Human Rights Specialist

Development and Training Services, Inc. (DTS) dTS is a strategic management consulting firm leading initiatives in social and economic development worldwide with a view to promoting equality and accountability. In recent years, dTS has worked in over 30 countries and provided gender integration, training and capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation services to USAID and the World Bank.Closing date: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Ethiopia
Position: Human Rights Specialist
Level: Senior Level
Term: Short-term
Location: Ethiopia
Closing Date: January 31, 2011

Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS) is seeking a Human Rights Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded evaluation of two USAID human rights projects in Ethiopia. These complementary projects aimed to achieve their goal of deterring human rights violations in Ethiopian Police and Court institutions through a combination of technical assistance with advocacy and training.

The Human Rights Specialist will aid in the review and analysis of program design, implementation, monitoring, impact, and reporting, as well as initial needs assessments conducted for both projects. He or she will also support the development of data collection protocols, collect data, and prepare portions of the evaluation report.

Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in international law, peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, or other disciplines related to human rights (required).
- At least 10 years of experience in international development operations (required).
- At least 7 years of work experience related to the promotion and protection of human rights (required).
- At least 4 years of experience working in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa (required).

- Experience with USAID (preferred).
- Fluency in Amharic is an asset.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member (required)
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word.

Qualified candidates with relevant experience should send a current r?sum? and cover letter to humanresources@onlinedts.com.

In the subject line of your application email, please indicate “Human Rights Ethiopia”.
Due to the large number of applications, we regret that we are unable to take phone calls regarding the aforementioned position. dTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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