Advocacy Specialist: Treaty Bodies
Quick answer
ILGA World is hiring a mid-level Advocacy Specialist: Treaty Bodies in Geneva, Switzerland, paying 81,060 CHF to coordinate the organization’s engagement with the UN human rights treaty body system.
- Role
- Advocacy Specialist: Treaty Bodies
- Organization
- ILGA World
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- 81,060 CHF
- Category
- Other
The role
ILGA World is seeking an Advocacy Specialist on Treaty Bodies to coordinate the organization’s engagement with the United Nations human rights treaty body system and advance the rights of people and communities of diverse SOGIESC.
What you'll do
- Implement ILGA World’s Treaty Bodies advocacy workplan
- Coordinate the organization’s day-to-day engagement with the UN human rights Treaty Body system
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies
- Provide technical assistance to ILGA World members and human rights defenders
- Facilitate the meaningful participation of human rights defenders in Treaty Body processes
- Coordinate ILGA World’s strategic litigation engagement before Treaty Bodies
What it takes
- Master’s university degree or equivalent in international human rights law, law, political science, international relations or a related field, combined with 6 years of relevant work experience
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in human rights advocacy, policy or legal work
- Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies relating to Treaty Body country reviews
- Experience drafting shadow reports, written submissions, briefing materials, statements, position papers or other advocacy documentation
- Experience with or strong familiarity with strategic litigation, individual communications or other forms of legal advocacy
- Experience working collaboratively with grassroots organisations, LGBTI human rights defenders and diverse stakeholders
What you'll bring
How we treat you
32 days of leave, health care cost contributions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
The annual salary offered for the 100% position is 81,060 CHF.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master’s degree in international human rights law, law, political science, or a related field, combined with 6 years of relevant work experience, and at least 4 years of experience in human rights advocacy, policy, or legal work.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted online through the provided link or by e-mail to [email protected].
Is the job remote?
The position requires relocation to Geneva, Switzerland.
How to apply
Apply directly on ILGA World's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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