Assessment of Human Rights Defender Work in Southern Africa

The Nederlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA) is planning an assessment of human rights defender activities in Southern Africa. Consultants are required who are familiar with this work in the region, and extensive experience with analysis and assessments with human rights organisations in Zimbabwe, Angola or South Africa. The assessment is planned to be implemented over three weeks, and to begin at the end of September.

Overall the assessment team should fit the following profile:
- Intimate knowledge of the field of human rights defender work in Southern Africa and the efforts of organisations to network and develop policy and support in the region.
- Knowledge of, and ability to work in Zimbabwe, South Africa or Angola.
- Experience with assessments and drafting lessons learned.
- Experience with building networks and the challenges in maintaining them.
- Experience with grassroots and social organisation.

Please send a CV and a covering letter briefly setting out relevant experience, as well as an indication of your availability and fees. A terms of reference is available on request.

Contact:

Maaike Blom
Manager, Human Rights and Peacebuilding Dept
Nederlands institute for Southern Africa
Amsterdam

[email protected] [2]
www.niza.nl/humanrights [3]