UNV Assistant Human Rights Officer Jobs 2021 – South Africa NGO Jobs

UNV Assistant Human Rights Officer Jobs 2021 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNV South Africa looking for “Assistant Human Rights Officer“. Applicants with a Master degree may apply on or before 05th September 2021.

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UNV Assistant Human Rights Officer Jobs 2021

The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 21st August 2021 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Assistant Human Rights Officer to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Recruiter United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Position Assistant Human Rights Officer
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master degree
Experience Required Minimum 03 years
Application Deadline 05th September 2021

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer in charge of the Emergency Response Team in the OHCHR Regional Office for Southern Africa, the NUNV will undertake the following tasks:

  • Researches and collects information pertaining to human rights matters, including their gender dimensions, from a variety of data sources (e.g. communications, publications, the press) and through remote monitoring to keep abreast of relevant issues/events in the Southern Africa Region and provide up-to-date information;
  • Assists in the analysis of information, to include the impact on the countries and thematic mandates on the human rights situation in assigned area, with a focus on vulnerable groups, and supports the development of early warning analysis and the identification of preventative measures to address human rights protection needs;
  • Participates in meetings and consultations; prepare summaries of results/outcomes;
  • Reviews human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, and participates in discussions with other Human Rights Officers on the integration of these issues into political, humanitarian and socio-economic efforts and programmes;
  • Work on civic space and participation in relation to early warning, prevention and early action measures in relation to civil society actors and human rights defenders;
  • Drafts a variety of reports and correspondence relating to human rights matters;
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Eligibility criteria:

Required degree level

  • Master degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, conflict and development studies, peace and security, human rights 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.

Required experience

  • 36 Months

Experience remark

  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (minimum 3 years) in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience working with international human rights standards, instruments and mechanisms is desirable. Experience in human rights monitoring and reporting and/or in building capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights is desirable. Internships and voluntary work may be considered at 50% if deemed relevant. Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Language skills

  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent

Other Details

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNV Assistant Human Rights Officer Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.unv.org/vo/zafr000061-9465

The Closing Date: 05th September 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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