ToR: New Generation Human Rights Defenders Trainer (NGHRDs) —Trainers _at the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), Ethiopia

Introduction

The Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led nonprofit organization registered in Ethiopia under the Civil Societies Law 1113/2019, with registry number 4307 since July 24, 2019. CARD envisions an Ethiopia where human rights are upheld and democratic values thrive. The mission focuses on fostering a civic, media, and digital environment that respects human rights and promotes democratic culture.

Through the Civic Engagement program, CARD aims to cultivate a culture of human rights awareness and activism among youth. By engaging youth in meaningful discussions and activities, the organization seeks to inspire them to become advocates for change within their communities. Recognizing the vital role that young people play in promoting and protecting human rights, it is understood that they are often at the forefront of social change, uniquely positioned to challenge injustice and advocate for the rights of others.

Over the past four years, CARD has implemented the New Generation Human Rights Defenders (NGHRDs) project. This initiative provides training to youth on fundamental human rights topics, including gender equality, freedom of expression, assembly, and demonstrations. The goal is to empower youth to emerge as the next generation of human rights defenders, contributing to a more just and equitable society for all.

To this end, CARD is seeking trainers to conduct a series of two day training sessions in Addis Ababa

Objective

The objective of the New Generation Human Rights Defenders (NGHRDs) training is to empower youth to become the next generation of human rights defenders. Trainees will serve as ambassadors of human rights in their respective communities.

Scope of Work

The trainer  will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Deliver training sessions to high school-aged youth  in Addis Ababa based on the existing training manual, covering the given topics in the manual.
• Develop a report on each training session.

Deliverables

The trainer is expected to deliver the following outputs:

• Deliver the training sessions on the dates chosen by CARD.
• Write a report on each training session that includes information on the topics covered, the activities conducted, and the feedback from students.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in Human Rights Law (LLM) and at least 4 years of work experience in human rights advocacy and education.
• Previous experience in providing training on human rights, preferably to youth.
• A strong understanding of human rights principles and the Ethiopian legal framework.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Easily engage with youth
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Mandatory proficiency in Amharic and English

 Timeline and Schedule

The NGHRDs training will begin in late October and continue until  November 2026. The training will culminate in a Human Rights Festival on 10 December 2026.