United Nations Development Programme
Vacancy Announcement

Position: National Human Rights Officer

• Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
• Field location: Shire

Job Requirements

• Education: MA/MSC., degree in a relevant field (except LLM and MSC), preferably in human rights, humanitarian law, law, political science, international relations or other disciplines relevant to human rights.

• Experience:

- At least 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law, humanitarian and legal matters. But a minimum of 6 years of working experience with a first degree would be considered.
- Human Rights related experience within the United Nations and or related human rights and humanitarian institutions is an advantage.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting, support of national human rights institution/s, in human rights and or development organizations is desirable. Field experience in a community setting is an asset.

• Language: Fluency in English (good written and analytical skills) and Amharic is required. A good knowledge of the local language of the location of interest is desirable.

How to Apply

• To apply please use the following link: CLICK HERE