Human Rights Officer
Support Human Rights projects and capacity-building initiatives.
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Overview
Support Human Rights projects and capacity-building initiatives.
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Law, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related area.
- A minimum of two years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area.
- Fluent in English (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of French (mandatory).
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.
Description of task
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Senior Human Rights Advisor, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Support the SHRA in elaborating different projects and mobilization of funds aimed to strengthening the capacities of the SHRA’s Unit;
- Work in close cooperation with the Results Groups (RGs) – bodies which are part of the management structure of the One UN in Rwanda – in the mainstreaming of human rights including gender issues, into the activities of the UNCT;
- Support the HRA with the aim of supporting the integration of human rights into national policies;
- Support the SHRA in mainstreaming of human rights and gender in the review of UNDAP and CCA;
- Assist the SHRA in planning, implementing, and evaluating trainings and human rights promotion activities in cooperation with the government, national institutions, NGOs and the UNCT;
- Support the SHRA in the coordination of the One-UN Human Rights Task Force;
- Support the SHRA’s Unit in the organization of training workshops and human rights days;
- Participate in inter-agencies’ meetings on behalf of the SHRA’s Unit;
- Perform other related duties as required by the SHRA.
Educational additional comments
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Law, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, or in a related area.
Experience remark
A minimum of two years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area. Experience in human rights advocacy and capacity-building programmes is required
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise details
Legal Affairs
Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, 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’ 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: 09 August 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project you've managed related to human rights? | This helps assess your project management skills and impact in the field of human rights. | Discuss the project's objectives, your role, and measurable outcomes. |
| How do you incorporate gender issues into your work? | The interviewer is looking for your understanding and application of gender considerations in human rights. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What does accountability in human rights work mean to you? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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