Mission and objectives

Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes: (a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance (c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process (d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

Context

The Human Rights Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is developing a structured online training course to strengthen knowledge and practical skills on human rights monitoring, investigation, verification methodologies, reporting standards, and interview techniques. The course will consolidate existing internal guidance, publicly available human rights standards, and best practices from recognized methodologies. The Online Volunteer will support the compilation, organization, and instructional design of course materials to produce a structured, coherent, and user-friendly online learning package.

Task Description

Under the supervision of the Human Rights Division, the Online Volunteers will compile and organize content on human rights monitoring and investigation, interview techniques, verification methodologies, and reporting standards from the OHCHR manuals. The volunteers will assist to structure the material into a logical course format, draft module outlines, prepare learning objectives, and propose interactive elements such as case studies, exercises, and knowledge checks. The role focuses on content compilation, instructional structuring, and basic course design, not on conducting investigations or field activities. 1. A detailed course outline including modules, sub-modules, and learning objectives. 2. Compiled and structured content for each module in editable format. 3. Draft lesson scripts or facilitator notes for each module. 4. At least three practical case studies or scenario-based exercises. 5. Suggested assessment tools such as quizzes or reflection questions. 6. A final consolidated course package ready for review and upload to an online learning platform.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks