Project Officer - Human Rights (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)

Project Officer - Human Rights role involves providing coordination and technical support to the Office of the Chairperson, NCHR, to facilitate effective implementation of interventions under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Operations, Social Sciences, or related field
• Applicants with a master's degree are not required to have professional work experience
• Applicants with a bachelor's degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project implementation, monitoring, coordination, and engagement with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication (spoken and written) skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style
• Experience and a good understanding of government structures and procedures at the federal government level
• Experience in report writing, briefs, and analytical skills
• Prior working experience with National Human Rights Institutions in the areas of human rights, business and human rights, coordination and/or partnership development
• Strong knowledge of the Paris Principles, and of global and regional networks for NHRIs such as the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and the Asia Pacific Forum

Benefits

• UNDP is an equal opportunity employer
• UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate
• UNDP encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization
• UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority