Human Rights Advocacy Specialist

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz OCHA Vollzeit
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Human Rights Advocacy Specialist to join our team at OCHA. As a key member of our section, you will play a crucial role in advancing human rights and promoting accountability in Europe and Central Asia.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective. This will involve conducting substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assessing their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country.

You will also collect and analyze human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators. Additionally, you will provide support to sub-commissions, commissions, and other bodies, following up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.

A key aspect of this role is ensuring that human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian, and economic efforts and programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human rights, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in this field. You will also have excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, or related area.
  • Experience in supporting human rights mechanisms is required.
Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of human rights in Europe and Central Asia. The salary for this position is estimated to be around $80,000-$120,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Others

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).

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