IFES invites applications for the following position:
POSITION: CONSULTANT – CONTENT AND TRAINING MODULE DEVELOPER
DURATION: 14 JUNE- 12 JULY, 2015 (4 WEEKS)
1) Introduction
Under a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is implementing an 18-month program
to promote the integrity and inclusivity of the electoral process, civic education and support to
development of the civil society in the Maldives.
IFES is an international, non-profit organization that supports the building of democratic
societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies.
Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, non-profit organization, IFES has developed and
implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
2) Background
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) was first established on 10 December
2003 as an independent and autonomous statutory body created by Decree of the President
of the Republic of the Maldives with the right to sue and be sued. The Commission than
established had nine members including a Chairperson.
Until the ratification of the present Human Rights Commission Act on 18th August 2005, making
the HRCM a constitutionally established autonomous body, the HRCM functioned under
regulations promulgated under the powers vested with the President of the Republic of
Maldives.
HRCM functions under the vision, “Human rights, democracy and the rule of law for everyone”,
with the mission “to lead the promotion and protection of Human Rights under the Maldives
Constitution, Islamic Sharia and regional and international Human Rights Conventions ratified
by the Maldives.”
The HRCM, starting from 2012, have established 21 Human Rights Clubs at schools
throughout Maldives with the goal of educating students on human rights and inculcating
respect for human rights.
In an effort to strengthen the impact of the Human Rights Clubs, IFES will provide technical
assistance to the HRCM to review and update/ supplement materials used by the clubs. Based
on the findings of the assessment of the clubs (forthcoming), materials utilized by the club will
be updated/ supplemented with the goal of strengthening effective dissemination of knowledge
on human rights amongst young people.
IFES is looking for a consultant to undertake the task of revising and developing
supplementary materials, and training modules.
The consultant will work closely with the IFES Maldives project staff to achieve the objectives
detailed below, under the direct supervision of the CoP and overall guidance of Senior Program
Officer.
3) Objectives:
 Update/ Supplement the existing Human Rights Club Manual and Young Human Rights
Defenders Handbook.
 Train Human Rights Coordinators on the new materials developed.
4) Key Tasks:
1. Based on the findings of the assessment of the Human Rights Clubs and in close
consultation with relevant IFES and HRCM personnel, review materials used by
members and coordinators (teachers) of the clubs and identify specific content or areas
to be strengthened (2 days)
2. Revise/ update Human Rights Club Manual and Young Human Rights Defenders
Handbook or develop supplementary materials (12 days)
3. Develop training materials to train Human Rights Club coordinators on new materials
(5 days)
4. Train selected Human Rights Clubs coordinators on new materials (2 days).
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5) Deliverables
1. Final print ready updated materials/ or supplementary materials.
2. Final training modules to train coordinators of the Human Rights Clubs
3. Report on training of Human Rights Clubs coordinators.
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6) Qualifications
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- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education, international development,
human rights or related fields.
- At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the
national level on education/ human rights/ development programs.
- Prior experience developing educational and training materials an asset.
- Prior experience in conducting training desirable.
- Strong communication skill and fluency in Dhivehi and English required.
Application:
Closing date for application: 05.00pm, 1st June 2015
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with:
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A covering letter stating reasons and suitability for the position
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Curriculum vitae and details of minimum two referees (please note that IFES would
contact the referees)
Short listed candidates will be contacted the week commencing 1st June 2015. For any
clarification please contact Mariyam Naadha on 7993858.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.