2023-06-15

Human Rights Adviser – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on June 15, 2023

EUCAP Somalia

Human Rights Adviser – Mogadishu, Somalia

Position Name:	Employment Regime:
Human Rights Adviser	Seconded
Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-9013	Mogadishu	07/07/2023
Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third States:
Head of Mission Office	EU CONFIDENTIAL	No

Reporting Line

The Human Rights Adviser reports to the Deputy Head of Mission.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To act as the Mission focal point and provide advice on standards for human rights matters and policies relevant to the Mission mandate and ensure internal coordination and consistency;

To advise the Head of Mission and senior management on human rights mainstreaming in the implementation of the Mission mandate, applying a Human Rights Based Approach in Mission internal and external activities;

To ensure all human rights aspects including mainstreaming are incorporated and consistent with the Mission planning, reporting and review cycle documents;

To ensure development and oversight of the implementation of the Mission Human Rights Action Plan; To liaise with local and international entities involved in the promotion and monitoring of human rights in the host state;

To advise the Head of Mission on human rights due diligence framework;

To proactively ensure the Mission leadership and key staff are up to date with the human rights situation in the Mission area;

To work closely with other Mission members in particular the Mission Gender Adviser, to ensure coordination of crosscutting issues;

To advise on the development and management of strategic communications regarding human rights; Contributing to the integration of the human rights agenda in mission operational activities, including training on human rights and human rights due diligence;

The development and periodic review of the relevant Mission Standard Operating Procedures;

To provide training to Mission members on human rights mainstreaming and human rights due diligence;

To coordinate with other EU actors in the host state to ensure an integrated approach.

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility; To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks; To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor Degree; OR equivalent and attested police and/or and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of international human rights law and principles and human rights protection systems; Knowledge of human rights mainstreaming issues and tools;

Drafting, analytical and reporting skills;

Knowledge of investigative and conciliation techniques in human rights;

Understanding and sensitivity to the basic principles of human rights legislation and intergroup relations