Freedom of Expression Case Consultant, PDP

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

**Please note: Only Mexican citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Freedom of Expression Case Consultant will compile and thoroughly analyze national and international case law on freedom of expression and human rights defense, focusing on cases involving human rights defenders and journalists. The analysis will identify key precedents, jurisprudential trends, and best practices to strengthen the protection of these actors and enhance the quality of judicial decisions. It will concentrate on precedents from national courts (such as Supreme or Constitutional Courts) and international tribunals (Inter-American Court of Human Rights, European Court of Human Rights, UN Human Rights Committee) that have established key principles in protecting freedom of expression and human rights.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed work plan for compiling and analyzing case law, including timelines, research sources, and methodology, ensuring comprehensive coverage of national and international precedents on freedom of expression and the rights of human rights defenders and journalists.
• Conduct thorough research on relevant national and international case law, identifying key cases from courts such as the Inter-American Court, European Court of Human Rights, and the UN Human Rights Committee.
• Analyze, systematize, and document findings, highlighting key precedents, jurisprudential trends, and best practices to strengthen judicial protection mechanisms for human rights defenders and journalists.
• Prepare preliminary and final reports that integrate research findings, trend analysis, and recommendations to improve judicial decisions in cases related to freedom of expression and human rights defense.
• Prepare and assist the Chiapas Prosecutor's Office in delivering a presentation for International Human Rights Day.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related fields required. Master’s degree in human rights, international law, or related fields preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in case law analysis, ideally on topics related to freedom of expression, human rights, and the protection of journalists and human rights defenders required.
• Familiarity with international and regional human rights frameworks, particularly those of the Inter-American Court, European Court of Human Rights, and the UN Human Rights Committee preferred.
• Strong skills in legal analysis, report writing, and formulating practical recommendations required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.