Consultant – Development of communication contents related to traditional knowledge and human rights in the context of climate mobility

Consultant Human Rights

Overview

Develop compelling content on human rights and traditional knowledge in climate mobility.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field from an accredited academic institution is required.
• An advanced University Degree or a Master’s Degree in any of the above discipline in combination with relevant experience will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years experience in the field of human rights, political affairs, international relations, and/or law is required.
• Experience of working in communication / content development is required.
• Demonstrated experience in human rights policy analysis and research, and or international, regional, legal instruments on matters relating to regional, national or sub-national governance is an asset.
• Experience of working in the Pacific region, including with governments and regional organizations will be an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of any of the indigenous languages from the Pacific will be an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

• Performance should be assessed according to the tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment above. • Payments will be made in instalments based on the timely submission and clearance of each deliverable with 100 per cent payment upon delivery of final Mapping Report and Guidance Note incorporating comments and feedback received from PCCMHS members/partners. • The consultant must adhere to the OHCHR Data Protection Principles and maintain confidentiality. • The consultant will be responsible to follow OHCHR writing and communication guidelines/style manuals. • Inception Meeting - 13 October 2025 • Submission of inception report with workplan and timeline – 15 October 2026 • Submission of the Framework socialization content - 29 October 2025 • Submission of expert perspective content - 12 November 2025 • Submission of lived experience content - 26 November 2025 • Submission of the revised final contents and final report - 5 December 2025

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

13.10.25 - 05.12.25

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Representative of the OHCHR Pacific Regional Office in Suva, Fiji, and under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer responsible for the implementation of the joint programme on Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security (PCCMHS), phase II and through guidance from PCCMHS partners, the consultant is responsible for generating well-researched, compelling, and contextually grounded content for a series of short videos that aim to raise awareness and spark constructive dialogue on the intersection of human rights, traditional knowledge, and climate mobility in the Pacific. Through this work, the consultant will contribute to advancing community-driven understanding and advocacy around cultural rights and loss and damage and the role of human rights and human rights-based approach to climate mobility in protecting traditional knowledge. The consultancy comprises of developing contents for the following three themes: 1) Content on the socialization of the Pacific Regional Framework for Climate Mobility (2 videos) Develop accessible and engaging content that introduces the Pacific Regional Framework for Climate Mobility, with a focus on its human rights-based approach and how it covers traditional knowledge in its commitments. The content should help audiences understand the purpose, pillars, and practical relevance of the Framework in supporting just and people-centred responses to climate mobility. 2) Expert perspectives on the intersection of human rights, cultural rights, indigenous rights and traditional knowledge (2 videos) Liaising with OHCHR-approved experts (possibly relevant Special Rapporteurs, thematic experts and/or partner experts), curate and script expert-driven content that explores how human rights frameworks can strengthen the protection and preservation of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. This segment should spotlight explanation of human rights-based approach in the context of addressing loss and damage in climate mobility, and highlighting key aspects of relevant rights, including rights of Indigenous Persons and cultural rights. 3) Testimonies of lived experiences illustrating the impact of climate change and mobility on traditional knowledge and loss and damage (5 videos) Gather, in coordination with PCCMHS partner agencies, and shape narratives from individuals and communities across the Pacific that highlight the human impact of climate change and displacement/relocation on traditional knowledge systems, practices, and cultural identity. These testimonies should help humanize policy discussions and convey the urgency of addressing non-economic loss and damage.

Qualifications/special skills

Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field from an accredited academic institution is required. An advanced University Degree or a Master’s Degree in any of the above discipline in combination with relevant experience will be an added advantage. At least five (5) years experience in the field of human rights, political affairs, international relations, and/or law is required. Experience of working in communication / content development is required. Demonstrated experience in human rights policy analysis and research, and or international, regional, legal instruments on matters relating to regional, national or sub-national governance is an asset. Experience of working in the Pacific region, including with governments and regional organizations will be an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any of the indigenous languages from the Pacific will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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