Impunity Watch is an international non-profit organisation working with victims of violence to deliver redress for grave human rights violations, uproot deeply ingrained structures of impunity, and promote justice and peace.
IW advocates for the voices of affected individuals and communities to be meaningfully included in the design and implementation of policies that advance victims’ rights for truth, justice, reparations, as well as guarantees of non-recurrence. We promote local actors’ active involvement in transformation after violence and abuses, and we also support informal initiatives that complement formal transitional justice mechanisms.
Impunity Watch currently works in Central America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Great Lakes region of Africa, and the Western Balkans. We have presence in Guatemala and Burundi, and our headquarters are in The Hague, The
Netherlands.
The Consultant will be responsible to develop a framework paper that explores the potential applications and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the reparation’s lifecycle. The outline of the paper will be discussed in more detail with the team at IW after the consultant has been selected.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Conducting thorough desk research to gather relevant data and insights on the
topic. - Mapping the reparations life cycle, identifying common stages and challenges
across contexts while acknowledging and reflecting on country-specific
variations. - Identifying areas within the reparations cycle where AI or automation could
meaningfully contribute, based on prior experiences and existing applications
in similar contexts. - Conducting a preliminary assessment of the opportunities and risks in the use
of AI in reparation programmes. - Drafting a framework paper of 2500 to 3750 words that synthesises the
findings and identifies key research and practical questions related to the
integration of AI in reparations.
Time Frame
The consultancy will begin immediately upon contract signing, with all deliverables to be completed by the end of November 2025.
Qualifications
- PhD in Law, Human Rights, Political Science or International Relations, with a
focus on reparations. - Demonstrated expertise and experience in the areas of reparations and
emerging technologies. - Proven experience in the field of reparations and transitional justice, with a
strong understanding of victim-centred approaches. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in information technology,
particularly in relation to artificial intelligence, automation, or digital tools in
reparations - Experience in working with human rights and development agencies (for
example the UN or other international organisation). - Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical ideas into accessible,
policy-relevant insights. - Experience working in diverse country contexts, with sensitivity to victim-centered approaches.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Application Submissions Guidelines and Selection Process
Interested applicants should send their CV, a brief outline as well as a quotation to jobs@impunitywatch.org. Kindly mention the position you are applying for in the email subject. The deadline for receiving applications is 2 September 2025. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. The committee will evaluate all applications based on the candidates’ qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. The review process will ensure a thorough and fair assessment of each application. The selected applicant will be informed of the status of their application by 15 September 2025.
Consultancy Background
Impunity Watch is one of eleven member organizations of the “Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations: Making Justice Work.” This civil society-led initiative aims to combat the growing climate of impunity for core international crimes and serious human rights violations by promoting comprehensive justice and accountability. This consultancy is one of the key activities of Impunity Watch within the Global Initiative and is co-funded by the European Union.