Apoyo especializado en la promoción efectiva de los derechos humanos de los Pueblos Indígenas, considerando los principales instrumentos internacionales de derechos humanos como la DRIP, UDH

Support the effective promotion of indigenous peoples' human rights.

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La Paz (Bolivia)

Consultant Human Rights

Application deadline 2 years ago: Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the effective promotion of indigenous peoples' human rights.

You have:

First degree in social sciences, law, education, communication, or related fields.
Master's degree or diploma in social sciences, development, human rights, indigenous peoples, public management, environment, climate change, or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in human rights analysis, public policy design/implementation/evaluation related to indigenous rights, environment, natural resources, and development.
Work experience in intercultural environments.
Experience with human rights reporting initiatives and interactions with universal human rights protection mechanisms, especially regarding indigenous peoples.
Fluency in Spanish and knowledge of English.

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Result of Service

El/la consultora trabajará colaborativamente con el equipo de OHCHR en Bolivia y en coordinación permanente con ROSA a través de su RR Adjunto y Oficiales temáticos. La prestación del servicio considera la ejecución de, al menos, las siguientes actividades por parte del consultor: a) Elaborar los informes correspondientes a las actividades realizadas; b) Mantener permanente contacto con el equipo en Bolivia y ROSA para el abordaje de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas.

Work Location

Bolivia

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoreo de situaciones de derechos humanos relativas a pueblos indígenas relacionadas con conflictividad social, medio ambiente y mujeres; • Actividades realizadas en apoyo a la implementación del trabajo de la Oficina en Bolivia, específicamente con actividades relativas a pueblos indígenas y/ personas defensoras. • Actividades realizadas en contribución de la implementación del proyecto “Strenghtening Respect for Human Rights in Bolivia 2023-2026”.

Qualifications/special skills

First degree en ciencias sociales, derecho, educación, comunicación o profesiones asociadas a recursos naturales o gestión territorial o afines. Estudios de maestría o diplomados en ciencias sociales, desarrollo, derechos humanos, pueblos indígenas, gestión pública, medio ambiente, cambio climático, o afines. Experiencia mínima de 3 años en: • Análisis y elaboración de documentos, diseño/implementación/evaluación de políticas públicas, elaboración de informes y actividades sobre derechos de los pueblos indígenas, derechos humanos, medio ambiente, recursos naturales, desarrollo. • Trabajo en entornos de trabajo intercultural; • Reporte de iniciativas sobre derechos humanos, desarrollo pueblos indígenas; y • Interacción de mecanismos universales de protección de derechos humanos, con énfasis en pueblos indígenas, directa o para el fortalecimiento de actores. • Conocimiento y experiencia en el mandato de OHCHR

Languages

Fluency in Spanish and knowledge of English are required

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you worked on human rights issues related to indigenous peoples?	This question assesses your knowledge and experience in the field of human rights specific to indigenous communities.	Describe a specific situation where you actively engaged with indigenous rights.
How do you approach sensitive matters regarding indigenous struggles and rights?	The interviewer is seeking your interpersonal and cultural competencies in handling sensitive topics.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to evaluate the impact of public policies on indigenous communities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced while working in an intercultural environment and how you handled it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders such as local communities and international organizations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.