{"id":28226,"date":"2022-07-14T08:04:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T08:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=28226"},"modified":"2022-07-23T00:41:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T00:41:40","slug":"global-alliance-of-national-human-rights-institutions-geneva-consultant-human-rights-expert","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28226","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[140],"job_listing_category":[49],"job_listing_location":[90],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-28226","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_type-consultant","job_listing_category-advocacy","job_listing_location-geneva"],"metas":{"job-description":"<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Background\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>GANHRI<\/strong> is the global network of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), which are independent state bodies with a constitutional and\/or legislative mandate to protect and promote human rights. To date, more than 100 NHRIs exist worldwide, 78 of them being in full compliance with the United Nations Paris Principles.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>GANHRI<\/strong> is lead implementing agency for the EU funded project\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capacity Building of National Human Rights Institutions\u202f- Phase 3 project (NHRI.EU.3).<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0GANHRI\u2019s co-implementing partners are:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Africa-Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Americas-Network of the National Human Rights Institutions from the Americas\u202f\u202f(RINDHCA)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asia-Pacific- Asia-Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Europe- European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project\u2019s overall objectives is to:\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhance the role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and their global and regional networks in promoting and protecting the human rights of all individuals<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with further objectives being to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthen NHRI\u2019s effectiveness to protect and promote human rights defenders and civic space; support and protect NHRIs when under threat in line with the 2018 Marrakech Declaration and follow-up frameworks.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthen the accreditation process and support the work of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA).\u202f Support the establishment, strengthening and accreditation of NHRIs to be in compliance with the Paris Principles.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhance NHRIs\u2019 effectiveness in identified thematic areas to advance sustainable development through human rights.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue strengthening GANHRI and the four regional networks, including their secretariats, to be able to better serve and support their member NHRIs.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project is being implemented between 2022 and 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Avenir Book\" data-listid=\"43\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RINDHCA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within the NHRI.EU.3 project\u2019s framework, project co-implementing partner, RINDHCA, is foreseen to have an important role in strengthening NHRIs in the Americas and advocating for human rights protection at both regional and global level.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this purpose, GANHRI is recruiting a Human Rights Expert to support the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">range of activities for the advancement NHRI.EU.3 workplan (specific for<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">RINDHCA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Duties and Responsibilities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the <strong>GANHRI<\/strong> Project Manager, supported by the <strong>GANHRI<\/strong> Geneva Representative, and day-to-day supervision of the RINDHCA\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chief Technical Secretary.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide technical support for the implementation of RINDHCA Action Plan: 2022 \u2013 23<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide technical support for the implementation of Americas<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional Action Plan (RAP) on Human Rights Defenders (HRD) and civic space\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organise webinars, meetings and capacity building activities on HRDs and civic space<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Prepare and share submissions and reports to relevant national, regional and global (UN) mechanisms on attacks against HRDs, including NHRIs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide technical inputs for various human rights related advocacy efforts in the region, and potentially global (UN) level<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support Americas NHRIs at risk \/ under threat \u2013 through statements, letters to national authorities, etc. Collaborate with GANHRI for shared position<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Produce and promote positive narratives, reports, position papers, methodology, advocacy statements to influence regional agenda on HRDs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support the implementation of regular workshops on accreditation for NHRIs in the Americas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide advisory services to NHRIs in the Americas scheduled for review, in collaboration with the SCA Secretariat (drafting of submissions, statement of compliance and other relevant documentation and reports)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support NHRIs in following up on the SCA outcomes and recommendations, including technical support and advocacy with national authorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Provide activity reporting information as per GANRHI Head Office requirements\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Provide inputs to communicate effectively the activities completed\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support any other task as per need<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expected outputs<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support provided for timely implementation of project activities in line with duties and responsibilities, project workplan as discussed with the project team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular project reporting providing updates on activities produced and validated by <strong>GANHRI\/RINDHCA.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical inputs provided on material prepared\/reviewed\/finalised.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Management of events undertaken, and activity reports prepared upon completion of events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of assignment report on work carried out with associated documentation annexed at end of the report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proven expertise of various human rights issues, particularly in the Americas context. Including strong knowledge of human rights regional and mechanisms\/conventions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyse information and draft human rights reports.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to engage with stakeholders on human rights issues, including organising workshops and meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced university degree (Master\u2019s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations or related field. Excellent knowledge of human rights and UN human rights mechanisms is also mandatory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights. Experience as human rights officer\/expert for a regional and\/or international organisation (UN) or for non-profit organisations is desirable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Language<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spanish, English, Portuguese and French are most commonly spoken languages of the Americas. At a minimum it is essential the chosen candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. Proficiency in additional language, particularly Portuguese, is desirable but not essential.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Application process<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To complete your application send a\u00a0<strong>Cover letter, CV and references from relevant previous assignment to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@ganhri.org\">recruitment@ganhri.org<\/a>\u00a0by 22 July 2022.\u00a0 Additionally in your application, please indicate your anticipated daily rate in Euros.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contacted. GANHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>GANHRI<\/strong> is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tentative commencement dates\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to 110 days anticipated to be between 10 August 2022 and 31 March 2023.<\/span>","_job_category":{"49":"Advocacy \/ Plaidoyer"},"organization-type":"NGO \/ ONG","fields-of-action":"Human Rights \/ Droits humains","_job_type":{"140":"Consultant"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_email":"recruitment@ganhri.org","_job_apply_url":"","activity-rate":"50%","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_salary":"","_job_experience":"6-9 years","_job_application_deadline_date":"2022-07-22","_job_location":{"90":"Gen\u00e8ve"},"_job_logo":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/GANHRI-logo-150x150.jpg","_job_employer_name":"Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/employer\/global-alliance-of-national-human-rights-institutions\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/28226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/125"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28226"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/28226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28257,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/28226\/revisions\/28257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=28226"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=28226"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=28226"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=28226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}