Associate Human Rights Officer

Volunteering Human Rights Legal

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The Associate Human Rights Officer will contribute to the work of UN Human Rights Moldova in promoting the right to freedom from torture and ill-treatment in Moldova. Starting in 2027, UN Human Rights will implement an EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the prevention of torture and ill-treatment, with a focus on temporary detention facilities. The project will strengthen the capacities of duty-bearers and national human rights institutions and support civil society organizations in their work in this area.

Under the direct supervision of an international Human Rights Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute daily to the implementation of the project aimed at strengthening the pre-vention of torture and ill-treatment, with a focus on temporary detention facilities. • Contribute to establishing and maintaining cooperation between duty-bearers and in-ternational consultants engaged under the project. • Support the team implementing the project in organizing capacity-building activities for duty-bearers and civil society organizations. • Contribute to supporting the CSO sub-grant recipient in the implementation of its activi-ties. • Contribute to the implementation of the project’s communication strategy by preparing short materials for social media, including key messages and other communications content. • Provide support in the preparation and organization of Steering Committee meetings. • Carry out other related tasks as needed.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

• Demonstrated interest in human rights and/or
• experience working with state authorities and civil society organizations and/or
• experience in supporting the implementation of a project in relevant subject area
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in: • Good interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively to a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and of-fice technology equipment; • Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, is a well-developed city with a very high degree of security. It offers a diverse range of accommodation, restaurants, has public transport, and has a large number of parks. Supermarkets have a good selection of products, Internet is available, running water and heating function well, state run as well as private clinics are available. Moldova is a unique country and UN Human Rights is a unique organization. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.

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