Employment opportunityWhat type of job are you looking for? Human Rights researcher. What nationality are you? Swazi What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Fluent in English and SiSwati. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Swaziland. This is because there are lot of human rights violations taking place and are not widely covered and published internationally. Also, that I understand the people of Swaziland and the forms of violations taking place even those that are not considered as violations by most Swazis. What countries have you worked in? Swaziland What countries do you have a visa to work in? As a Swazi citizen, I do not need a visa to work in Swaziland. What field do you currently work in? Human rights as an assistant researcher (part-time). What fields have you worked in before? None. What qualifications do you hold? I hold a diploma in law from the University of Swaziland and currently doing my final year (ending in May 2011)LLB degree.I also, participated in the 19th African Human Rights Moot Court in Benin, which took place in October 2010. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education because one gets the broader understanding of the field he/she is interested in and when he/she gets the skills, then know where to apply those skills attained. Describe the benefits of working with others When working with others one gets to share ideas and compliment what he/she knows with the ideas and experiances from others. Describe the benefits of working alone There is much focus on the work being done and an opportunity for one to unleash what he/she with confidence as there won't be reliance on others. Also, one gets to grow and quickly develop in the work he/she doing because he/she much experience and exposure on the work. What was your worst working experience? It was working with people who later felt that it was alright to have their rights violated by authorities. But then I understood that their change of heart was due to intimidation from these authorities. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? It is the understanding of the various areas of the field of human rights (like sexuality, religion, people with disabilities' rights etc)without discrmination. What unique skills do you have? Understanding and appreciating the different behaviours and attitudes of people. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Being the Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Commission or the African Human Rights Commission. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? It is to see people understanding the rights of each other and fighting to uproot discrimination in our societies. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? So far am enjoying every bit of it though there are minor challenges here and there. Why choose this field? The field of human rights is developing in the international community and that people have for a long time been marginalised and have their rights violated by authorities with impunity. How can potential employers contact you? By e-mail: clintondlamini@yahoo.com or telephone: +268 76082601 or post: P O Box 329, BHUNYA, Swaziland. |