The ABA CHR Justice Defenders Program is seeking a contracting organization or individual with expertise in human rights and military justice to contribute to a project analyzing the prosecution of human rights defenders before military courts in the Levant. This is a two-month consultancy beginning in February 2022 through April 2022. The consultant will conduct directed research and produce several research products that will form the basis for a report on the topic prepared by the Center.
Responsibilities
Conduct at least 15 key informant interviews among state officials, defense lawyers, defendants, civil society activists, and journalists
Develop an interview template in coordination with Center staff
- Identify interviewees in coordination with Center staff and set up interviews
- Conduct hour-long interviews in Arabic and/or Hebrew
- Compile and share English notes with Center staff highlighting key findings
Review and summarize at least 10 cases of human rights defenders tried before military courts
- Identify appropriate cases in coordination with Center staff
- Locate and review relevant court documents, including trial transcripts and judgments
- Conduct interviews with the defendants if possible
- Submit one- or two-page summaries of each case file in English to Center staff, noting any rights violations
Review applicable statutes and regulations as necessary to perform other tasks
Other tasks as necessary and as agreed upon between the contractor and the ABA
Qualifications
- Based in the Levant or possess a strong professional network in the region
- Demonstrated experience in working on issues related to military courts and familiarity with military justice systems in the Levant
- Fluency in Hebrew required; fluency in Arabic highly preferred
- Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) preferred
How to apply:
Please send the following documents in a single PDF to chr.opportunities@americanbar.org by February 3, 2022 at 5pm EST.
- Statement of interest detailing your experience working on related projects, your availability through April 2022, and a cost estimate for the research. (Maximum 1 page)
- Resume or CV
- Hourly rate