PROJECT: The Aegis Trust

THIS PROJECT IS NOW AT FULL CAPACITY

We will let you know if and when more people are required 

In brief: Banyan has been asked by the Aegis Trust to work on a project focused on Sudan and the ICC indictments as a case study to explore and provide recommendations as to what new or existing international structures or mechanisms are required to improve the implementation of international justice in relation to Sudan and the broader context of the African Union, ICC and individual states.

The final document produced will be a research report divided into thematic chapters including a literature review and and providing a chronology or summary of relevant international law, domestic legislation and decision making process (and policy positions of states) regarding Sudan and the ICC. Further information on the content of the report will be given to those on the project.

Aegis will consider publishing the report and will use the report to formulate policy recommendations for global advocacy and advocacy targeted at the UK government.

We are looking to build a team of 3 or 4 students to work on this project.

Competencies: Knowledge of international law, particularly international criminal law, human rights law and UN institutions.

Commitments: 15hrs per week over the course of 10 weeks. A draft report is to be completed by mid-January with a final report produced by mid-February. The Aegis trust will use the report for advocacy purposes from March 2013 onwards.

This comes down to an estimated 5hrs per student per week. (Please note that estimations can vary and that it also depends on your input and involvement on the project)

Deadline: As soon as possible. Please email us at soas@banyan-advocates.co.uk with details of your availability and hours you can commit; please also attach a CV that includes information on your knowledge of the competencies, as cited above. A ‘point of contact’ will be assigned based on competence and experience to co-ordinate the work. Quality control will be assured by Jo Henderson at the Aegis trust. 

Project - The Revenue Watch Institute

Banyan has been asked by the Revenue Watch Institute to support a technical assistance project to the government of Guinea (Conakry). The project focuses on reforms to the mining sector designed to promote good governance, compliance with the law, and an equitable sharing of benefits. 

We are looking to build a team of up to four students to support a multi-stakeholder committee in analysing the award of existing mining contracts. This will involve analysis and summaries of key terms of mining contracts; and in depth research into mining companies. Depending on the outcome of the work, there is scope for students to continue to work with RWI to develop contributions to the committee.

Competencies: Strong French reading and writing skills; legal analysis skills; basic knowledge of the mining sector and/or tax would be preferred

Commitments: Work has begun; if you can begin work before the end of August it would be a plus, but not essential. You will need to commit at least a total of 20 hours before the end of September.

Deadline: Applications taken on a rolling basis.

Application: If you're interested in working on this project, please email us at soas@banyan-advocates.co.uk with details of your availability and hours you can commit; please also attach a CV that includes information on your knowledge of French, legal analysis and mining and/or tax law.

Project - The MSI Project

THIS PROJECT IS NOW COMPLETED

We will have a blog update soon explaining the project and its results

Banyan has been asked by The MSI Project, an NGO affiliated with Harvard Law School, to assess and evaluate the human rights impacts of a number of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) such as, but not including, the Kimberley Process or the Fair Labour Association. 

We are looking to build a team of at least two students to evaluate two MSIs using an established methodology. This will involve working with an evaluation dataset and translating it into a written report. Depending on the outcome of the work, there is the possibility of separate or ongoing involvement in other aspects of the Project’s work, including advocacy and capacity-building with MSIs.

Competencies: Report-writing. Familiarity with international human rights or corporate accountability issues is preferable.

Commitments: 60 hours per person.Work needs to begin as soon as possible; the sooner you are able to commit the time the better.

Deadline: as soon as possible

Application: If you're interested in working on this project, please email us at soas@banyan-advocates.co.uk with details of your availability and hours you can commit; please also attach a CV.