Background

The Refugee Law Project (RLP), Faculty of Law, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda is working with Northern Uganda Transitional Initiative (NUTI) to create a war archive and museum in Kitgum District. This archive will serve as a resource centre for studies in extremism, violence and displacement can be studied. The objective of this project is to ensure that experiences of those who suffered from conflicts are not forgotten, while at the same time providing space for the continuing education of the public and particularly of the young generation. The war museum and archive will retain and document artefacts, videos, studies, pictures and documents of the war, particularly the conflict in northern Uganda. As memory and remembrance plays a fundamental role in post-conflict healing, this project aims to assist in the reconciliation process underway in northern Uganda. The RLP is currently gathering materials for the museum-like archive and is looking for two volunteers to work alongside the Programme Manager.

Position: Volunteer Research Assistant (2 Positions)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Gulu with frequent travels to Kitgum and Kampala.
Deadline: Thursday 19th August 2010, at 1pm.
Duties:
- In collaboration with the Programme Manager, the Volunteer Research Assistant will conduct consultations with stakeholders (Victims, NGO’s, Researchers, Journalists, Scholars, etc) in order to locate materials relevant to the Museum-like archive.
- Participate in gathering materials (published and unpublished materials, reports, video, pictures, photographs, memorabilia, paraphernalia) from NGO’s, Researchers, Journalists, Scholars, United Nations, Foreign Missions etc).
- Participate in recording, photocopying, digitalization, and storage of the materials gathered.
- In collaboration with the Programme Manager, the Volunteer Research Assistant will help raise awareness about the archive with relevant communities and individuals.
- And any other duties that may be assigned by the Programme Manager from time to time

Qualifications:
- At least a University degree in any of the following disciplines: Peace and Conflict Studies, Law, Political Science, any other relevant social. Science.
- Good knowledge of conflict and peace, forced migration, transitional justice, and particularly the conflict in northern Uganda.
- Experience in community consultations, awareness raising, researching documents, and archiving.
- The person should have excellent skills in communication, presentation, reporting, and documenting.
- Knowledge of library science and archives will be added advantage.
- Excellent language skills in English and Luo. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be added advantage.

Remuneration;
A competitive monthly stipend will be offered for the successful candidates. A flat rate for transport, accommodation and per diem will be offered while on official duty only.

Application procedure
Interested applicants should submit ONLY a motivation letter and curriculum vitae electronically to: [email][email protected]

Copies of academic certificates will be required from short listed applicants on the interview date. The deadline for receipt of all applications is Thursday 19 August 2010, at 1pm and the interview for shortlisted candidates will take place at the Refugee Law Project Offices in Gulu, on Monday 23rd August 2010. Please note that only shortlist candidates will be contacted for interviews.