Consultant to prepare a background paper on the racialized and intersectional impact of securitization

Vor 2 Tagen


CH Genève UNOG United Nations Office at Geneva Vollzeit

Résultat de la prestationComprehensive analysis and enhanced understanding of the racialized and intersectional impact of securitization approaches, including within the context of increased xenophobia and related intolerance, which would strengthen prevention of human rights violations.

Lieu de travailHome Based Durée prévueTwelve months Fonctions et responsabilitésOHCHR seeks a consultant, who will work in close coordination with relevant colleagues within the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section (ARDS) and report to the Chief of ARDS.


The consultant will:

  • Conduct research and prepare a background paper analyzing, through a human rights-based approach, the racialized and intersectional impact of securitization, including within the context of increased xenophobia and related intolerance.
  • Identify possibilities to detect and monitor processes of securitization, including possible indicators, in order to enhance prevention of human rights violations.
  • Provide an overview of issues that have been presented as existential threats, hence "securitized", requiring extraordinary measures.
  • Collect data and analyse patterns and trends regarding securitization of migration, including asylum seekers and refugees; securitization of health, including pandemics; securitization of environment and climate change, and any other relevant issues, as well as asses the intersectional impact of securitization on race, gender and religion.
  • Suggest strategic measures, at national, regional and international levels, to mitigate risks for human rights violations during processes of securitization.
  • Organize a 2-day, in-person, expert meeting in Geneva in 2025 to discuss and revise the draft background paper on the racialized and intersectional impact of securitization.
  • Revise the background paper on racialized and intersectional impact of securitization, in accordance with the comments made during the expert meeting, as well as in line with inputs from OHCHR and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Organize briefings and expert consultations, virtual and in person, with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Draft various documents, including concept notes, surveys and programme of work. The work of this home-based consultancy entails 12 months from wherever the consultant is located, and includes travel to Geneva for the expert meeting, which will be held in person in Geneva, in 2025. Qualifications/CompétencesAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations or related field. A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience is required. Extensive knowledge and experience on issues relating to international human rights standards and norms for addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Very good knowledge of issues relating to securitization theory and practice, and its racialised and intersectional impact. Good knowledge of intersecting forms of discrimination, including race, religion, gender, migration, health, sexual orientation etc. Experience in researching and drafting documents on intersecting forms of discrimination. Proven expertise in research and excellent drafting skills. Ability to analyse complex issues and make policy-oriented recommendations. Experience in organizing high level meetings or conferences and facilitating thematic discussions. Ability to work in multicultural environments. TraductionFluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable. Informations supplémentairesPas disponible. Aucun frais de dossierTHE 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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