Call for Applications! for the post for Research Consultant at University of Pretoria! Apply Now1

the Centre for Human Rights is seeking to conduct a study on these organs of the AU, based in Midrand, South Africa, with a particular focus on ways to enhance citizens’participation in the reforms of the African Union. In particular, the study seeks to;

Analyse the role of these Institutions, individually and collectively, in accelerating AU reforms.
Provide an analysis of the reform process in the AU, whether these reforms are strengthening the democratic processes of the AU as an institution and in the various member states.
Assess whether the reforms are helping or hindering citizen participation in AU processes at both the institutional and national levels, and
Make recommendations on how to steer the reform process towards improving civic space and engagement at both levels.

A research paper of approximately 5000 words, submitted by 31 October 2024

Required qualifications and experience

Applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

An advanced university degree (Masters or Doctorate ) in international human rights law, international relations, international development/ development studies, political scienceor a related field
An in-depth understanding the African human rights system
A proven record of research and publications in international human rights law, international relations, international development and related subject fields
Strong analytical skills
Excellent English writing skills
Demonstrable experience of undertaking similar assignments