IACHR is inviting applications for the role of human rights consultant.
About IACHR
The IACHR is a permanent body, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States,[2] and it meets in regular and special sessions several times a year to examine allegations of human rights violations in the hemisphere.
About the Opportunity
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights invites dedicated professionals to apply for a unique consultancy role within the Office of the Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Rights (ESCER). This position offers the chance to work remotely on critical human rights issues, contributing directly to the promotion and protection of ESCER across the Americas. The consultancy duration is for at least 3 months, with a consulting fee tailored to place of residence, education, and experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Contribute to donor project preparation, implementation and reporting of designated projects.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Special Rapporteur to provide support to the daily work of the Office under his direct supervision.
- If needed, provide specialized technical advice and inputs for precautionary measures, admissibility, inadmissibility, and merits reports related to ESCER for the IACHR’s consideration.
- Monitor the overall situation of ESCER in the member states assigned. This includes ongoing communication with outside actors, collecting and reviewing information and under the supervision of the Special Rapporteur.
- Prepare press releases, media campaigns, reports, talking points, memos and inputs on priority issues concerning the ESCER situation in member states assigned and/or selected human rights issues.
- Organize and/or participate in on-site visits, trainings, and seminars organized by the Special Rapporteur and outside actors.
- Maintain ongoing communication with other IACHR Executive Secretariat sections and outside actors under the supervision of the Special Rapporteur.
- Organize and participate in dialogues and/or participate in country and/or thematic meetings with representatives of civil society organizations as well as public officers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
- Juris Doctor or First University Degree (Bachelor’s) in law, international public law or human rights, or in other related studies, issued by a duly accredited institution.
- Five years of relevant experience in positions related to economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights at the national and/or international level, or Advanced University Degree (Master) issued by a duly accredited institution and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of international legal standards related to economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights and international human rights law.
How to Apply?
- Please submit current resume, including three academic and/or employment references, a list of any relevant publications, and a letter of interest detailing qualifications and interest in the consultancy.
- Click on the link provided below to apply.
Application Deadline
March 6th, 2024, at 5:30 PM EST.
Click here to apply.
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