Human Rights 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.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative of OHCHR EARO or his delegated responsibility, the UN Volunteer will be assigned to support OHCHR-EARO’s work in capacity building, human rights monitoring and technical assistance to the Government and Regional authorities as well as Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders

Under the direct supervision of OHCHR-EARO Deputy Representative and the relevant workstream lead, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Building the capacity and technical assistance to the Federal and Regional Government institutions, Civil Society and Human rights defenders on human rights issues. • Support human rights and development work including Business and human rights. • Collaborate with human rights officers on human rights mechanisms. • Develop and Analyse relevant human rights products in support of the government institutions, planning activity implementation and organising trainings for various stake holders in the various regions in close collaboration with the human rights field monitors and relevant Human Rights Officers. • Preparation and Compile reports required for submission to the Regional office and HQ as required. • Maintain good working relations between OHCHR-EARO and partners working on human rights issues, especially the judiciary, CSOs, national human rights institutions and UN agencies. Support in building new partnerships in the regions with national ac-tors on behalf of OHCHR-EARO. • Participate as needed in OHCHR-EARO’s engagements with UN agencies, humanitarian actors, protection actors and other relevant stakeholder meetings in the regions as required in mainstreaming human rights in the humanitarian context. • Ensure a human rights base approach is used in OHCHR-EARO’s work with other UN and CSO partners in the planning and implementation of the Ethiopia country-based initiatives/projects.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Human rights, international humanitarian law and legal matters,

• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, the largest city in the country and is the center for many of the nation’s political and economic headquarters. With a relatively low crime rate and little community tension, Addis Ababa is a great city in which to enjoy some African culture. The area is good for families and has lots of local services, from childcare and home cleaning to shopping and education.

With a population of around 4 million made up of over 80 different nationalities, the rich cultural landscape means that you’ll see and learn about the city as an expat. The city is at a much higher altitude to the level you’ll be used to, and it might take you a month or two to adjust to the change. You can Visit the Addis Ababa Museum to discover more about the city and its history or look around some of the city’s beautiful sights and landmarks such as the cathedrals and palaces.