Consultant to develop a Strategy for the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to operationalize on the recommendations of the Commission’s study on Addressing Human Rights in Conf
Develop a validated strategy for ACHPR on human rights in conflict situations.
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Overview
Develop a validated strategy for ACHPR on human rights in conflict situations.
You have:
- Master’s in human rights, peace and security, or related discipline
- At least 15 years of experience in human rights, peace and security, early warning and conflict prevention, and strategy development
- Excellent command of English, fluency in French will be an added value
- Experience working with the African Union Human Rights Organs is an added advantage
Contract
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Result of Service
The ultimate result of the service is a validated and approved strategy for the ACHPR to operationalize its study on ‘addressing human rights issues in conflict situations’ which contributes to strengthen its role in early warning, conflict prevention, and resolution.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
15 June - 15 Sept.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative, and in light of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights resolution (ACHPR) 332 on human rights in conflict situations; and its study on addressing Human Rights issues in Conflict Situations, draft a strategy to operationalize the ACHPR engagement in early warning and conflict prevention. The strategy is a follow up on the Commission’s study and its recommendations on the Commission’s engagement in early warning and conflict prevention. The activity is to be undertaken in support of and under the leadership of the Commission’s Focal point on Human Rights in Conflict Situations: • Collect and analyze relevant information from diverse sources pertaining to the ACHPR's engagement in early warning, conflict prevention, and resolution Art. 19 of the African Union Peace and Security Council protocol, map the engagement of relevant actors in early warning and conflict prevention. • Identify gaps and propose a set of strategic engagement areas to be carried out by the ACHPR to address the gaps, and improve cooperation with AU bodies, UN, RECs, NHRIs, and CSOs in early warning, conflict prevention, and resolution. • Develop specific and overall goal(s), objectives and propose a strategic area of engagement to meet these goals, outlining in detail specific areas of engagement. • Develop specific modalities of engagement, identify existing opportunities, and platforms to build upon • Communicate regularly with African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights through the focal point for Human Rights in Conflict Situations and project partners to brief on progress update, receive and incorporate feedback to the draft strategy. • Submit the draft strategy to African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, and OHCHR Deputy Regional Representative in charge of regional Pillar for their review. • Present a draft strategy to the ACHPR and relevant stakeholders for validation. • Submit final draft to the ACHPR and OHCHR • Present final draft strategy for adoption by the ACHPR
Qualifications/special skills
Master’s in human Rights, Peace and Security, or related discipline At least 15 years of experience in human rights, peace and security, early warning and conflict prevention, and strategy development. Experience working with the African Union Human Rights Organs in general and the Commission on Human and People’s Rights is an added advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of English, fluency in French will be an added value
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you developed a strategy in a complex environment? | This question aims to assess your experience in strategy development under challenging circumstances. | Focus on the context, your specific actions, and the outcomes of your strategy. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders during strategy development? | Interviewers want to understand your approach to stakeholder engagement and collaboration. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the key components of an effective conflict prevention strategy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you identified gaps in a previous project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you incorporate feedback into your strategic planning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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