The Centre for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL-SL) is currently recruiting person(s) interested in monitoring international criminal trial at The Hague. Since Monday June 4, 2007 , the trial of former President of Liberia Charles Gangay Taylor has been going on in The Hague . For details on the case, please visit: http://www.sc-sl.org/Taylor.html
CARL-SL is an independent initiative by Sierra Leonean civil society to monitor criminal trials. Since its establishment in 2004, it has been monitoring criminal trials at the UN backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, the domestic court and follow-up issues on the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission. CARL-SL is committed to promoting judicial accountability in post-conflict Sierra Leone . For details about CARL-SL, please visit: www.carl-sl.org
CARL-SL is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified persons.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted at any time of the year. Not more than two people will be recruited at any one time throughout the trial period. However, the first set will be recruited immediately.
Stipend/Compensation:
None
Job Description
· Monitor trials on a regular basis;
· Produce daily briefing of the proceedings to the Executive Director;
· Produce at least one article for CARL-SL monthly newsletter. The article should be based on an issue(s) arising from the proceedings;
· And any other duty assigned to you by the Executive Director
Requirements
· University graduate or relevant experience, legal/human rights background an asset
· Fluent in Written and Spoken English
· Strong writing and analytical skills
Each Application Must Include:
· Detailed Curriculum Vitae with covering letter and references
· Writing Sample of not more than 500 words
For Enquiries, please contact CARL-SL at:
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Note that this job can either travel to The Hague or perform the job from home. The applicant only needs to have internet connectivity to the live streaming of the trial proceedings.
Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 23:17
