ROLE / Historical & Legal Research

Treaty Research Specialist

Support international treaty and agreement research through documented, accountable work.

Qualifications and responsibility.

MINIMUM EDUCATION — PROPOSED

Bachelor’s degree in law, history, international relations or information science, or a documented equivalent combination of training and relevant work.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE — PROPOSED

3+ years of relevant professional, academic, civic or volunteer experience. Equivalent capability may be assessed through documented work.

Required competencies

Clear written communication
Documentary accuracy
Confidentiality and conflict-of-interest discipline
Respectful collaboration
Primary-source citations
Assessment of contrary evidence
Separation of fact, argument and disputed interpretation

Institution: Southern Cameroons Historical and Legal Research Directorate
Department: International Treaty and Agreement Research
Reports to: Institutional director or designated supervisor under an approved charter
Classification / compensation: Proposed / unfilled · Unpaid volunteer; no paid appointment is implied.
Workload: Proposed 4–8 hours weekly; agreed individually before appointment.
Appointment: Proposed: 30-day probation followed by a 90-day project, six-month renewable, or twelve-month specialist appointment.

Responsibilities

Prepare an agreed work plan with one accountable owner.
Deliver the department’s assigned research or operational outputs.
Keep source records, decisions and progress updates.
Declare conflicts, protect personal data and follow the approved scope.

Expected deliverables

Agreed work plan
Documented output with supporting evidence
Monthly progress report and handover notes

Evaluation

Accuracy and completeness
Timely delivery
Professionalism and compliance
Demonstrable public value

Weekly updates; monthly documented review. Renewal depends on delivery, conduct and continuing need. Engagement may end through the agreed review and notice procedure.

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