JPO in Human Rights

This post is opened exclusively to PEOPLE WITH A NATIONALITY OF ONE OF THE ELIGILE COUNTRIES.

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Eligibility is restricted to candidates who are 32 years of age or below as of 31 December of the application year (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1994).

Candidates should have an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in law or other discipline related to human rights and minimum of two years of relevant work experience in human rights.

In exceptional cases, candidates with a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years (i.e. a minimum of 4 years) of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic qualification (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a country that appears on the list of eligible countries.
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Summary job description

This JPO position supports the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief. Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Special Procedures Branch and the direct supervision of the Chief of Section and in close collaboration with and under the guidance of the professional staff member supporting the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, the Junior Professional Officer will assist in:

• researching a broad range of issues relating to the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief.
• drafting of a wide range of documents, notably correspondence with Governments, in follow-up to information submitted to the Special Rapporteur from individuals, groups, and other stakeholders, on the right to freedom of religion or belief as well as briefing notes and talking points to assist the Special Rapporteur to participate in key events and media releases.
• preparing country visits of the Special Rapporteur, most notably, timely preparation of comprehensive country assessments, designing the programme of the visit with all parties involved, handling logistics related to interpretation, budget and transport as per UN rules and regulations and accompany the Special Rapporteur as required.
• assisting in the organization of consultations and other expert meetings to inform the Special Rapporteur’s thematic research.
• ensuring that routine correspondence is tracked and responded to as well as maintenance of the Special Rapporteur’s outreach tools, most notably its webpage.
• other tasks as required by her/his supervisors in order to ensure comprehensive and effective support of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur and participate in activities carried out by the Branch and Office as a whole.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

Junior Professional Officer Programme – Nedworc Foundation

Please read the selection criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying

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