From ICNL web site:
Maina Kiai, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association (“UN Special Rapporteur”) and the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (“ICNL”) are offering a Research Fellowship to support the work of the UN Special Rapporteur.
The UN Special Rapporteur will direct the work of the Research Fellow, who will be based at ICNL’s office in Washington, D.C. This is a one-year fellowship. Depending on funding and other considerations, the fellowship may be continued.
Duties
The Research Fellow will undertake the following duties:
- Monitor developments relating to the freedom of assembly and association.
- Work with the UN Special Rapporteur to identify best practices and restrictions on the freedoms of assembly and association.
- Provide research and writing support for annual reports and other documents prepared by the UN Special Rapporteur.
- Provide research support for country visits, regional consultations, and other meetings undertaken by the UN Special Rapporteur.
- Travel to meet with the UN Special Rapporteur twice per year with other travel possible.
- Undertake funder-required reporting and other tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years professional experience relating to the freedom of assembly and/or association.
- Experience analyzing legislation affecting the freedom of assembly and/or association at the national and international level.
- Knowledge of broader civil society issues and the political context globally.
- Experience working in challenging political environments is a distinct advantage.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Fluency in English, with additional language skills preferred.
- Ability to obtain a visa to work in the US and to meet USAID requirements - including the requirement, absent a waiver from USAID, to reside in a country in which USAID has a presence.
Individuals from countries where USAID has a presence (http://www.usaid.gov/locations/) and women are encouraged to apply. A fellowship stipend and economy class airfare to Washington, DC will be provided for the successful candidate. The estimated start date is January 1, 2012.
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter, curriculum vitae, short writing sample (3 pages or less), and list of references to [email protected] and [email protected].
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but the deadline for applications is November 15. Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.