Collecting and compiling for the Development, Economic and Social Issues Branch of OHCHR
Collect and compile research on economic and social rights.
Overview
Collect and compile research on economic and social rights.
You have:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in another UN language is an asset.
- Availability of 1-5 hours per week for 25 weeks.
Contract
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Identifying about: - 20 leading academic experts - 20 NGOs and - 20 best practices in governments. Three areas of work: 1. Research into enterprise liability and the applicability of a multi-entity approach to Economics, Social and Culture Rights. 2. Restrictions of participation in decisions that negatively affect a rights-holder. 3. Examples of the integration of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights into Transitional Justice efforts.
- Research
Other communications related experience
Ongoing work of the Development and Economic and Social Rights Branch and to increase the knowledge of the academic related work. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. We represent the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Volunteers: 2 needed
1-5 hours per week / 25 weeks
Fluency of another UN language is an asset
Global
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a successful research project you've conducted? | The interviewer wants to see your research abilities and your analytical skills. | Discuss a specific project, highlighting your methodology and outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple deadlines? | The interviewer is assessing your time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while working with a group and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to ensure effective communication within a remote team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you stay informed about developments in economic and social rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |