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UNDP SERBIA/ HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT ASSOCIATE

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Background 


The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights.  The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has had an Adviser within the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office since 2008.

Responsibilities

  - Support the provision of advice, training and technical assistance to the Government, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), civil society
    organizations, community groups and other stakeholders.
  - Support the development of programming and project proposals, as well as reporting on projects and program.    Take part in global OHCHR
    planning for the new quadrennial, as well as Country Note and annual work planning.
  - Draft memorandums and other documents providing guidance in the field of international human rights law and norms.
  - Maintain regular interface with civil society organizations and in the provision of support (such as training and organization of meetings) with
    the NGO sector, NHRI and other relevant actors, including, as discussed and agreed, with international

Required Skills and Experience

  - University degree in human rights, public or international law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. Post-
    graduate (Master’s degree or equivalent) in areas pertaining to human rights is an asset;
  - Knowledge and working experience with regard to the international human rights machinery and treaties;
  - A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience at national and/or international level in the field of human rights, development
    and/or humanitarian experience;
  - Familiarity with the UN human rights system;
  - Fluency in oral and written English and Serbian; working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Serbia including in
    particular (although not necessarily limited to) Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Hungarian, Pashto, Romani, Romanian, Slovak
    and/or sign language is an asset;


Deadline: 2 December 2016 

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