Organization Mission

 Monitor online media sources before, during and after the elections in Central African Republic (CAR) with focus on human rights related issues
 Monitor online information relating to the rights of women (including women candidates), children, internal displaced persons (IDPs), people living with disabilities, minorities, and vulnerable groups in the context of the electoral process
 Monitor activities/speeches and publications of stakeholders including inter alia, journalists, political actors, community and religious leaders, national and local authorities to identify and report on hate speech and incitement to violence
 Monitor different information sources and coverage of the elections in CAR including the main human rights issues (freedom of association (meetings and demonstration of political parties from opposition), freedom of expression and communication (media targeted or censored), freedom of movement, harassment of journalists, human rights defenders or women leaders.
 Produce weekly reports on monitoring activities
 Attend the virtual bimonthly meeting with the Human Rights Division (MIEW and Reporting).

Note: All the activities are related to the upcoming local elections in CAR, planned for end of August 2025

Context

On 29 September 2025, the President of the Republic signed a decree officially convening the electorate for a grouped election scheduled for 28 December 2028. The enrollment of candidates is fixed for October 2-11, 2025. The National Election Agency (Autorite Nationale des Elections) is the body responsible for organizing these elections. On March 23, it launched its online website (www.ane-rca.org).

Despite ongoing efforts, the security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains fragile amid continuing calls for collective action to ensure the December 28 elections are inclusive, transparent and peaceful. y. The year 2021 marked the territorial reorganization of the country, with the creation of new regions, prefectures and sub-prefectures which contribute to the restoration of state authority and has been instrumental in enhancing access to services for the population through the deployment of administrative, judicial and security authorities.

The signing of an accord on April 19, 2025, between the Central African government and the UPC and 3R armed groups through which the armed groups committed to rejoining the APPR, has led to the demobilization and disarmament of elements from these groups thereby complementing efforts to promote durable peace and security in CAR.

Pursuant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution S/RES/2759 (2024), MINUSCA is to assist the government “in preparing for and organizing free, fair and peaceful local, presidential and legislative elections scheduled for 2025 and 2026, which are conducted in a transparent, credible, peaceful and timely manner”. MINUSCA is also responsible for taking active measures, in support of the authorities of the Central African Republic, to anticipate, avert and effectively counter any serious or credible threat to the civilian population using a comprehensive and integrated approach
Despite efforts by government, human rights abuses/violations continue to be documented implicating state and non-state actors. Given that elections have proven to be flashpoints for tension and human rights violations/abuses, the HRD Division has continued to collaborate with key stakeholders to promote a human rights based approach in the electoral process.

In this regard, HRD MINUSCA, which implements the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has developed a Strategy to integrate human rights in the electoral process which includes inter alia, monitoring and reporting on elections related human rights issues, technical assistance and capacity building of key national institutions such as the National Human Rights Commission and the High Communication Council as well as advocacy for accountability and the application of the HRDDP for support provided to the mission to security and defence forces in the context of the elections.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills and Experience

 A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights monitoring and investigation, political affairs, international relations, law, or related areas is required.
 Experience in conflict or post conflict environments and knowledge of related rule of law context and human rights issues is an asset
 Experience in human rights monitoring, investigations and reporting is desirable.
 Experience in media monitoring and open sources investigation is required
 Excellent analytical, research and investigative skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess the potential protection risks.
 Experience assessing the humanitarian situation in a conflict or post conflict context is desirable.
 Experience or knowledge of the context and conflict dynamics in Central Africa is highly desirable.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or in an area related to human rights. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.