International Consultant to support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards

Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess compliance of Mozambican Armed Forces with human rights standards.

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OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Maputo (Mozambique)

Consultant Human Rights

Application deadline 24 days ago: Wednesday 24 Jun 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess compliance of Mozambican Armed Forces with human rights standards.

You have:

Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required.
Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces is required.
Experience in SOPs development and implementation is required.
Experience working with armed forces is desirable.
Fluency in English required.
Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

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Result of Service

To support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards.

Work Location

Home-based/remote

Expected duration

01/07/26 - 31/08/26

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Consultant will be responsible for the following duties: - Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards; - Develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards (home-based); - Organize in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD) a consultation workshop on the SOP in-country (Maputo); - Integrate inputs and feedback from the validation workshop into the Draf SOP (home-based); - Liaise as needed with relevant OHCHR staff in Mozambique, the Regional Office in Southern Africa and OHCHR Headquarters; - Ensure that a gender perspective is integrated in all areas of work; - Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required. Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces is required. Experience in SOPs development and implementation is required. Experience working with armed forces is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English required, Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

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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Potential interview questions

Describe a time you developed a standard operating procedure. What steps did you take?	The interviewer seeks to understand your process in developing SOPs.	Outline the stages of development, from initial draft to final approval, focusing on your methodologies.
How have you integrated a gender perspective into your previous work?	This question assesses your commitment to gender considerations in your work.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a challenging situation you faced while working with armed forces. How did you manage it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in human rights compliance assessments?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how you ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you utilize when working remotely with a team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach feedback incorporation from workshops?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Provide an example of how you managed timelines during a project involving multiple stakeholders.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.