RiMAP Consultant

Provide legal research and analysis on human rights standards and practices.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 27 Sep 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide legal research and analysis on human rights standards and practices.

You have:

  • Minimum 3 years of research experience with specific focus on international human rights law.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights, International Relations, Law, or Refugee and Forced Migration Studies.
  • Fluency in English and Russian.
  • Knowledge of Turkmen is desired.

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

CONS LocalTarget Start Date

2024-10-10Deadline for Applications

October 9, 2024Terms of Reference

The consultant should have relevant experience in legal research and analysis, and knowledge of international human rights standards and best practices. Preferably a minimum 3 years of research experience with specific focus on the on international human rights lawStandard Job Description

Required Languages

English,

Russian,

Desired Languages

Turkmen,

,

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Human Rights, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Relations, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Refugee and Forced Migration StudiesCertifications

Work Experience

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

Yes

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you had to analyze legal documents? This assesses your ability to handle complex legal analysis. Highlight specific examples, challenges faced, and how you overcame them.
How do you stay updated with international human rights laws? This evaluates your commitment to continuous learning in your field. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to communicate complex legal information to a non-expert. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the most pressing human rights issue today? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've applied research findings to influence a policy or practice? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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