Associate in Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law

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.

Sudan entered a transitional period to democracy in August 2019 ending a period of 30 years of dictatorship regime. The striking participation and leadership role played by women to bring about political change has contributed to the creation of a more conducive environment to work in the area of promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment following the adoption of a Constitutional Declaration which guarantees and promotes women’s rights in all social, political, and economic fields, and combats all forms of discrimination against women. At the international and regional level, Sudan has women’s human rights obligations and steps from government have been taken towards ratification of CEDAW and the Protocol To The African Charter On Human And Peoples’ Rights On The Rights Of Women In Africa. UN Women is working to ensure that national, regional and international women’s human rights obligations are met through supporting both the government. UN Women also supports strengthening the women and young women’s movement to strengthen accountability to women’s human rights and rule of law.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist in the design and implementation of projects in the area of human rights, democracy and rule of law in relation to the women peace and security portfolio; • Assist and participate in the coordination of program activities related to human rights and rule of law; • Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of UN Women’s projects in relation to the human rights, democracy and rule of law portfolio; • Familiarize yourself with UN Women’s programs and operations system to support insertion of data and uploading of cooperate documents.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in gender mainstreaming and women’s human rights, democracy and rule of law would be an asset. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Khartoum is the capital and trading Centre of Sudan and is situated in Khartoum State, at the junction of the Blue and White Nile rivers; Omdurman is also a suburb of Khartoum, giving the urban area a population of over 3 million. It has long served as a major communications Centre between the Arab countries of North Africa and central African countries. The city lies near the rich, irrigated cotton growing Gezira area to the south and much of its trade is based on Nile river traffic. An oil pipeline links the city with Port Sudan on the Red Sea. Industries include tanning, textiles, light engineering, food processing, glassware, and printing. Sudan’s climate ranges from tropical in the south to arid dry desert in the north. Khartoum is one of the hottest capitals in the world in summer, although the winter months are cooler and pleasant. A rainy season in many areas spans from April to October. Living conditions in Khartoum are good. Khartoum is classified as a family duty station, with adequate level of services, accommodation, and facilities. One can rent a comfortable modern apartment or house with air conditioners that mitigate the hot and dusty climate. Medical facilities are basic. The cost of living may be high, depending on the standards, particularly for food and accommodation. It is a relatively safe environment, sometimes marked by small criminality, especially due the economic crisis, legacy of the years of exclusion of the country from the international community, exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic. MORSS (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards) compliance is required. Generally, the city is safe compared to other capitals in the continent, but these days are often marked by street protests against the 25 October 2021 military takeover and some measures taken by the government such as internet disconnection that impact the work of UN agencies and other partners. There are many restaurants and cafes for socializing, although limited sports facilities due to the climate although one can get membership of gyms for indoor exercise and there are clubs for swimming. International personnel should be prepared to use cash while in Sudan. ATM facilities are only available for local accounts. Credit cards cannot be used while in Sudan. Currency exchange and money transfer facilities, such as Western Union, are available in Khartoum. All photography without a permit is forbidden in Sudan. Do not take photographs without express permission. Where an official is present, you must ask permission to photograph. It is advised to obtain such permission prior to any display of a camera. Dress code is modest and conservative (arms and legs covered), although trousers are acceptable for women, head scarves do not need to be worn by expatriate women in the capital, men should wear long trousers. Public displays of affection should be avoided. Public drunkenness is forbidden and possession of alcohol in Sudan is against the local laws. Visitors should always note that UN staff members are not permitted to bring alcohol into the country.