Minorities Affairs Officer

Support HRMA in advancing minority inclusion and interfaith harmony.

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Islamabad (Pakistan)

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Application deadline 11 months ago: Thursday 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support HRMA in advancing minority inclusion and interfaith harmony.

You have:

National and/or international level in human rights, minority affairs, governance, law, and policy development with a focus on human rights, research, advocacy & stakeholder coordination, or public sector engagement
Experience supporting or working within the Government of Pakistan, particularly in a human rights institution with demonstrated knowledge of Pakistan’s human rights governance and reporting structures is desirable.
Experience working with the UN or other international development organization is an asset.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Have affinity with or interest in human rights volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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Describe a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. What challenges did you face?	This question assesses your experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination.	Discuss specific examples, highlighting your approach to collaboration and overcoming challenges.
How would you ensure effective communication between HRMA and various community organizations?	The interviewer seeks to understand your communication strategy and interpersonal skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful advocacy campaign you were involved in? What was your role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to handle a grievance or complaint. How did you approach it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to promote inclusivity in governance?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you evaluate the impact of a human rights initiative?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you used digital tools to advance minority rights?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods would you implement to strengthen interfaith harmony at the community level?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.