Human Right Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Representative of OHCHR or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Human Right Specialist will:

• Contribute to organize seminars, training and lessons learned at regional and national level with stakeholders Human Rights related issues;
• Take part in the implementation of human rights projects related to countries covered by the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights – East Africa Regional Office of (EARO);
• Maintain good working relations between EARO and national partners working on human rights issues, especially CSOs, national human rights institutions and UN agencies.
• Assist EARO in strengthening its communications outreach and development of a communication strategy;
• Contribute to EARO’s work with UN and CSO partners ensure a rights-based approach in the planning and implementation of country-based initiatives/projects and that EARO’s activities is communicated across different social media platforms;
• Contribute to reporting obligations and liaise with Regional Office and the HQ on communication related issues;
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Regional Representative.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a Law, Political Science, International Relations, or other disciplines related to human rights;

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law and legal matters.
• Experience working with NGOs, INGOs or other international organisations is an added value

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Human rights

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 22 November 2020