Assistant Human Rights Officer

Overview

The Assistant Human Rights Officer will provide substantive and technical support to the Human Rights Council and its subsidiary bodies, and assist in drafting relevant documents.

Tasks Summary

• Assists in the organization of and provides substantive and technical support to the regular and special sessions of the Human Rights Council, as well as meetings of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee (HRCAC), the Working Groups on Communications and Situations of the HRC Complaint procedure;
• Provides direct assistance to the Secretary of the Human Rights Council and to the Secretaries of HRC subsidiary bodies and mechanisms supported by the Branch;
• Contributes to drafting analytical summaries and notes on the debates and discussions of the HRC and the above-mentioned subsidiary bodies and mechanisms;
• Assists in the drafting of correspondence, notes verbales or other relevant texts in respect of the work performed by the HRC and its subsidiary bodies;
• Performs other duties as may be directed by the Chief of Branch.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in the work of international human rights mechanisms.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• 1 month

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field earned from a university in developing economies

Other Details

Languages Required: • English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: • French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: • Volunteer Living Allowance (Per month) apx.: USD 3044.59; • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 3500; • Exit allowance for each month served, paid on completion of contract. • Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance