SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant will assist ICJ Africa’s team with producing a report synthesizing available national, sub-regional and regional jurisprudence on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and criminalization of poverty.
In developing the report, the consultant will complete the following activities:
Review an existing draft and design a detailed plan and timeline for the completion of the research;
Conduct desktop research, interviews and other research necessary;
Produce a draft report and a draft executive summary;
Following review by ICJ staff, finalize research report for publication;
In consultation with ICJ staff, conceptualize, design, organize and execute a webinar and/or in person event to present report findings;
Report to the ICJ Africa Director or other designated ICJ staff, regularly on progress made with regards to all activities in terms of the consultancy;
Remain available at reasonable notice to participate in other events and discussions relevant to the consultancy during the period of the consultancy;
Developing relationships with civil society organizations, Human Rights Defenders and human rights lawyers involved in litigating ESCR cases to draw strategic insights on how they were litigated;
Perform such other duties and tasks assigned by ICJ Africa’s Director in respect of ICJ Africa’s mandate whether related or unrelated to the research project described above.
DELIVERABLES
Inception Plan and Timeline
A detailed plan and timeline for completing the research, based on a review of the existing draft, submitted within [timeframe].
Draft Report and Executive Summary
A draft report synthesizing national, sub-regional, and regional jurisprudence on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and the criminalization of poverty.
A draft executive summary highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Final Research Report
A finalized, publication-ready version of the research report and executive summary, incorporating feedback from ICJ staff.
Event Execution
Conceptualization, planning, and execution of a webinar or in-person event to present the report’s findings, including a post-event summary of outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement Summary
A summary of insights gained through engagement with civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and lawyers involved in litigating ESCR cases.
Regular Progress Updates
Reports to ICJ Africa’s Director or designated staff on the progress of activities, including challenges and next steps.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
A degree in law. Further academic studies in international human rights law and in particular in respect of Economic, Social and Cultural rights is preferable.
A minimum of 3 years progressive experience in the field of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at a domestic, regional or international level.
Experience of litigation or litigation support nationally or before international or regional human rights systems is preferable.
In-depth experience of legal research for advocacy purposes.
Applied knowledge of international and regional human rights and humanitarian law and jurisprudence.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Competency in working in French and Portuguese is not required but advantageous.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to excel in creating partnerships.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.
Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to recruitment@icj.org by 13 January 2025:Please include “Consultant: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” in the subject line of the application e-mail. The ICJ shall not be liable for not opening proposals that are submitted with a different subject.
Apply via :
recruitment@icj.org