Associate Human Rights Officer

Volunteering Legal Communications & PR

Overview

Support the UN to monitor and promote human rights in Jordan.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest in human rights, social sciences, and communication.
• Previous experience as a volunteer or in another culture.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible.
• Strong commitment and motivation to human rights work.
• Creativity in developing communication materials.
• Planning and organizing capability.
• Self-management skills.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Jordan has ratified seven out of the nine core international human rights treaties, underwent the 4th universal periodic review (UPR) at the outset of 2024 and welcomed several independent experts on a country visit. See United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms Jordan's Engagement | United Nations in Jordan. In the first half of 2025, the SHRA with assistance of the UNV would support follow-up to the UPR especially developing a number of information tools to popularize its outcomes and organize a visit by the Special Rapporteur on the right to food to Jordan. The incumbent will also contribute to the collection and analysis of data and information pertaining to human rights matters, including their gender dimensions, to address related human rights issues in Jordan.

Under the direct supervision of the SHRA in the RCO Jordan, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Contribute to researching and collecting information pertaining to human rights issues including their gender dimensions, from a variety of data sources and maintain a related In-formation Platform, and prepare a monthly newsletter presenting trends to the UNCT; • Support integration of human rights in programmatic support through preparing infographics and other information tools to popularize difficult human rights content and make it more accessible to a wider audience; • Assist in conducting capacity-building activities and in develop one or more “Model UN” sessions on human rights; • Assist in populating a human rights recommendations database to strengthen UNCTs efforts to track the implementation of human rights recommendations; • Assist in the preparations of the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food; and • Perform other related duties as required.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Creativity • Planning and Organizing • Self-Management

related field or demonstrated interest in human rights, social sciences, communication, use of communication tools (like Canvas) or databases. Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. On all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents.

Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/En

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