CARICOM Fellowship at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) [USD $3,200 stipend/month]

Objective:

The CARICOM Fellowship aims to provide young legal professionals from Caribbean OAS Member States with the opportunity to understand and apply the mechanisms of protection of the inter-American system of human rights.

Program:

The fellow will support the work of the Monitoring Section 3 of the ES/IACHR, under the supervision of specialists and the Section coordinator.

Duration:

The Fellowship is for an 11-month term.

Duties:

• Research human rights situations in specific countries and prepare respective reports.
• Monitor human rights conditions in the Caribbean region.
• Assist in preparing annual, thematic, and country reports focused on human rights in the Caribbean.
• Prepare memos and documents for hearings, working meetings, and Commission visits.
• Summarize and brief for hearings, working meetings, and visits.
• Collaborate on initiatives promoting and disseminating the inter-American human rights system.
• Draft letters, press releases, and statements related to Caribbean human rights situations.
• Perform other related tasks assigned during the Fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
• Must have necessary devices and stable internet for remote work.
• Advanced proficiency in English; Spanish proficiency is a strong advantage; knowledge of Portuguese or French is an advantage.
• Possess a law degree from an officially recognized university (attach copy).
• Law degree must have been issued within the past 7 years from the application deadline.
• Professional or educational experience in human rights.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Copy of the Law degree (issued within the last 7 years).
• One letter of recommendation (academic or professional).
• Language level certificate (if applicable). Attach explanatory note if not available. No certificate needed if English is the native language. Provide certificates for other languages.
• Cover letter detailing qualifications and fit for the position.

Benefits:

• A stipend of USD $3,200 per month for the Fellowship duration.
• Fellowship recipient is responsible for purchasing their health coverage and must prove this to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR.
• A certificate of participation upon satisfactory completion of the Fellowship.
• Potential in-person participation in SE/IACHR promotional activities, resources permitting.

Responsibilities:

• Formally accept the Fellowship in writing, confirming full availability for remote work.
• Notify the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights immediately if unable to complete the Fellowship after acceptance.
• Ensure the necessary technological means to start the Fellowship remotely on the established date.
• Reimburse the SE/IACHR for any expenses if the Fellowship is terminated or resigned without sufficient cause after the start of the program.

Application:

• Submit all required documents in Spanish, English, French, or Portuguese by May 24, 2024, at 17:30 (EST) through the specified link.
• Apply HERE