Organisation Internationale pour les Pays les Moins Avancés (OIPMA) / International Organisation for the Least Developed Countries (IOLDCs),is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with UN ECOSOC status.

OIPMA acts as a bridge between civil society organizations based in the LDCs and the UN Charter-based and Treaty-based Mechanisms and other international organizations.

OIPMA presents the concerns of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in international debates, and speak up on behalf of civil societies in the crisis-affected LDCs. The lack of means in the LDCs actually blocks the NGOs in these countries to protect their civil, economic, social and cultural rights.

OIPMA aims to raise awareness and early-warnings before the International Community about the main obstacles that impede the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the LDCs, by tackling the following mandates:

Participating in international debates such as the United Nations Human Rights Council Sessions, UN Human Rights bodies meetings, and other events coordinated by different stakeholders

Doing research and writing reports on obstacles and constraints that impede the implementation of the SDGs in the LDCs. Meeting with NGOs based in the crisis LDCs such as the countries of the Horn of Africa, Sahel Region, Afghanistan, and Yemen.

Conducting forums and interactive dialogues on the challenges met by the LDCs (children and armed conflicts, extremism, corruption, and other core issues).

Carrying out advocacy matters with the aim to promote Human Rights and target conflict-prevention, post-conflict, and peace-building.

CORE MANDATES

Peace and Security:

Political stability and conflict resolution with a focus on peace building efforts in LDCs

Climate Change Resilience:

Advocating to tackle deforestation and biodiversity loss in LDCs through natural resource management;
Supporting renewable energy initiatives.

Trade and Economy:

Debt relief programmes;
Trade capacity for equitable global participation;
Peace financing efforts in economic development initiatives.

Human Rights:

Initiatives addressing (especially) children’s rights to quality education;
Access to digital resources and technology;
Support of healthcare systems;
Advocacy for water and sanitation projects.

Cross-Cutting Themes:

Gender equality in each category, protection of children from violence and exploitation.
Oipma is looking for Volunteers in Human Rights:

Post: Human Rights Officer:

• Starting date: beginning of March 2024
• Work rate: 20%
• This post is for Volunteers as its not paid position.

Human Rights Officer Job Duties

• Participating in international human rights conferences and organizations mainly in the sessions of human rights Council and other UN committees.
• Coordinating side events, round tables and Forums to promote awareness of human rights issues regarding the implementation of SDGs in the LDCs.
• Monitoring legislation the constraints and obstacles that hinder implementation SDGs in the LDCs.
• Assisting with investigations of alleged violations of international human rights law and International humanitarian law.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Masters’s degree in human rights, international relations, law, or related field;
• Professional experience in human rights, humanitarian work, or a related field;
• Experience conducting research and writing reports;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.