The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12 month position based in Banjul, the Gambia. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line Defenders will prioritise the recruitment of interns who have experience as a human rights defender in Africa.

Basic terms of reference:

• Gather information on the situation of human rights defenders in Africa (with a particular focus on themes of concern identified bythe SR);

• In coordination with other thematic mechanisms and with geographic desk officers, draft urgent appeals and communications to Governments concerning human rights violations against human rights defenders;

• Support follow-up of cases;

• Analyse replies received from Governments and prepare summaries for inclusion in the annual report;

• Assist in the preparation of background materials for official missions by the Special Rapporteur;

• Assist in liasing with non-governmental organizations for the smooth implementation of the mandate, as needed.

Honorarium: 850USD per month.

Applications comprising a cover letter and CV should be sent to Tara Madden, Program Manager Front Line, by 15 March 2012 for an internship starting 1st June 2012. Applications can be sent by email to recruit@frontlinedefenders.org or by post to the address below:
Front Line Defenders
Second Floor
Grattan House
Temple Rd
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
Ireland.

Please put the name of the position you are applying for in the subject bar of your email.