Job description
Working closely with our contacts in Lebanon, the Human Rights Officer will work on individual cases of human rights violations – namely extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention –. This will include communicating such violations to the UN human rights mechanisms through individual complaints and country reports; carrying out country visits; liaising with regional and national civil society; and undertaking other advocacy actions to achieve these objectives
Key responsibilities
-Manage portfolio of individual/group cases of violations and ensure relevant follow up (keeping abreast of developments in the case, further submission of information, media work etc.);
-Research into and preparation of individual complaints to the UN human rights mechanisms (to Special Procedures, Treaty Bodies etc. – includes contact with victims and their families, national and international NGOs, the UN etc.);
-Draft and present reports on country situations to UN human rights mechanisms (e.g. reviews by Treaty Bodies, Human Rights Council complaint procedure etc. – may include travel to country for research and follow up purposes).
Intervention Sectors
Advocacy & Awareness
Location
- Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
How to apply
The application should be in English and contain:
(1) a curriculum vitae including two references with contact details;
(2) a cover letter explaining your qualifications and motivation for the position.
The position will remain opened until filled; we therefore encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that all applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.
Please note that the applications should not be sent to: cedar.centrels@gmail.com
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Other
Education Degree Details
Core competencies
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law or international law, or a first-level law degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience;
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law or international law, or a first-level law degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience;
Knowledge of human rights law;
Ability to produce high-quality legal documentation (e.g. individual complaints and reports);
Knowledge of the legal, political and cultural realities of the Arab world;
Fluency in Arabic and English (oral and written), knowledge of French is an asset;
Relevant work experience in the field of human rights;
Highly organised, able to work quickly, effectively and independently under tight deadlines;
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a number of different partners and contacts, including UN staff, governmental authorities, grass-root organisations, victims and their families, NGOs and the media;
Ability to work in a multicultural team, and respect for diversity.
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law or international law, or a first-level law degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience;
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law or international law, or a first-level law degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience;
Knowledge of human rights law;
Ability to produce high-quality legal documentation (e.g. individual complaints and reports);
Knowledge of the legal, political and cultural realities of the Arab world;
Fluency in Arabic and English (oral and written), knowledge of French is an asset;
Relevant work experience in the field of human rights;
Highly organised, able to work quickly, effectively and independently under tight deadlines;
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a number of different partners and contacts, including UN staff, governmental authorities, grass-root organisations, victims and their families, NGOs and the media;
Ability to work in a multicultural team, and respect for diversity.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No