{"id":9915,"date":"2022-03-11T14:35:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T14:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=9915"},"modified":"2022-04-27T12:52:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T12:52:22","slug":"international-service-for-human-rights-ishr-geneva-permanent-contract-human-rights-council-advocacy-officer-80","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/?post_type=job_listing&p=9915","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Council Advocacy Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>International Service for Human Rights<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[71],"job_listing_category":[49],"job_listing_location":[90],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9915","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_type-permanent-contract","job_listing_category-advocacy","job_listing_location-geneva"],"metas":{"job-description":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><b>Work percentage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 80% (with a possibility of increase to 100% subject to funding)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Based in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Geneva, Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Report to:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> HRC Programme Manager<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Open-ended contract<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Start date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ASAP<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Applications deadline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4 April 2022 (Midnight, Geneva time)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-profit organisation with offices in Geneva and New York. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our work supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, building and leading human rights coalitions, and responding to significant and systemic human rights concerns through engagement with the Human Rights Council. For more information, consult our website www.ishr.ch.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>The position<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Human Rights Council (HRC) Advocacy Officer will support the HRC Programme Manager with ISHR\u2019s engagement and advocacy with the Human Rights Council. The position holder will work closely with the HRCNet Coordinator and all ISHR Programme and Communications staff.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Key responsibilities\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The HRC Advocacy Officer will be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">responsible for:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assisting to coordinate ISHR\u2019s engagement at the HRC including:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supporting ISHR Programme Managers, and coordinating with relevant partners in preparations for HRC sessions;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">preparing HRC alerts, HRC monitors and other relevant publications;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">analysing and mapping of the HRC\u2019s agenda, including coordinating the monitoring of HRC debates;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">assisting with the preparation and submission of oral and written statements, as well as advocacy letters;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">preparing web pieces and following up with relevant Programme Managers as needed;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">coordinating with the Communications Team;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supporting the organisation of HRC side events;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting ISHR\u2019s strategic and effective engagement and advocacy with State delegations;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting ISHR\u2019s engagement with HRC elections, including score-cards and pledging events;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting ISHR Programme Managers in providing training, advice, advocacy support and accompaniment to human rights defenders, particularly defenders from the Middle East and North Africa region, in their engagement with the HRC and other UN mechanisms;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting the HRC Programme Manager in developing and tracking indicators to monitor, evaluate, learn from, and enhance ISHR\u2019s engagement with the HRC;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting the HRC Programme Manager in responding to requests from different stakeholders; and<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other tasks as needed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Qualifications<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Required<\/span><\/i>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University degree or diploma or any equivalent work experience in human rights, international law, international relations, social\/political science, communications or public relations, community development, or related fields;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has demonstrated 2 to 4 years of relevant experience working with or as part of human rights coalitions and movements at the national and\/or regional level;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excellent level of written and spoken English, including drafting and editing skills;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding of or experience with relevant UN human rights bodies or mechanisms, including the HRC;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong advocacy experience;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong administrative and coordination experience;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drafting, editing, publishing online articles skills;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proven attention to detail, time management and organisational skills;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ability to multi-task and work independently under pressure to meet tight deadlines;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excellent communication and people skills;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Able to work as a member of an international, agile and diverse organisation;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong command of Word and Excel.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Desirable<\/span><\/i>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluent written and spoken Arabic is highly desirable;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proficiency in other UN official languages;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training facilitation and\/or capacity building experience;<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experience in project management; and<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swiss Work Permit or EU\/EFTA national.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Salary<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The monthly gross salary is within the range of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CHF 6,000 to CHF 6,500 (f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or a full-time role - will be pro-rated for 80% occupation rate) depending on qualifications and experience.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Equal opportunity\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ISHR is firmly committed to having a diverse team and to the principle of equal employment opportunity. ISHR\u2019s policy is to practice fair and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection procedures and strive for diverse, international and multicultural personnel.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We welcome all kinds of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction including on grounds of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or sex characteristics, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>We particularly welcome applications from systematically, historically and\/or traditionally discriminated against groups, including women, persons of colour, LGBTIQ+ persons, persons with disabilities and other groups.<\/b>\r\n<h3><b>Applications\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please submit your application by filling out<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/8e82974d65d44851ae70cd769c5f2b15\"><b>this form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and attaching a cover letter, a CV (no profile picture please) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a writing sample in English, as well as Arabic where possible<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. ISHR will review these products only for the purpose of this recruitment and will not use them for any other purpose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In their cover letter, candidates should demonstrate their commitment to human rights and social change.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incomplete applications will not be considered. <\/span><b>Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/b>\r\n<h3><b>Privacy policy<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All applications will be handled in accordance with ISHR\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ishr.ch\/privacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Privacy Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>","_job_category":{"49":"Advocacy \/ Plaidoyer"},"organization-type":"NGO \/ ONG","fields-of-action":"Humanitarian affairs & Human rights \/ Affaires humanitaires et droits de l'homme","_job_type":{"71":"Permanent contract \/ CDI"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_email":"","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/8e82974d65d44851ae70cd769c5f2b15","activity-rate":"80%","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_salary":"CHF 4800 - CHF 5200 \/ mois","_job_experience":"3-5 years","_job_application_deadline_date":"04\/04\/2022","_job_location":{"90":"Gen\u00e8ve"},"_job_logo":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISHR_Logo_2021_web_rgb_72dpi_transBg1-150x150.png","_job_employer_name":"International Service for Human Rights (ISHR)","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/employer\/international-service-for-human-rights-ishr\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/9915","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\/132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9915"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/9915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9917,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/9915\/revisions\/9917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=9915"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=9915"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=9915"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.cagi.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=9915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}