The fellowship is new this year.
Faculty Mentor: Jeremy Weinstein
Faculty Mentor Email: jweinst@stanford.edu
Office Description:
The Institute on Democracy and Rule of Law (l?Institut de Recherche sur la Démocratie et l?État de Droit) (IRDED) was founded in January 2007. It is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan research and educational organization that promotes policies that further democratic principles, the creation of a free society and the establishment of rule of law in West Africa, particularly in Guinea. The Institute is based in Conakry, Guinea and has nine prominent members on its Board of Directors.
IRDED mission is to further the promotion of a democratic society, the respect of human rights? principles and rule of law by assisting the government in formulating sound policies and helping to mobilize a social democratic constituency to consolidate the democratic process.
Office Website: www.irded.com
Prospective Projects
The candidates would be expected to assist the president handling some of the office tasks. He/she will work closely with the Media and Communication Unit on the amendment of the law 91-05 on the media in Guinea (i.e., prepare a lobbying campaign, follow-up the hearing at the National assembly, meet members of the National Assembly and other key stakeholders in Guinean politic, etc.). He/she will be involved in preparing projects for funding. He/she will update the website. He/she might be involved in reviewing legislative proposals and editing articles for publication. He/she will be involved in organizing youth organizations, seminars, trainings, etc.
Desired Personal Qualities:
- Teamwork skills
- Open minded
- Ability to adapt to different cultures
- Strong initiative
Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:
- Knowledge about the legislative process, media issues, democracy, development, the rule of law and African Politics
- Work with youth/women organizations
- Experience in lobbying campaigns
- Strong editing, writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (word, excellent, power point), website design/updating, etc.
Main Fellowship Disciplines:
- International Relations
- Political Science
- African Studies
Languages:
French