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Organization: Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Position: Egypt Researcher
Organizational Unit: Roadmap Program
Starting Date: Immediately
Salary: The remuneration will be commensurate with the experience of the applicant and competitive rates in Egyptian NGOs
Deadline for applications: June 1, 2013
Background about CIHRS
Founded in 1993, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is an independent regional non-governmental organization which aims to promote respect for the principles of human rights and democracy in the Arab region. For this purpose, CIHRS focuses on analyzing the difficulties facing the application of international human rights law, disseminating a culture of respect for human rights in the region, and engaging in dialogue between cultures regarding the various international human rights treaties and declarations. CIHRS further seeks to attain this objective by developing, proposing, and promoting changes to policy and practice in the Arab region in order to bring them in line with international human rights standards. In addition, CIHRS conducts human rights advocacy at national, regional, and international human rights mechanisms, carries out research, and provides human rights education, both for youth and for established human rights defenders seeking ongoing professional development. CIHRS is a major publisher of information related to human rights in the Arab region, and its publications include a magazine, an academic quarterly, and scores of books dealing with various human rights-related issues.
A key component of CIHRS’ mandate is to help shape the understanding of and discourse around the most pressing human rights issues in the Arab region. CIHRS then seeks to coordinate and mobilize the key players and NGOs across the Arab world to work together to raise public awareness about these issues and to reach solutions in line with international human rights law.
CIHRS enjoys consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC and observer status with the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights. CIHRS is also a member of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) and of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX). CIHRS has its main offices in Cairo. CIHRS was awarded the French Republic Award for Human Rights in December 2007.
About the Roadmap Program
The Road Map Program aims at: 1)ensuring that during this crucial political period in Egypt, all members of civil society and the public at large are actively involved in the political process of shaping the future of the country and 2) that the emerging political system can guarantee the rule of law and upholds human rights.
With this goal in mind, the program targets key stakeholders to develop a unified vision regarding key policy recommendations for upholding certain rights in a manner that would ensure a democratic transition.
In order to cohesively address the dilemmas in Egypt’s political systems, and to ensure the formation of tangible recommendations and reforms, the program research the main human rights violations in Egypt whether through looking at existing practices or reviewing existing legislations or proposed ones.
Research
- Monitoring and documenting human rights abuses by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources;
- Ability to identify, research, analyze and effectively communicate important human rights developments in Egypt in a detailed, timely, and professional manner;
- Writing and publicizing reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies based on the findings of CIHRS’s research;
Advocacy
- Presenting human rights concerns to government officials, opinion leaders, inter-governmental agencies, and the media;
- Responding promptly to queries from various advocacy targets as well as the media, public, and civil society colleagues and in engaging in joint advocacy efforts with them to ensure that CIHRS’s work complements their own work;
- Developing and implementing local, regional, and international advocacy strategies to promote reform of abusive laws, policies, and practices in Egypt;
- Carrying out any other duties as required.
Required Skills, knowledge and Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years experience working in the field of human rights or civil society organizations;
A university degree in relevant subjects (e.g. Law, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, etc.). Masters Degree preferable; an academic background in human rights is an asset;
· Solid research and analytical skills;
· Interpersonal and Communication Skills;
· Demonstrated commitment to universal human rights;
· English and Arabic is a must, additional languages is a plus;
- Ability to travel domestically and overseas
- Ability to develop and implement realistic and effective local and international advocacy strategies and to respond to emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically about the global and local media and to use both the traditional media and new media to further advocacy goals.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Application process:
Applications close on June 1, 2013.
Interviews will take place the following week. The candidate should ideally begin as of Mid-June, 2013.
Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, the contacts of two references, and an unedited writing sample in English and Arabic to info@cihrs.org , with the heading ‘Roadmap Researcher’. No telephone call is needed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Announcement is on our website.
Ehab Monir
Executive Secretary
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
21 Abdel Megid El-Remaly St. (Fahmy)
Next to the Commerce Chamber, 7th Floor, Flat #71
Bab El-Louk, Cairo, Egypt
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