National Consultancy 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 FADM with international human rights standards.
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Overview
Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess compliance of FADM with international human rights standards.
You have:
- Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
- A first-level university degree 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 in human rights, peace and security and working with government institutions 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.
Contract
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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
Mozambique
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; - Assist the international consultant to develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards, providing insight into the Mozambican Defense Forces (FADM, Portuguese acronym); - Participate in the organization of a consultation workshop in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD); - Contribute to the integration of 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 in human rights, peace and security and working with government institutions 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience working with government institutions on human rights issues. | This helps assess your direct experience and knowledge in the area. | Provide specific examples of past collaborations with governmental bodies. |
| What insights can you provide into the Mozambican Defense Forces and their compliance with human rights? | This question gauges your understanding of local military structures. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your previous experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you integrate gender perspectives into your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when organizing workshops, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach liaising with international offices and local bodies like the MoD? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe any experience you have had with human rights issues related to armed forces? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What does it mean to you to ensure compliance with international human rights standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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