Are you passionate about human rights and want to be part of a global movement of human rights defenders? Do you want to work in an international environment with colleagues all over the world? Then you might be the one we are looking for.
As Programme Officer your main responsibilities will be to contribute to the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project activities based on targets, agreements and Civil Rights Defenders’ standards and procedures. You will also identify, assess, and propose new activities and partnerships relevant for the local and regional context, as well as monitor and analyse the human rights situation primarily in South Sudan and the East and Horn of Africa region.
The role offers great variety, including work tasks such as:
As a person, you prefer to collaborate and to lead, motivate, and empower others to effectively reach common goals. You see to the long-term significance and further consequences of things and act accordingly. Furthermore, you like to engage in teamwork and contribute constructively and through clear communication, you ensure that messages are reached and that expectations are clear to all parties involved.
We assume that you share our values.
To be suitable for this role you have:
If you also have a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or similar, including education on international human rights mechanisms, we believe you are the one we are looking for.
Knowledge in local languages spoken in South Sudan is a strong merit.
This is a full-time temporary employment (one-year contract) with the possibility of extension, starting in January 2021 or according to an agreement. As an organisation, we strive for diversity and we see your background, experience and personality as a contribution to the organisation. You will be based in Juba, South Sudan.
Please apply as soon as possible as we recruit on an ongoing basis.
For more information about the position, please contact recruiting manager Gabrielle Gunneberg: gabrielle.gunneberg@crd.org.
Tagged as: Civil Rights Defenders, South Sudan
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