Human Rights Administration Assistant

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: The Centre for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the Central Region is looking for one committed individual to assist them with the daily running of their office. This is a good opportunity for undergraduate students looking to contribute to the awareness of Human Rights issues in Ghana. The successful candidate will be available for a minimum of two months.

Highlights: Volunteers can expect to be challenged by a consistent workload and will be responsible for assisting with filing, typing, correspondence, planning, public education and other general duties as outlined by the current volunteer lawyer.

Qualifications:
* A minimum of a High School Diploma is desired
* Good to Excellent computer skills
* Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM
* Some knowledge of filing systems and coding
* Some knowledge of human rights law is desirable but is not required
* Patience
* Cultural Sensitivity and Flexibility

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 940USD

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded: 2003