Human Rights Associate- Administration

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the Central Region is looking for one committed individual to assist them with the daily running of their office. This is a good opportunity for undergraduate students looking to contribute to the awareness of Human Rights issues in Ghana. The successful candidate will be available for a minimum of two months.

Highlights: You will assist the administrative staff in lodging complaints and grievances, writing letters, streamlining the organisation of the office, and inputting data and helping to update computer systems. You may also sit in on mediation sessions and lectures with human rights councilors and be required to accompany CHRAJ staff on monitoring and evaluation exercises throughout the region.

Qualifications:
* A minimum of a High School Diploma is desired
* Good to Excellent computer skills
* Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM
* Some knowledge of filing systems and coding
* Some knowledge of human rights law is desirable but is not required
* Patience
* Cultural Sensitivity and Flexibility

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 120 a week

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded: 2003