a compendium of good practices on gender mainstreaming in policing across the world.

About the Police Reforms Programme:

The police reforms programme at CHRI advocates for systemic reform of the police as a law upholding, accountable, representative and professional service. The programme engages with state institutions including police departments, governments and independent institutions, as well as civil society and rights groups to produce empirical research, publish legislative and policy analysis, disseminate educational material and conduct training.

Terms of reference:

The consultancy is part of CHRI’s ongoing focus on advancing gender diversity in policing in India. The Consultant will work closely with the police reforms programme team based in Delhi. Key responsibilities would include:

• Research international good practices on policies and measures aimed at mainstreaming women in policing and law enforcement, drawing upon existing research on the status of women in police across the world and produce a review of legal and policy measures on different issues from recruitment, service conditions, welfare, budget, training and leadership, aimed at promoting equitable participation of women in policing;
• Conduct interviews with select women police officers, scholars, and subject experts, including within government as necessary, from around the world to input into the compendium;
• Present the draft compendium to a select group of experts
• Finalise the compendium after incorporating feedback.

Duration of the Consultancy: 6 months

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, preferably in law and social sciences, from a recognized university;

• 5-7 years of work experience in the field of human rights; legal and policy research and advocacy; and/or women’s rights;
• Demonstrable experience in preparing policy and advocacy documents centered on promoting gender equality;
• Proven research and analytical skills through published work;
• Strong communciation skills in English;
• Ability to work independently.

 

We are looking for a motivated candidate who is committed to advancing social justice.

 

Interested candidates should apply with:

• Updated Resume/CV;
• Cover letter (not more than 350 words to explain interest and suitability for this work);
• A writing sample of 2-4 pages (published work can be submitted);

The deadline for applications is 15 April 2021, and should be sent by email to vinu@humanrightsinitiative.org. Please mention the position for which you have applied in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Kindly do not post the application.