CCHR: Internship Opportunity with Human Rights Defenders Project

Internship Opportunity

The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) is a non-political, independent, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Currently, CCHR is seeking to recruit two Cambodian candidates for the position of two Internships They are both full time position for a period of six (6) months, based in Phnom Penh. The selected candidates will work closely with the Human Rights Defenders Project (HRDs) which aims to promote and protect the human rights of HRDs who are under threat and to empower them to defend the rights of others and to improve the overall situation of human rights in Cambodia.

1.      INTERN

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITY

-          Follow the news and keep a daily record of the situation of HRDs;

-          Monitor HRD’s cases at trial hearings where required;

-          Create  case files of HRDs at risk and keep them updated;

-          Communicate with other relevant NGOs in the field;

-          Provide administrative support to the HRD Committee as directed by the project coordinator;

-          Travel to places other than CCHR office if necessary;

-          Apply the organization’s policies and maintain the organization’s resources.

REQUIREMENTS

-          Recent university graduate or year-4 university student in law or related field;  

-          Decent command in English language (communication and writing) is an asset;

-          Passion for Human Rights, democracy development and rule of law;

-          Able to work under pressure; 

-          Honest, creative, flexible, hardworking, able to accept different opinions and willing to improve self-development skills;

-          Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Internet and Email is preferable;

-          No work experience is required;

2.       IT INTERN

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITY

-          Assist the team in the development of the new HRD website and to encode and upload data into the website. 

-          Provide technical support and general administration to the team as required.

-          Assisting in maintaining computer networks and printer;

-          Applying the organization’s policies and maintaining the organization’s resources

REQUIREMENTS

-           Recent University graduate or year-4 University Student  in Information Technology (IT); Web Development being preferable;

-           Good command of the English language—reading, writing and speaking;

-           Interested in the advocacy of human rights;

-           Good communication skills;

-           Honest, hard working and willing to learn;

-          No work experience is required.

Submission of Applications:

Interested candidates are invited to submit CVs and letter of interest to our office address: #798, Street 99, Sangkat Boeung Trabek, Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh, Phone number: 023 726 901 or via email at vacancy@cchrcambodia.org with indicate the application title/email subject “Intern for Human Rights Defenders Project”.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

DEADLINE: Wednesday 20 February 2013, at 5:00pm

Women and Candidates with disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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