Consultant
Deliver high quality thematic expertise and support consultations and dialogue
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Overview
Deliver high quality thematic expertise and support consultations and dialogue
You have:
- Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience, especially in women’s rights and gender, and its impacts on human rights is required.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
• Tasks completed to a high professional standard. • High quality of provision of expertise in the during consultations • High quality draft report delivered on time. • Incorporation of comments and inputs in a timely manner • Efficient organising of the enhanced interactive dialogue.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
01.01.24 - 30.06.24
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will:
• Provide specific and relevant thematic expertise in supporting the background research, promoting the inclusion of women’s and girls’ perspectives and experiences in a safe and empowering manner and in supporting coherent and solid drafting of the report on the phenomenon in Afghanistan of an institutionalised system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect of human dignity and exclusion of women and girls. • Organize consultations with other mandate holders, Member States and UN and non-UN experts in coordination with the expert consultant and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, • Provide support for the enhanced interactive dialogue at the 56th session of the HRC, in cooperation with members of the Special Rapporteur’s team.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required. Six (6) years of relevant work experience, especially in women’s rights and gender, and its impacts on human rights is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to organize a consultation or meeting among diverse stakeholders. | This question assesses your experience in managing group dynamics and ensuring diverse voices are heard. | Explain the context, the steps you took to organize the meeting, and how you facilitated discussions. |
| Can you provide an example of a report you drafted that involved complex data or sensitive topics? | The interviewer wants to gauge your skills in report writing and handling sensitive information. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the inclusion of marginalized voices in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated with developments in human rights, particularly regarding women's rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are the most pressing human rights issues affecting women in Afghanistan? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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