Overview
The Assistant Human Rights Officer will support the OHCHR Country Office in Tunisia by contributing to human rights monitoring, research, analysis, capacity development, coordination, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monitoring and documentation of human rights developments in Tunisia.
- Assist in collecting, reviewing, and analysing information on human rights trends.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and correspondence.
- Support the preparation of baseline assessments and background analyses.
- Support the planning, organization, and delivery of human rights training sessions.
- Assist in preparing training materials and learning resources.
- Contribute to follow-up activities related to capacity-building initiatives.
- Assist in reviewing human rights-related issues and integrating a human rights-based approach into programme planning.
- Contribute to discussions with colleagues, UN partners, and stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of analytical inputs and recommendations for programme development.
- Support community outreach and mobilization activities with civil society organizations.
- Assist in outreach activities with vulnerable and marginalized groups.
- Contribute to identifying and documenting community perspectives and challenges.
- Support coordination and communication with government institutions, national human rights institutions, NGOs, and UN agencies.
- Assist in preparing and organizing meetings and consultations with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to maintaining effective working relationships with partners.
- Assist in drafting speeches, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials.
- Support the dissemination of human rights-related information and advocacy materials.
- Contribute to communication and awareness-raising initiatives.
- Perform any other tasks related to the mandate and activities of the Office, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented working environment.
Required Experience
- 1 month to 1 year experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
- 1 month relevant experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required.
