About RWI
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) has worked for forty years to promote respect for human rights through research, education and capacity development. We believe that by supporting practitioners and bringing people together around human rights, based on new knowledge and tools developed, connecting theory and practice, we contribute to lasting human rights change.

RWI is an independent academic institution established at Lund University in Sweden in 1984. We combine multi-disciplinary human rights research with education, capacity building, and outreach to contribute to a wider understanding of, and respect for, human rights and humanitarian law. We work with four thematic areas within human rights: ‘access to justice’, ‘non-discrimination and inclusion’, ‘human rights and the environment’ and ‘business and human rights.

Since the early 1990s, we have cooperated with a wide range of institutions and organisations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, to advance the practical application of human rights around the world. Our cooperation is characterised by mutual trust, long-term commitment, and achievement of common objectives. Currently, we have offices in Bangkok, Harare, Jakarta, Lund, Nairobi, Phnom Penh, and Yerevan.

RWI is developing a database to preserve and enhance access to human rights reports from Afghan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) produced before 15 August 2021. We invite qualified consultants to assist in mapping and collecting these reports, ensuring they meet ethical and legal standards for inclusion in the database.

Background
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is developing a database to preserve and enhance access to human rights reports and academic materials on Afghanistan. A key component of this initiative is archiving and safeguarding reports from Afghan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that were publicly available before the Taliban takeover on 15 August 2021. These reports may have been removed from the internet, stored with limited access, or are for other reasons no longer accessible. The objective is to create an online archive of these reports to ensure their preservation and accessibility for future reference and research.

Objective of the consultancy
The consultancy aims to map CSO reports relevant to the RWI Afghanistan Database, ensuring they align with the inclusion criteria. The consultant will identify key CSO reports that would be relevant for archiving in the RWI Database, while ensuring ethical considerations and safeguarding measures are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Map reports from Afghan CSOs and assess them against RWI inclusion criteria.
• Collaborate with CSOs to secure permissions for database inclusion.
• Provide detailed metadata and recommendations for future collection efforts.

Duration
The remote consultancy will span from 15 December 2024 to 31 January 2025. The consultant will be compensated for a total of ten (10) working days, which can be distributed flexibly across this period based on the assignment's needs and agreed upon schedule.
Fee for this consultancy is max SEK 50.000.

Qualifications

• Expertise in human rights research and documentation.
• Knowledge of the Afghan human rights landscape and CSOs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

For more information, please read the Terms of Reference here.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and a brief proposal outlining your approach to the task via the Apply button. Applications will only be accepted through this platform.

The deadline for applications is 13 December, 2024.

For inquiries, contact David Eile, RWI Senior Programme Officer at david.eile@rwi.lu.se.

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability or other protected status under the law.

We look forward to receiving your application!