Associate Human Rights Officer

Mission and objectives

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. The UN General Assembly established The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in December 1993. UN Human Rights represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Human Rights Moldova supports the Government, judiciary, parliament, law enforcement, civil society, National Human Rights Institutions, academia and the UN Country Team among others, in strengthening the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights in the Republic of Moldova. The Office’s thematic priorities are:

1. advancing sustainable development through increased human rights and evidence-based policy and decision making;
2. supporting an increased meaningful engagement between rights-holders and duty-bearers to prevent human rights violations, including discriminatory trends, to strengthen the rule of law and to sustain peace;
3. supporting an increased national implementation of international human rights obligations, including recommendations from international human rights mechanisms.

Context

The Associate Human Rights Officer will contribute to the work of UN Human Rights Moldova in promoting the right to freedom from torture and ill-treatment in Moldova. Starting in 2027, UN Human Rights will implement an EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the prevention of torture and ill-treatment, with a focus on temporary detention facilities. The project will strengthen the capacities of duty-bearers and national human rights institutions and support civil society organizations in their work in this area.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of an international Human Rights Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute daily to the implementation of the project aimed at strengthening the pre-vention of torture and ill-treatment, with a focus on temporary detention facilities.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining cooperation between duty-bearers and in-ternational consultants engaged under the project.
• Support the team implementing the project in organizing capacity-building activities for duty-bearers and civil society organizations.
• Contribute to supporting the CSO sub-grant recipient in the implementation of its activi-ties.
• Contribute to the implementation of the project’s communication strategy by preparing short materials for social media, including key messages and other communications content.
• Provide support in the preparation and organization of Steering Committee meetings.
• Carry out other related tasks as needed.

Competencies and values

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, is a well-developed city with a very high degree of security. It offers a diverse range of accommodation, restaurants, has public transport, and has a large number of parks. Supermarkets have a good selection of products, Internet is available, running water and heating function well, state run as well as private clinics are available. Moldova is a unique country and UN Human Rights is a unique organization. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.