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28 Jul 2021

Human Rights Officer at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

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Job Description


JOB DESCRIPTION

Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Senior Human Rights Advisor, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Support the SHRA in elaborating different projects and mobilization of funds aimed to strengthening the capacities of the SHRA’s Unit;
  • Work in close cooperation with the Results Groups (RGs) – bodies which are part of the management structure of the One UN in Rwanda – in the mainstreaming of human rights including gender issues, into the activities of the UNCT;
  • Support the HRA with the aim of supporting the integration of human rights into national policies;
  • Support the SHRA in mainstreaming of human rights and gender in the review of UNDAP and CCA;
  • Assist the SHRA in planning, implementing, and evaluating trainings and human rights promotion activities in cooperation with the government, national institutions, NGOs and the UNCT;
  • Support the SHRA in the coordination of the One-UN Human Rights Task Force;
  • Support the SHRA’s Unit in the organization of training workshops and human rights days;
  • Participate in inter-agencies’ meetings on behalf of the SHRA’s Unit;
  • Perform other related duties as required by the SHRA.

Required degree level
Master degree or equivalent
Educational additional comments

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Law, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, or in a related area.

Required experience
24 Months
Experience remark

A minimum of two years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area. Experience in human rights advocacy and capacity-building programmes is required

Language skills
  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
  • French(Mandatory), Level – Working Knowledge
Area of expertise
Rule of law, judicial and national legal system reform
Area of expertise details

Legal Affairs

Driving license
Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams




Method of Application

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Closing Date : 10th August, 2021.




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