Human rights officer jobs

We promote and safeguard the rights to inclusion of women, children and teenagers in Italy and throughout the world, on the basic assumption that the safeguard of women s rights is a mandatory condition to achieve respect of children s rights and, vice versa, the protection of children s rights is most important for the achievement of women s rights. Job Duties and Responsibilities Maintains work...

The advent of the African Union (AU) can be described as an event of great magnitude in the institutional evolution of the continent. On 9.9.1999, the Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity issued a Declaration (the Sirte Declaration) calling for the establishment of an African Union, with a view, inter alia, to accelerating the process of integration in the continent ...

An inclusive society where girls and young women actualize their potentials and live fulfilled lives. Mission Based on its Christian faith, The Association, a not-for-profit making and volunteer membership organization exists to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice, peac...

Job PurposeThis position is responsible for the implementation of the organization's complaints strategy and to process complaints on human rights violations that falls within the Mandate of the Commission. The position focuses on the work of complaints' division.Operational responsibilitiesImplements complaints processing systems for efficient and effective management of human rights complaints....

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles Job Purpose This position is responsible for the implementati...

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles Job Purpose This position is responsible for the management o...

Purpose of the position:The position is responsible for developing and maintaining high quality in all our work relating to Environment Climate Change and Resilience (ECCR) including agroforestry, SALM, SALM in ASAL, food security and nutrition, biodiversity and eco system services. The ECCR Officer reports to the Country Manager.General Responsibilities:Promote and support the interest of Vi Agr...

In 1983 the Vi magazine (Tidningen Vi), published by the Swedish Cooperative Union (KF), initiated fund raising for a tree planting project in the Lake Victoria Region. Subsequently the Foundation Vi Planterar trà d (Vi Agroforestry) was established to raise funds for the project. Purpose of the position: The position is responsible for developing and maintaining high quality in all our work rela...

NGO job vacancies in Kenya. With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories! ...

Urgent Action Fund-Africa provides rapid response grants and technical support to women s rights organisations, women s human rights defenders and activists who identify strategic and time sensitive opportunities to advance women s rights in Africa. Summary Objectives of the Consultancy UAF-Africa is seeking the services of a feminist researcher to support her Feminist Knowledge Leadership Team i...

Implements complaints processing systems for efficient and effective management of human rights complaints.Reviews research and preliminary investigations reports on alleged human rights violations and assesses if the complaint warrants further investigations.Undertakes investigations (including Rapid Response Missions and other investigations) of human rights violations, under the guidance of he...

Main goal of the position Mutual capacity exchange is a core element of the Free to be Me program, aiming for it to contribute to stronger, coordinated, LGBTIQ -led lobby and advocacy. Free to be Me considers capacity strengthening as a reciprocal process, in which each of the participants both has things to offer and to learn. Capacity strengthening will take place both through workshops and tra...

Objectives of the Consultancy UAF-Africa is seeking the services of a feminist researcher to support her Feminist Knowledge Leadership Team in conducting Registry data quality analysis, coding, and generating trends analysis reports. The consultant reports directly to the Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme Officer. Scope of Activities The Consultant will be expected to: Follow up with Registry...

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human...

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective. Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country. Collects and...

Task Type: Art and Design Task Description: Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Sector, the following tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the Education Project officer for Education, Health and Well-Being. We are looking for one (1) Online Volunteer who under the gu...

Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet s resources. Counterbalance alone, however, is not enough. Our primary focus is achieving structural change Main goal of the position Mutual capacity exchange is a core ele...

Main goal of the positionMutual capacity exchange is a core element of the Free to be Me program, aiming for it to contribute to stronger, coordinated, LGBTIQ -led lobby and advocacy. Free to be Me considers capacity strengthening as a reciprocal process, in which each of the participants both has things to offer and to learn. Capacity strengthening will take place both through workshops and trai...

Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmfu...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Implement...

In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity s moral and intellectual solidarity. Task Type: Art and Design Task Description: Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Re...

Key Responsibilities:Implementation of the project related activities.Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms.Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc.Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmful pr...

Job Description Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination o...

Background KMET is an indigenous NGO registered in Kenya since 1995 and based in Kisumu with presence in 37 Counties. KMET envisions communities with accessible, quality, sustainable reproductive health information and services that promote human rights. With a mission is to promote sustainable development among underserved communities through innovative health and education programs. KMET prides...