National Consultant – Expert in human rights and related programme development, Bujumbura, Burundi
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| Closing date: Friday, 7 March 2025 Result of Service The national consultant will ensure the development of the national policy for the promotion and protection of human rights and annual plans of action, including evaluation mechanisms. It will make available to the Ministry of Human Rights the strategic tools developed for use in the implementation of the action plan. Work Location Bujumbura – Burundi Expected duration MAR 2025- MAY 2025 Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Senior Human Rights Adviser in the Office of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Burundi, the consultant will provide any assistance in the form of technical or institutional support or of any other nature necessary to support the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender in the development of the national policy for the promotion and promotion of protection of human rights and the plan of action. His responsibilities will be to: Ensure the organization of prior national consultations; – To develop the national policy for the promotion and protection of human rights and annual action plans; – Provide training to the Ministry’s managers and all other capacity building activities of the Ministry on thematic and planning aspects; – Support the development of programmatic or human rights dissemination tools; – Provide advice to the Ministry of Human Rights in its resource mobilization efforts; – Develop strategies and action plans including evaluation mechanisms. – Conduct a situational analysis of the promotion and protection of human rights based on socio-economic, cultural and political data; – To lay the foundations for the national policy for the promotion and protection of human rights in accordance with key policy documents at the international and national levels; – Provide practical training based on the participation of ministry executives and teams involved in the use of the strategic tools developed. Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, political science, international relations, law or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. – Have proven experience in the field of human rights programme development or any other related field; – Have 7 years of professional experience in human rights, law, political science, or related fields; – Knowledge of the political and social context as well as the normative and institutional framework of Burundi. Knowledge of the political, social, security and humanitarian dynamics in the sub-region would be an asset. – Ability to work independently and demonstrate excellent teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills is desirable – Have work experience at the national or international level in the development of policies, strategies and action plans. Languages Kirundi Français English Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. |