International Consultant
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a remote International Consultant to assess Mozambican Armed Forces' compliance with international human rights standards.
- Role
- International Consultant
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- Home-based/remote (Maputo, Mozambique)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-18
The role
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking an International Consultant to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces' institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards. The role involves developing standard operating procedures, organizing a consultation workshop in Maputo, and collaborating with various OHCHR offices. The consultant will work primarily from home but must be able to engage with local partners.
What you'll do
- Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards
- Develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards (home-based)
- Organize in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD) a consultation workshop on the SOP in-country (Maputo)
- Integrate inputs and feedback from validation workshop into the Draft SOP
- Liaise with relevant OHCHR staff in Mozambique, the Regional Office in Southern Africa, and OHCHR Headquarters
- Ensure that a gender perspective is integrated in all areas of work
What it takes
- Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field
- Minimum of ten years of relevant work experience required
- Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces
- Experience in SOPs development and implementation
- Fluency in English (required)
- Experience working with armed forces is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is home-based/remote, but involves coordinating a workshop in Maputo, Mozambique.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree or a first-level university degree with extra experience, and at least ten years of relevant work experience in human rights and SOP development.
10/26 is the date for applying? No, what is thes deadline to apply?
The application deadline is June 18, 2021 (Note: The system shows a different year, but based on the standard format, it's likely intended as 06/18).
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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