The Human Rights Officer will monitor and report on human rights and international humanitarian law violations, conduct field missions, and support advocacy efforts.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in human rights or related areas is required. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development, humanitarian affairs, or other related areas. Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews is required. Knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards is required. Knowledge of international humanitarian law and its application is required. Knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is required.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
