The United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa, based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, was created at the request of member countries of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the decision of the UN General Assembly by resolutions of December 5, 1998 (53/78) and December 1, 1999 (54/55).

The United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa (the Center) works specifically to promote and protect human rights and democracy in 10 Central African countries (Burundi, Cameroon , Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe and Chad). This is done through capacity building, advocacy, lobbying, dialogue, technical assistance and extensive advisory services to Governments, Parliaments, United Nations country teams, National Human Rights Institutions, Organizations of civil society and Media.  

The Center offers two-month refresher training scholarships renewable for a maximum of six months, intended for graduate students, young practitioners and human rights defenders holding a diploma in a field related to the activities of the Center in particular. human rights and Gender; the democracy ; documentation, communication / advocacy; and administration / finance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Regional Representative of the United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa and the direct supervision of the head of the Human Rights Unit, the scholarship holder will have to accomplish the following tasks:

• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the activities of the Human Rights cluster;

• Support research on the state of ratifications and implementation of conventions, protocols related to human rights;

• Participate in monitoring the activities of international and regional human rights mechanisms, including the system of protection of treaty bodies, special procedures and the universal periodic review process; 

• Perform background research and analysis on human rights issues / events, and assess their impact on the human rights situation in Central Africa;

• Contribute to the collection and analysis of information on human rights in the countries covered by the Center;

• Provide support in the preparation of meetings with the Centre's partners working in the human rights field;

• Implement any task allowing the proper functioning of the Center, at the request of the Regional Representative or the head of the Human Rights Unit.

Competencies

Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for diversity

• Good writing, research, analysis and synthesis skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure;
• Great adaptability and flexibility in the implementation of multiple and varied tasks;

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Skills

• Be registered in a license year or have obtained a license for less than a year. The same goes for the Master degree in law, human rights, political science or international relations, or any other related field;
• Professional experience in human rights;
• Knowledge and / or interest in issues affecting generally marginalized groups;
• Good writing, research, analysis and synthesis skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure;
• Great adaptability and flexibility in the implementation of multiple and varied tasks;
• Perfect oral and written command of French and English;
• Good knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

Procedure for applying

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send in an application file containing:

• A copy of university degrees;
• A cover letter ;
• A Curriculum vitae specifying three reference persons;
• Two letters of recommendation

NB:

• Only the preselected candidate will be contacted for interviews.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.