Human Rights Associate
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Industry: International Disability Organization
Occupational Category: Human Rights Associate
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Description: International Disability Alliance (IDA).
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Purpose of the Position: The Human Rights Associate will work closely with the Senior Human Rights Adviser on treaty bodies to facilitate the participation of DPOs in the work of the UN treaty bodies, in particular the CRPD Committee, and to mainstream CRPD standards across the UN treaty bodies.
In carrying out their duties, the Human Rights Associate will be required to take into account information and communication accessibility requirements according to the diverse needs of persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
The Human Rights Associate will undertake the following duties and tasks:
- Provide guidance to DPOs on opportunities to engage with the treaty bodies
- Provide guidance to DPOs on their written submissions for country reviews and thematic issues
- Conduct research, analysis and drafting of thematic submissions, producing reports, summaries on session documents and decisions
- Collect and disseminate information about the treaty body sessions, including updating IDA’s website, and making use of social media (Facebook, Twitter)
- Assist in the organisation of treaty body sessions including logistical support to DPO participants
- Assist in managing interns
Educational requirements:
- University degree in Human Rights, Law, International or Public affairs, Social Sciences or similar
- At least 3-4 years experience in CRPD advocacy or promotion of the human rights of persons with disabilities
- Good knowledge of the CRPD
- Good knowledge of international human rights mechanisms, in particular the UN treaty bodies
- Excellent research and drafting skills
- Excellent command of oral English and/or International Sign
- Working knowledge of at least one other UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese)
- Experience in training
- Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
- A strong sense of diplomacy, sociability and interpersonal communication
- Adaptability and ability to work under pressure
- Motivation to work in a team
Please send the completed application form together with an unedited writing sample in English related to human rights, CRPD, or social policy/legal issues by e-mail to the IDA Secretariat by 10 July 2016 to the e-mail address: recruitment@ida-secretariat.org .
Only completed application forms will be accepted. Do not send your CV. A confirmation of receipt will be sent to you via email. Should you not receive a confirmation after this date, please contact the IDA Secretariat by email.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to undertake a written test which will determine selection for the interview phase.
Date Posted: 2016-06-17
Download : Application for Human Rights Associate (DOC, 59KB)
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