National Consultancy to support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces' institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards

The consultant will support OHCHR Mozambique in assessing the Mozambican Armed Forces' institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards, assist in developing a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area, and participate in organizing a consultation workshop with the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique.

Responsibilities

• Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards.
• Assist the international consultant to develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards, providing insight into the Mozambican Defense Forces (FADM).
• Participate in the organization of a consultation workshop in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD).
• Contribute to the integration of inputs and feedback from the validation workshop into the Draft SOP (home-based).
• Liaise as needed 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required in human rights, peace and security and working with government institutions.
• Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces is required.
• Experience in SOPs development and implementation is required.
• Experience working with armed forces is desirable.

Skills

• Human Rights Assessment
• International Human Rights Standards
• Armed Forces Compliance
• Standard Operating Procedures Implementation
• Peace and Security
• Government Institution Engagement
• Human Rights
• Political Science
• International Relations

Languages

English, Portuguese